Delhi E-Waste Eco Park at Holambi Kalan: Key Details
Why in the news
Delhi announced a dedicated eco park to make the city a model for circular-economy practice.
Key facts
- Site: Holambi Kalan, North Delhi.
- Capacity: 51,000 tonnes yearly, all 106 categories of the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022.
- Zones: dismantling, refurbishing, plastic recovery and a second-hand electronics market.
Significance
- Cleaner, safer handling of e-waste.
- Skilling centres and formalisation of unregulated handlers, with attention to health, safety and livelihoods.
Exam angle
- Place: Holambi Kalan; rules: E-Waste Management Rules, 2022.
- Related terms: circular economy, informal sector inclusion.