India's first e-waste eco park

• The Delhi government is going to set up India's first e-waste eco park in Holambi Kalan.
• This is a big step towards sustainable electronic waste management.
• This park will be spread over 11.4 acres. It will be able to process 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste every year.
• It will manage all the 106 e-waste categories listed under the 2022 e-waste management rules.
• The project involves an initial investment of Rs 150 crore. The operational budget will be over Rs 325 crore.
• The revenue generation is expected to reach around Rs 350 crore. This will help build a strong recycling economy.
• Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the project supports the circular economy. He stressed the importance of converting waste into resources.