Source: PIB
Subject: Government Schemes/Environment
Context: 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 Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP):
What it is?
- DRAP is a year-long targeted programme designed to accelerate the remediation of legacy waste dumpsites in urban areas.
- It 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.
Launched in: November 2025.
Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Part of Initiative:
- Implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0).
Aim:
- 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:
- Lakshya Zero Dumpsites Target: Supports SBM-U 2.0 goal of eliminating dumpsites by September 2026.
- Focus on High-Impact Sites: Prioritizes 214 major dumpsites across 202 urban local bodies, where about 80% of legacy waste is concentrated.
- Financial Support: Central Financial Assistance (CFA) provided at ₹550 per tonne for legacy waste remediation.
- 5P Framework: Implementation based on Political leadership, Public financing, Partnerships, People’s participation, and Project management.
- Partnership Model: Involvement of PSUs, NGOs, technical partners, and infrastructure agencies for waste utilization and disposal.
- Technology-based Monitoring: 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.
