The Impressive TimesNew Delhi, June 16, 2025: In a significant diplomatic and environmental development, Minister of Environment, Forest & Wildlife, Government of NCT Delhi, Manjinder Singh Sirsa welcomed a senior delegation from the Korea Environmental Industry Association (KEIA) at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday.
The visiting delegation comprised Mr. Park Jeong Wook, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Bureau – Global Green Project Team; Ms. Choi Jina, Secretary General, KEIA; and Ms. Im Su Hyun from KEIA’s Planning & Coordination Team.
The meeting, aimed at exploring green industry cooperation between Delhi and Korea, focused on potential projects under the Government of Korea’s Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) programme to support Delhi’s ambitious green goals.
As a mark of respect, the proceedings began with a solemn one-minute silence to honour the victims of the recent AI-171 plane crash, underscoring the human side of international cooperation and solidarity during times of loss.
Speaking after the meeting, Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said: “Delhi is actively implementing Asia’s most forward-looking environmental action plan. Our efforts are focused on reducing industrial emissions, strengthening circular economy models, and building climate-resilient infrastructure. This interaction with KEIA opens a window to bring proven Korean green technologies to India’s capital. Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the dynamic guidance of Chief Minister Smt Rekha Gupta, we are committed to making Delhi a model for sustainable urban development in the Global South.”
During the meeting, KEIA presented a detailed catalogue of Korean environmental technologies spanning hydrogen energy, upcycling, pollution control systems, and digital environmental management. The delegation expressed readiness to work with Delhi Government departments on pilot projects and joint knowledge-sharing platforms.
The KEIA delegation expressed readiness to work with Delhi Government departments and agencies on technology pilot projects, public awareness programmes, and technical assistance under their global ODA platform.
“We are particularly encouraged by KEIA’s willingness to collaborate on research partnerships and knowledge sharing. Their model of government-industry-academia synergy aligns well with Delhi’s integrated approach toward green governance and can significantly help us in monitoring and improving Delhi’s air quality,” the Minister added.
Both sides also discussed the potential for organising a Korea–India Environmental Innovation Forum in Delhi — a platform that would bring together Korean technology providers, Indian urban bodies, and global experts to drive joint environmental solutions.
The KEIA team appreciated Delhi’s policy leadership in areas like EV transition, e-waste management, mandatory placement anti-smog gun, mist sprinklers and strict enforcement of air pollution compliances in C&D sites, and expressed a long-term commitment to supporting Delhi’s environmental goals through institutional and industrial cooperation.
This engagement marks a key milestone in Delhi’s growing portfolio of international partnerships that can play a pivotal role in improving air quality, reducing industrial pollution, and fostering climate resilience.
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