Context:
Recently, the Delhi Environment Minister announced the development of India’s first electronic waste (e-waste) eco park in Holambi Kalan, North Delhi.
Key Features of the Project
- The Park is to be developed on 11.4 acres of land.
- The park will be executed under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model.
- The park will be implemented through the public-private partnership (PPP) for a 15-year concession period.
- The government will spend ₹500 crore on the project, with ₹150 crore being the construction and installation cost and operational cost at ₹350 crore.
- A global tender to be issued by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) to invite top green technology partners.
- This park will process up to 51,000 tonnes of e-waste annually.
- It will cover all 106 categories of waste under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022.