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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
How Delhi's first eco park plans to scrap its old ways
Delhi's planned e-waste facility at Holambi Kalan will incorporate a range of engineering systems aimed at achieving near-zero environmental impact, drawing on technologies used at one of Europe's largest e-waste plants in Revetal, Norway. The Revac facility, visited earlier this month by Delhi's environment and industries minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, processes about 1.1 lakh metric tonnes of e-waste annually and is designed to operate without generating untreated emissions or residues. According to officials, Delhi's plant will replicate several of its core systems to address the air, water and soil contamination risks typically associated with e-waste recycling . Officials said the minister directed that the plant be designed so that there was no discharge of pollutants into municipal drains or surrounding soil. He added that, during processing, in-house purification tanks would be used to remove contaminants, allowing water to be treated and reused on-site. Instead of unsealed industrial flooring, the Delhi site is likely to use concretised surfaces. This barrier would prevent the leaching of heavy metals and other hazardous substances into the ground, he said. Revac employs a multi-stage scrubber system to capture airborne particulates and neutralise harmful compounds before releasing air into the atmosphere. In place of incineration, mechanical threshers and segregators are used to dismantle electronics, significantly reducing combustion-related pollutants. Delhi's design would incorporate similar air-handling systems, he said. The Norwegian model prioritises the separation of valuable materials, such as aluminium, iron and refuse-derived fuel, using mechanical and magnetic sorting. This approach maximises recovery rates while minimising residual waste volumes. Officials said Delhi's facility would follow comparable recovery processes, aiming to reintroduce extracted materials into manufacturing cycles. In Norway, independent non-profit agencies monitor plant operations under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. Delhi planned to introduce third-party monitoring, with periodic compliance audits to assess performance against pollution-control benchmarks, Sirsa said. He also said there were plans to scale up for urban e-waste volumes. Originally planned for an annual capacity of 51,000 metric tonnes, the Holambi Kalan plant is now being designed for 1.1 lakh tonnes, reflecting both projected waste generation and operational lessons from the Norwegian site. India generates the third-largest volume of e-waste globally, with Delhi accounting for close to 9.5% of the total. Officials describe the Holambi Kalan project as a controlled, formal alternative to the largely unregulated e-waste processing that currently dominates the city. Delhi produces an estimated 2 lakh tonnes of e-waste each year, according to Central Pollution Control Board data, but has no dedicated e-waste park. As a result, the majority of e-waste ends up in landfill sites, garbage bins or the informal sector, where it is dismantled and recycled in violation of environmental safety rules. This unmonitored processing also poses occupational hazards for workers and contributes to long-term environmental contamination.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Capacity and area of e-waste park in north Delhi to double: Sirsa
The Delhi government is planning to double the area and the originally planned processing capacity of the upcoming electronic waste eco park in north Delhi's Holambi Kalan, environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Sunday. The announcement was made following the minister's visit to Norway's Revetal last week, where he analysed another e-waste processing facility. Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa (HT Photo) The new north Delhi eco park will now process 110,000 metric tonnes (MT) of waste per annum, as against the originally planned capacity of 51,000 MT. Around 11.4 acres was identified in Holambi Kalan for the plant, and the estimated cost was set at ₹150 crore. A global tender (RFQ-cum-RFP) will soon be floated, officials said. Officials did not specify the exact new area in acres. 'This comes after a detailed study of the facility in Norway, run by the company Revac. The facility has been selected as a global model due to its proven track record in eco-friendly e-waste management and geographical and operational similarity to the proposed Delhi site,' Sirsa said, adding that the estimated expenditure on the park will also rise. 'The area will almost double and so will the original capital expenditure that was fixed. It will also be based on the global zero-waste principle, ensuring no pollution, no radiation, no untreated discharge, and complete material recovery to feed a circular economy,' Sirsa added. The minister had visited the facility in Norway on August 4, to study the process in which e-waste was being handled there, while also assessing the technologies in place. 'The plant (in Norway) does not burn waste, but it uses threshers and segregators to separate valuable items such as aluminium, iron, and refuse-derived fuel from discarded waste. Following this example, it has now been decided that the Holambi Kalan plant will adopt a similar model to achieve zero waste and avoid any environmental harm,' he added. 'The second learning from the plant was the need for a robust inspection mechanism during e-waste processing. While in Norway, this is done with the help of not-for-profit organisations engaged in the disbursement of extended producer responsibility (EPR), in India, the Delhi government is now planning to engage an expert agency to do third-party monitoring,' a government official said.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
How Delhi's First Eco Park Plans To Scrap Its Old Ways
New Delhi: Delhi's planned e-waste facility at Holambi Kalan will incorporate a range of engineering systems aimed at achieving near-zero environmental impact, drawing on technologies used at one of Europe's largest e-waste plants in Revetal, Norway. The Revac facility, visited earlier this month by Delhi's environment and industries minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, processes about 1.1 lakh metric tonnes of e-waste annually and is designed to operate without generating untreated emissions or residues. According to officials, Delhi's plant will replicate several of its core systems to address the air, water and soil contamination risks typically associated with e-waste recycling. Officials said the minister directed that the plant be designed so that there was no discharge of pollutants into municipal drains or surrounding soil. He added that, during processing, in-house purification tanks would be used to remove contaminants, allowing water to be treated and reused on-site. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Instead of unsealed industrial flooring, the Delhi site is likely to use concretised surfaces. This barrier would prevent the leaching of heavy metals and other hazardous substances into the ground, he said. Revac employs a multi-stage scrubber system to capture airborne particulates and neutralise harmful compounds before releasing air into the atmosphere. In place of incineration, mechanical threshers and segregators are used to dismantle electronics, significantly reducing combustion-related pollutants. Delhi's design would incorporate similar air-handling systems, he said. The Norwegian model prioritises the separation of valuable materials, such as aluminium, iron and refuse-derived fuel, using mechanical and magnetic sorting. This approach maximises recovery rates while minimising residual waste volumes. Officials said Delhi's facility would follow comparable recovery processes, aiming to reintroduce extracted materials into manufacturing cycles. In Norway, independent non-profit agencies monitor plant operations under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. Delhi planned to introduce third-party monitoring, with periodic compliance audits to assess performance against pollution-control benchmarks, Sirsa said. He also said there were plans to scale up for urban e-waste volumes. Originally planned for an annual capacity of 51,000 metric tonnes, the Holambi Kalan plant is now being designed for 1.1 lakh tonnes, reflecting both projected waste generation and operational lessons from the Norwegian site. India generates the third-largest volume of e-waste globally, with Delhi accounting for close to 9.5% of the total. Officials describe the Holambi Kalan project as a controlled, formal alternative to the largely unregulated e-waste processing that currently dominates the city. Delhi produces an estimated 2 lakh tonnes of e-waste each year, according to Central Pollution Control Board data, but has no dedicated e-waste park. As a result, the majority of e-waste ends up in landfill sites, garbage bins or the informal sector, where it is dismantled and recycled in violation of environmental safety rules. This unmonitored processing also poses occupational hazards for workers and contributes to long-term environmental contamination. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi's big leap into green future: Minister visits Norway's top e-waste plant to build India's first eco park
In a major step towards sustainable development , Delhi's industries and environment minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa , visited an advanced e-waste facility in Revetal, Norway, on Monday. The visit is part of the Delhi government's efforts to build the country's first e-waste eco park in Holambi Kalan. The minister toured the Revac e-waste processing plant, which is considered one of the most advanced in Europe. Built on strong environmental values, the Norwegian facility safely recycles and processes over 1.1 lakh metric tonnes of e-waste every year. It is spread over 1.1 lakh square metres and is seen as a global example of how to manage electronic waste in a clean and efficient way. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Sirsa's visit marks a key milestone for Delhi's eco park project, which will be developed with an investment of Rs 150 crore. Once completed, it will be able to handle 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste each year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Photos Captured the Exact Wrong Moment Read More Undo According to officials, Revac was selected as a model due to its proven success and its similarities in geography and operations with the Delhi site. Not only does Revac follow the highest standards of eco-friendly recycling, but it also exports its processed materials to manufacturers in India, strengthening the idea of a global circular economy . During his tour, Sirsa inspected how the plant safely takes apart electronics, sorts out components, and recovers useful materials without polluting the environment. He also held detailed discussions with senior engineers at the plant about how such technology and systems could be adapted for Delhi. Live Events Speaking about the visit, Sirsa said, 'As the minister for both environment and industries, I will not allow either to suffer because of the other. Our goal is integrated progress, where clean industry fuels economic growth and safeguards the environment.' He added that Revac's climate and terrain made it a good fit for learning lessons that could be applied to the Holambi Kalan project. The Delhi e-waste eco park will be developed under a public-private partnership model, with the support of the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC). It will follow the E-Waste Management Rules 2022, and be able to process all 106 categories of e-waste. Officials say the park could generate over Rs 350 crore in revenue, create thousands of green jobs, and help move Delhi's unorganised e-waste sector into a more formal and safer system. India is currently the third-largest generator of e-waste in the world, with Delhi alone contributing nearly 9.5% to the national total. By building this eco park, Delhi aims to become a national leader in sustainable urban development, in line with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. Inputs from TOI
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Sirsa visits Norway e-waste facility to boost eco park in city
New Delhi: With Delhi soon to set up its first e-waste eco park, industries and environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa visited the internationally acclaimed Revac e-waste processing facility in Norway's Revetal on Monday to look at its infrastructure and understand its functioning. The minister's office said the visit was a key milestone in Delhi govt's plan to develop the first-of-its-kind e-waste eco park at Holambi Kalan and establish Delhi as a national leader in sustainable industrial development. The park, to be built with an investment of Rs 150 crore, will process 51,000 metric tonnes of electronic waste annually. According to officials, the Norway facility was selected as a global model due to its proven track record in eco-friendly e-waste management and geographical and operational similarity to the proposed Delhi site. Spread over 1.1 lakh square metre, the Revac plant processes approximately 1.1 lakh metric tonnes of e-waste annually, making it one of the largest and most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Built on best environmental practices, the facility specialises in responsible recycling, material recovery and pollution-free operations. It also exports finished recycled materials to Indian manufacturers, reinforcing a sustainable cross-border circular economy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo During his visit, Sirsa undertook a detailed technical inspection of the facility's infrastructure, from safe dismantling and segregation processes to advanced extraction of reusable materials and eco-conscious waste treatment systems. He also interacted with Revac's senior engineers and operational heads to discuss technological adaptation, compliance and community integration. Sirsa said Delhi was committed to balancing ecology with industry. "As the minister for both environment and industries, I will not allow either to suffer because of the other. Our goal is integrated progress—where clean industry fuels economic growth and safeguards environment," Sirsa said. The minister said the selection of Revac was deliberate because of its global credibility and the way its terrain and climate conditions align closely with those at Holambi Kalan, enabling better adaptation of practices for local implementation. The upcoming e-waste eco park at Holambi Kalan will operate under a public-private partnership model, facilitated by Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation. Designed to accommodate all 106 categories of e-waste as per E-Waste Management Rules 2022, the park is expected to generate over Rs 350 crore in revenue, create thousands of green jobs and formalise the currently informal and hazardous e-waste sector. India is currently the third-largest generator of e-waste globally, and Delhi accounts for nearly 9.5% of the national total. Recognising this urgent challenge, officials said Delhi govt was leading from the front under the broader mission of Viksit Bharat@2047 by investing in sustainable urban infrastructure that aligned economic opportunity with environmental responsibility.
