DUMPSITE REMEDIATION ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME

NEWS: The Government of India has launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) to fast-track the clearance of legacy waste dumpsites across urban India.

ABOUT

• DRAPà A year-long targeted programme designed to accelerate the remediation of legacy waste dumpsites in urban areas.
• Launched in: November 2025.
• Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
• Implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0).
• Follows a structured and fast-tracked approach to remove garbage mountains and reclaim land for productive use such as parks, community facilities, and waste-management infrastructure.

Objective

• Achieve 100% dumpsite clearance within one year of adoption.
• Accelerate the processing of legacy waste and prevent creation of new dumpsites.
• Reclaim valuable urban land and improve environmental and public health outcomes.

Key Features:

• Prioritizes 214 major dumpsites across 202 urban local bodies, where about 80% of legacy waste is concentrated.
• Lakshya Zero Dumpsites TargetàSupports SBM-U 2.0 goal of eliminating dumpsites by September 2026.
• Central Financial Assistance (CFA) àprovided at ₹550 per tonne for legacy waste
• 5P Frameworkà Implementation based on Political leadership, Public financing, Partnerships, People’s participation, and Project management.
• Use of digital dashboards, GPS/RFID tracking, and daily reporting to ensure transparency and progress monitoring.

Significance:

• Reduces soil, air, and groundwater pollution from legacy waste.
• Converts dumpsites into usable spaces such as parks and infrastructure facilities