India’s First E-Waste Recycling Park in Delhi’s Holambi Kalan

Delhi leads with India’s first electronic waste park

India’s First E-Waste Recycling Park in Delhi’s Holambi Kalan: India is taking a bold step towards sustainable waste management by setting up its first e-waste recycling park in Holambi Kalan, North Delhi. This move, led by the Delhi government, is designed to tackle the rising issue of electronic waste while creating a formal, eco-friendly recycling system. The park will not only handle large-scale recycling but will also generate employment and promote a circular economy model.

A big leap in urban green infrastructure

Spread across 11.4 acres, this park is not just another waste facility. It’s part of a national vision where Delhi becomes a pioneer in sustainable development. Proposed under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model, it will be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The involvement of global green tech companies is expected, as Delhi aims to rope in international partners via a global tender.

Massive recycling and revenue generation

The eco park is designed to process 51,000 tonnes of electronic waste each year. From discarded mobile phones to outdated industrial equipment, the park will cover all 106 e-waste categories mentioned in the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. This project is forecasted to generate ₹350 crore, becoming a revenue engine for the city’s green economy.

Empowering workers and building skills

Thousands of workers are currently involved in informal e-waste handling, often in dangerous conditions. The new eco park plans to formally integrate them, offering training, rehabilitation, and safer jobs. Over 1,000 green jobs are expected, along with skilling centres to upgrade worker capabilities. This step aligns with India’s efforts to modernize its labor systems and shift more people into the formal economy.

A complete recycling ecosystem

This facility is not just about recycling. It will host zones for dismantling, refurbishing, and plastic recovery, as well as a market for second-hand electronics. Training centres and worker rehabilitation hubs will also be part of the setup. The entire design pushes for a self-sustaining industrial ecosystem that can be replicated in other states.

A national benchmark in circular economy

Delhi’s eco park is poised to become a national model. It focuses on the reuse of valuable materials, reducing dependence on natural resources, and cutting landfill usage. The vision is clear: no resource wasted, and no worker left behind.

India ranks among the top 5 e-waste producers globally, according to the Global E-Waste Monitor. With this initiative, the country takes a step closer to meeting its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.

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