Tag: Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0

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Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP)

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 …

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AI-powered G-SPIDER robot

Context: The Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation has deployed the AI-powered G-SPIDER robotic system for canal cleaning under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0. About AI-powered G-SPIDER robot: What it is? G-SPIDER is an AI-enabled robotic canal-cleaning system developed by Genrobotic Innovations, the creators of the robotic scavenger Bandicoot. It is designed to remove waste from canals, drains, …

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