New Delhi, Aug 4 (NationPress) In a significant move to position Delhi as a frontrunner in eco-friendly industrial advancement, Minister for Environment, Forest and Wildlife, and Industries Manjinder Singh Sirsa toured the Revac e-Waste processing facility located in Norway, an official disclosed on Monday.

This visit marks a pivotal point in the Delhi Government’s initiative to establish India’s inaugural E-Waste Eco Park at Holambi Kalan. The project is set to be constructed with an investment of Rs 150 crore aimed at processing 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste each year.

The Revac facility was chosen as a global benchmark due to its exemplary history in environmentally friendly e-waste management and its geographical and operational resemblance to the proposed site in Delhi.

Spanning across 110,000 square meters, the Revac plant manages around 110,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually, making it one of the largest and most sophisticated facilities in Europe.

Constructed on principles of best environmental practices, this facility specializes in responsible recycling, material recovery, and pollution-free operations. Importantly, Revac also exports finished recycled products to Indian manufacturers, thereby promoting a sustainable cross-border circular economy.

During his visit, Sirsa conducted a thorough technical evaluation of the facility’s infrastructure—from safe dismantling and segregation processes to advanced methods of extracting reusable materials and environmentally conscious waste treatment systems. He also engaged with Revac’s senior engineers and operational leaders to discuss technological adaptation, compliance, and community integration.

Speaking at the event, Sirsa underscored Delhi’s dedication to harmonizing ecology with industry.

“As both the Environment Minister and the Industries Minister of Delhi, I refuse to let one compromise the other. Our aim is integrated progress—where clean industry drives economic growth while protecting the environment,” he asserted.

He further emphasized that the choice of Revac was intentional—not only for its global reputation but also due to its terrain and climate aligning closely with Holambi Kalan, facilitating better adaptation of practices for local implementation.

The forthcoming E-Waste Eco Park at Holambi Kalan will function under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, supported by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC).

Designed to handle all 106 categories of e-waste as per the E-Waste Management Rules 2022, the park is projected to generate over Rs 350 crores in revenue, create thousands of green job opportunities, and formalize the currently informal and hazardous e-waste sector.

India ranks as the third-largest producer of e-waste worldwide, with Delhi contributing nearly 9.5 percent of the national total.