Current Context: Delhi government has approved India’s first e-waste eco park in Holambi Kalan, North Delhi.

ABOUT E-WASTE ECO PARK

• Location: Holambi Kalan, North Delhi (area: 11.4 acres).
• Capacity: Can process 51,000 tonnes of e-waste per year.
• Covers: All 106 types of electronic waste as per E-Waste Management Rules, 2022.
• Investment: ₹150 crore (estimated); expected to generate ₹350+ crore in revenue.
• PPP Model: Project will be developed under a Public-Private Partnership.

Need: India is the 3rd largest e-waste generator globally; Delhi contributes ~9.5% of total e-waste.