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NDTV
4 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Careless Dumping Days Behind Us": Delhi To Get India's 1st E-Waste Eco Park
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Delhi to launch an e-waste Eco Park in Holambi Kalan to address electronic waste sustainably. The facility, covering 11.4 acres, will process 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually. With an investment of Rs 150 crore, the park aims to generate Rs 350 crore in revenue. New Delhi: Delhi is taking a groundbreaking step toward a greener future with the launch of India's first e-waste Eco Park in Holambi Kalan. This innovative project aims to revolutionise how the country deals with electronic waste, turning a significant challenge into an opportunity for sustainable growth. Spanning over 11.4 acres, the e-waste Eco Park will be a cutting-edge facility capable of processing up to 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste each year, covering all 106 categories outlined in the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. With a capital investment of Rs 150 crore and an operational budget exceeding Rs 325 crore, this park is projected to generate Rs 350 crore in revenue, fostering a thriving ecosystem for recycling, recovery, and responsible waste management. "This isn't just about managing waste, it's a testament to Delhi's dedication to a circular economy where every resource counts, and every worker matters," Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said after leading a crucial meeting to finalise the next steps for development. He added, "The days of careless dumping are behind us. We're focused on making Delhi ready for the future industrially, environmentally, and socially." To attract top-notch green technology providers from around the globe, the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) will soon issue a global RFQ-cum-RFP tender. The Eco Park will be developed using a DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer) model under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, with a concession period of 15 years. The construction of the Eco Park is set to wrap up within 18 months. Once up and running, the park will manage nearly 25 per cent of Delhi's e-waste and will serve as a model for similar initiatives across the country. Tackling India's E-Waste Emergency India stands as the third-largest producer of e-waste in the world, churning out over 1.6 million metric tonnes each year. Delhi contributes nearly 9.5 per cent of that staggering total. Unfortunately, only 17.4 per cent of global e-waste is recycled in a scientifically sound manner, which means we're missing out on valuable resources like copper, lithium, and rare earth metals. Delhi's E-Waste Eco Park is the first of four such facilities planned across the country. With solid backing, land set aside, and financial support already secured, Delhi is stepping up to transform environmental challenges into real, sustainable infrastructure for the future. Green Jobs, Clean Delhi It's not just about the environment. The Eco Park is also set to bring order to the informal sector, creating thousands of green jobs and empowering local dismantlers, recyclers, and refurbishers. By encouraging the safe and scientific recovery of essential materials, Delhi is paving the way for a cleaner, greener, and more inclusive industrial landscape.
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi set to get park to process 50,000 tonne of annual e-waste
The government on Monday announced a plan to set up the city's first electronic-waste park in north Delhi's Holambi Kalan that will process 50,000 tonne of e-waste every year, Delhi minister for industries Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. Sirsa said the government will soon issue a global tender for a firm and the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) has been appointed as the nodal agency for the park that will be spread across 11.4 acres. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi currently generates an estimated 200,000 tonne of e-waste every year, with majority going to landfills, garbage bins, or in the private sector where they are dismantled and recycled in violation of environmental safety rules. The new facility, officials said, will process up to 50,194 tonne of e-waste every year across all 106 categories identified under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. The government will spend ₹500 crore on the project, with ₹150 crore being the construction and installation cost and operational cost at ₹350 crore. The construction of the park is expected to be completed within 18 months after it begins. At the meeting on Monday, it was decided that a global tender (RFQ-cum-RFP) will be issued by DSIIDC to invite 'the world's best green technology partners to build this benchmark project'. According to an industry department official, the construction and operations of the park will be handed over on a public private partnership basis for a concession period of 15 years. 'The Delhi e-waste park will offer dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, component testing, and plastic recovery, along with a second-hand electronics market. Skilling and training centres will also be built to formally upskill the workers engaged in hazardous e-waste handling,' Sirsa said. DSIIDC, as the nodal agency, has been asked to ensure that the park acts as a one-stop hub for manufacturers, refurbishers, and recyclers, enabling safe recovery of key metals and materials, encouraging reuse, and reducing reliance on virgin resources.
The Hindu
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
India's first e-waste recycling park to be built in Delhi: Sirsa
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday announced that the Delhi government has undertaken a project to develop India's first electronic waste (e-waste) eco park in north Delhi's Holambi Kalan. Mr. Sirsa made the announcement after chairing a meeting on Monday, in which it was decided that the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation would issue a global tender to invite 'the world's best green technology partners' to build the park. According to a statement by the Delhi government, the facility, spanning 11.4 acres, will be built under a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) model on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis for a concession period of 15 years. It will be designed to process up to 51,000 tonnes of e-waste, including all 106 categories of waste listed under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. The park, which is one of four such facilities planned in the country, is expected to generate over ₹350 crore in revenue. Mr. Sirsa said, 'The eco park will not just manage waste. It will be the symbol of Delhi's transition into a circular economy, where no resource is wasted and no worker left behind.' Construction of the park is expected to be completed within 18 months. The park will also have dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, plastic recovery, and a second-hand electronics market. It will also house skilling and training centres to formally upskill informal workers engaged in unregulated and hazardous e-waste handling. 'Will regularise workers' 'The project will generate more than a thousand 'green jobs',' Mr. Sirsa said. 'By bringing informal recyclers into the formal system, we're improving livelihoods and making the entire ecosystem cleaner, safer, and technologically competent,' he said.
Mint
22-04-2025
- Business
- Mint
Delhi HC orders govt response to LG, Samsung's e-waste payout challenge
The Delhi High Court (HC) has issued a notice to the government and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) after LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd and Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd filed petitions against a recent policy requiring electronics manufacturers to pay more to electronic waste (e-waste) recyclers, court documents showed Tuesday. The division bench of chief justice Devendra Upadhyaya and justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the parties to file their responses, with the next hearing scheduled for 16 May. The plea filed by LG Electronics in the Delhi HC, as seen by Mint, challenges the constitutional validity of amendments notified in September 2024 under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. These amendments mandate a minimum payout by producers to registered recyclers for extended producer responsibility (EPR) certificates: ₹ 22 per kg for general e-waste (such as TVs, washing machines, etc.) and ₹ 34 per kg for smartphone waste. India, currently the world's third-largest e-waste generator, only formally recycled 43% of its e-waste last year, according to government data. In its plea, LG contends that the pricing rules 'fail to take into consideration that merely fleecing companies and taxing them in the name of the 'polluter pays principle' will not achieve the government's objectives.' LG's main concern is that the rules impose unreasonable financial obligations on companies without adequate justification. The mandatory payments to recyclers, particularly the increased costs of compliance, are seen as disproportionate and harmful to business profitability. A major issue raised by LG is the arbitrary fixation of prices for EPR certificates. LG argues that these prices, significantly higher than previous years, lack a scientific basis and market analysis. The absence of clear guidelines for these prices creates ambiguity and makes it difficult for companies to comply. Furthermore, LG has criticized the rules for linking financial burdens to environmental compensation (EC) for non-compliance with EPR obligations. This, they argue, could result in excessive penalties for minor delays, creating financial challenges and potentially crippling companies, especially small producers. Another point of contention is the exclusion of the informal sector from the e-waste recycling framework. LG stresses that the informal sector handles a significant portion of recycling in India, and its exclusion undermines efforts to address the e-waste problem comprehensively. They advocate for a balanced approach that integrates both formal and informal recycling methods. According to Markets and Data, India's e-waste management market size was valued at $1.56 billion in fiscal year 2023 (FY23), which is expected to swell to $3.35 billion in FY31. India ranks as the world's third-largest e-waste producer after the US and China. In 2022, India generated approximately 1.6 million tonnes of electronic waste, which is likely to surge to 29 million tonnes by 2030. LG also raised concerns about the lack of consultation with industry stakeholders during the drafting of the amended rules. They argue that producers' concerns were not sufficiently addressed, resulting in a regulatory framework that does not align with the practical realities of e-waste management. Samsung Electronics and other companies, such as Indian air conditioner maker Blue Star, have also filed lawsuits challenging the rules, citing similar concerns over the compliance burdens. India's E-Waste Management rules were first introduced in 2016, making producers responsible for e-waste disposal. In 2022, the Union ministry of environment began revising these rules to address growing e-waste challenges. A draft for public consultation was released in November 2022, followed by the final amendments in April 2023. The updated rules, enforced in September 2024, introduced new recycling targets, penalties, and the minimum payout to recyclers, which led to the legal challenges. First Published: 22 Apr 2025, 08:13 PM IST
