Delhi's big leap into green future: Minister visits Norway’s top e-waste plant to build India’s first eco park

In a major step towards sustainable development, Delhi’s industries and environment minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, visited an advanced e-waste facility in Revetal, Norway, on Monday. The visit is part of the Delhi government’s efforts to build the country’s first e-waste eco park in Holambi Kalan.

The minister toured the Revac e-waste processing plant, which is considered one of the most advanced in Europe. Built on strong environmental values, the Norwegian facility safely recycles and processes over 1.1 lakh metric tonnes of e-waste every year. It is spread over 1.1 lakh square metres and is seen as a global example of how to manage electronic waste in a clean and efficient way.

Sirsa’s visit marks a key milestone for Delhi’s eco park project, which will be developed with an investment of Rs 150 crore. Once completed, it will be able to handle 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste each year.


According to officials, Revac was selected as a model due to its proven success and its similarities in geography and operations with the Delhi site. Not only does Revac follow the highest standards of eco-friendly recycling, but it also exports its processed materials to manufacturers in India, strengthening the idea of a global circular economy.

During his tour, Sirsa inspected how the plant safely takes apart electronics, sorts out components, and recovers useful materials without polluting the environment. He also held detailed discussions with senior engineers at the plant about how such technology and systems could be adapted for Delhi.

Speaking about the visit, Sirsa said, “As the minister for both environment and industries, 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 added that Revac’s climate and terrain made it a good fit for learning lessons that could be applied to the Holambi Kalan project.

The Delhi e-waste eco park will be developed under a public-private partnership model, with the support of the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC). It will follow the E-Waste Management Rules 2022, and be able to process all 106 categories of e-waste.

Officials say the park could generate over Rs 350 crore in revenue, create thousands of green jobs, and help move Delhi’s unorganised e-waste sector into a more formal and safer system.

India is currently the third-largest generator of e-waste in the world, with Delhi alone contributing nearly 9.5% to the national total. By building this eco park, Delhi aims to become a national leader in sustainable urban development, in line with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision.

Inputs from TOI