Geography of India Current Affairs Analysis
Delhi has announced the establishment of India’s first E-Waste Recycling Eco Park in Holambi Kalan to tackle the capital’s electronic waste and promote circular economy.
AboutIndia’s first E-Waste Recycling Eco Park:
What is the E-Waste Eco Park?
oThe E-Waste Eco Park is a specialized facility in Delhi for the scientific recycling, dismantling, and recovery of electronic waste.
oIt is designed to serve as a model for sustainable e-waste management and promote India’s shift toward acircular economy.
Announced by:Delhi’s Environment Minister.
Location:Holambi Kalan, North Delhi.
Operating Model:Based on the DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer) model under Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
oGlobal tender to be floated byDelhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC).
Concession period:15 years.
Key Features ofE-WasteEco Park:
oIntegrated Recycling Infrastructure:Spread over 11.4 acres, the park will include facilities for collection, dismantling, recycling, and refurbishment. It targets processing51,000 metric tonnesof e-waste annually with scientific metal recovery.
oComprehensive Waste Coverage:It will manage all106 e-waste categoriesunder the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022 — from phones and laptops to industrial and solar equipment.
oPPP-BasedGreen Investment Model:To be built under a DBFOT model via Public-Private Partnership, with a 15-year concession. DSIIDC will invite global green-tech firms via RFQ-RFP.
oEconomic and Employment Boost:With ₹150 crore investment and ₹350 crore revenue target, it will create thousands of green jobs. Training centres will upskill informal workers.
oFast Execution with National Impact:The project will be completed in18 months, setting a benchmark for sustainable e-waste infrastructure nationwide.
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