Delhi cabinet approves India's first e-waste eco-park, film policy to boost tourism
India Today
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the construction of India's first 'e-waste eco park' for effective management of e-waste. It has also announced Delhi Film Policy 2022 to boost tourism and promote the city as a brand.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday announced that Delhi will get India's first e-waste eco-park. He also announced the framing of Delhi Film Policy 2022 to make the city a brand for shooting locations and promoting tourism.
The Delhi government has announced the setting up of the 'country's first' electronic-waste eco-friendly park in the national capital to handle the increasing e-waste. Sisodia informed that the park will be built on 20 acres of land.
"Two important decisions have been taken in the cabinet meeting. The first decision pertains to e-waste park. As the use of electronic gazettes and technology is increasing, e-waste is also increasing," the minister said.
At present, Delhi produces 2 lakh tonnes of e-waste every year. The Delhi government will set up the country’s first e-waste eco-park, where recycling and re-manufacturing work will be done in a safe and scientific manner.
As per the guidelines of the Government of India, we are happy to start this project first in Delhi. A consultant appointment has been approved for this.
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In a bid to promote tourism and inclusive growth of the sector, the Delhi Cabinet also approved Delhi Film Policy 2022. Terming it as progressive, he said that the policy also covers hospitality, hotels, artists and transport sectors for growth.
