**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the Dump Site Remediation Acceleration Plan (DRAP) initiated by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The plan aims to remediate legacy waste dumpsites and reclaim land by September 2026. It includes financial assistance to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and encourages partnerships for support in various aspects of remediation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Waste Identification and Remediation Progress:**
* 2488 dumpsites (with >1000 tonnes of waste each) have been identified.
* 1138 dumpsites have been fully remediated, and 1020 are in progress.
* 15.51 Cr. MT (62%) of waste has been remediated, and 8484.15 acres (56%) of land reclaimed.
* State-wise details available at https://sbmurban.org/swachh-bharat-mission-progess.
* **Dump Site Remediation Acceleration Programme (DRAP):**
* Aims to fast-track remediation of 214 legacy waste dumpsites (80% of remaining waste).
* Focuses on reclaiming land for productive urban use and preventing new dumpsites by September 2026.
* Covers 200 ULBs for 100% remediation of 214 difficult dumpsites in each State/UT.
* **Financial Assistance and Support:**
* MoHUA extended Central Financial Assistance of ₹4,206 crore for projects worth ₹10,308 Cr, benefiting 2,489 ULBs across 29 States/UTs.
* Additional financial assistance to cities for DRAP based on micro-plans, estimating ₹550 per tonne for legacy waste remediation as per SBM-U 2.0 guidelines.
* Cities are encouraged to form corporate/PSUs/NGOs partnerships for support in financing, logistics, technical assistance, community engagement, etc.
* **Monitoring and Review:**
* An IT module has been developed for real-time progress monitoring of identified sites.
* Digital integration of weighbridges is being implemented where possible.
* Regular reviews and field visits are conducted to assess progress and ensure timely resolution of challenges.
**Impact Analysis**
**ULBs (Urban Local Bodies)**
* **Impact:** Receiving financial assistance, guidance, and monitoring for legacy dumpsite remediation.
* **Action Required:** Develop micro-plans for remediation, potentially form partnerships with corporate/PSUs/NGOs, and actively participate in the IT-based monitoring system.
**Citizens / Communities**
* **Impact:** Benefit from cleaner environments, reclaimed land for productive use, and reduced health hazards.
* **Action Required:** Support local ULBs in their remediation efforts and participate in community engagement activities related to waste management and awareness.
**Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for providing financial and technical support, monitoring progress, and ensuring the success of the DRAP initiative.
* **Action Required:** Continue providing financial assistance, monitor project progress through the IT module and field visits, and address any challenges or obstacles encountered during the remediation process.
Key Entities Referenced
Dumpsite Remediation Acceleration Programme (DRAP): Initiative to fast-track remediation of legacy waste dumpsites, covering 200 ULBs for remediation of 214 dumpsites by September 2026.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA): The ministry extending Central Financial Assistance for dumpsite remediation projects.
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0): Referenced operational guidelines for legacy waste remediation.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
DUMP SITE REMEDIATION ACCELERATION
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A total of 2488 dumpsites (with more than 1000 tonne of waste) having nearly 25 Cr. Metric Tonnes (MT)
of legacy waste have been identified for remediation. So far, 1138 dumpsites have been remediated
completely and 1020 sites are under progress. So far 15.51 Cr. MT (62%) of waste has been remediated
and 8484.15 Acres (56%) land has been reclaimed. State-wise details of status of remediation of legacy
dumpsites remediation is available at https://sbmurban.org/swachh-bharat-mission-progess.
Dumpsite Remediation Acceleration Programme (DRAP) is an initiative to fast-track remediation of 214
legacy waste dumpsites which account for 80% of the remaining legacy waste and reclaim land for
productive urban use, while preventing creation of new dumpsites by September 2026. DRAP covers 200
ULBs for 100% remediation of 214 most difficult dumpsites of each State/UTs.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has extended Central Financial Assistance of ₹4,206
crore for projects worth ₹10,308 Cr, benefiting 2,489 ULBs across 29 States/UTs for legacy dumpsite
remediation. To support DRAP initiative, the Ministry will provide additional financial assistance to cities
based on their micro-plan on case-to-case basis, considering an estimate of ₹550 per tonne for legacy
waste remediation as per operational guidelines of SBM-U 2.0. Further, each city has been encouraged to
forge one or more partnerships i.e. corporate/PSUs/NGOs as per requirement for support in financing,
logistics, technical, utilization & disposal, community engagement & awareness etc.
An IT module has been developed to monitor the progress across these identified sites on a real-time basis,
with digital integration of weighbridges where ever possible etc. Also, regular reviews and field visits are
being taken up to assess on-ground progress and ensure timely resolution of challenges.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu in a
written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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