In a move toward greener governance the Delhi government has introduced stricter guidelines to manage the city growing electronic waste mandating eco-friendly disposal protocols in all procurement and service contracts. This step is part of a wider strategy to curb the environmental impact of e-waste, which has surged to nearly two lakh tonnes annually.
The decision was reaffirmed during a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, where officials stressed the urgency of scientifically sound waste handling. Delhi currently lacks the infrastructure needed to manage this volume of discarded electronic goods, many of which contain hazardous materials that threaten both human health and the environment.
To fill this gap, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa proposed the creation of India’s first e-waste park in Hilambi Kalan, West Delhi. Once completed, this facility is expected to recycle up to 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste, providing a significant boost to the city’s sustainable waste management goals.
The proposed e-waste park will not only improve collection, segregation, and recycling efficiency but also generate green jobs and promote safe handling practices. Officials say this model can be replicated across other urban centres struggling with rising e-waste levels.
With rising consumer demand for electronics and shorter device life cycles, experts warn that urban centres like Delhi face an impending waste crisis unless robust systems are adopted. The new policy signals a shift in focus—from reactive waste disposal to proactive circular economy planning, ensuring electronic products are responsibly retired and repurposed.