New Delhi, Aug 4
In a step towards establishing Delhi as a national leader in sustainable industrial development, Minister for Environment, Forest and Wildlife, and Industries Manjinder Singh Sirsa visited the Revac e-Waste processing facility in Norway, an official said on Monday.
The visit forms a key milestone in the Delhi Government’s plan to develop India’s first-of-its-kind E-Waste Eco Park at Holambi Kalan, which will be built with an investment of Rs 150 crore to process 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually.
The Revac 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.
Spread over an area of 110,000 square meters, the Revac plant processes approximately 110,000 metric tonnes of e-waste per annum, making it one of the largest and most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe.
Built on best environmental practices, the facility specialises in responsible recycling, material recovery, and pollution-free operations. Notably, Revac also exports finished recycled materials to Indian manufacturers, reinforcing a sustainable cross-border circular economy.
During his visit, the 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.
Speaking on the occasion, Sirsa affirmed Delhi’s commitment to balancing ecology with industry.
“As both the Environment Minister and the Industries Minister of Delhi, 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 said.
He further noted that the selection of Revac was deliberate, not just for its global credibility but also because its terrain and climate conditions align closely with those of 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 (PPP) model, facilitated by Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC).
Designed to accommodate all 106 categories of e-waste as per the E-Waste Management Rules 2022, the park is expected to generate over Rs 350 crores 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 per cent of the national total.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Rs 150 crore investment sounds promising, but will it actually reach the project? We've seen so many green initiatives fail due to corruption. Hope Minister Sirsa keeps strict oversight ðŸ™
Great initiative! But what about educating people? Most Indians still throw electronics in regular trash. Need massive awareness campaigns alongside infrastructure development.
As an expat living in Delhi, I'm thrilled to see such progressive environmental projects. The circular economy aspect is particularly impressive - recycling materials back to Indian manufacturers is brilliant â™»ï¸
While the plan looks good on paper, I hope they consider the thousands of informal workers currently in this sector. The transition must be inclusive - can't just replace them with machines.
This is exactly the kind of development we need! Clean tech jobs, environmental protection, and economic growth together. Hope other states follow Delhi's lead 🇮🇳
The PPP model concerns me. Private companies often cut corners on environmental standards for profits. Hope there's strict monitoring and heavy penalties for violations.
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