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The Government of India has launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) to expedite the remediation of legacy waste dumpsites across urban areas. The initiative aims to eliminate large garbage dumps and reclaim urban land, thereby improving environmental quality and public health.

About Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP)

The Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) is a time-bound national initiative designed to fast-track the clearance of legacy waste accumulated in dumpsites across Indian cities.

• Launch: November 2025
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
• Implementation Framework: Part of Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0

The programme adopts a structured and accelerated approach to remove garbage mountains, process old waste, and convert reclaimed land into productive spaces such as parks, infrastructure facilities, and community spaces.

Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Achieve 100% remediation of legacy dumpsites within one year of adoption.
• Accelerate the processing and scientific disposal of legacy waste.
• Prevent the creation of new dumpsites in urban areas.
• Reclaim valuable urban land for public and developmental uses.
• Improve environmental sustainability and public health outcomes.

Key Features of DRAP

1. Lakshya Zero Dumpsites Target: DRAP supports the “Lakshya Zero Dumpsites” goal under Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0, which seeks to eliminate all dumpsites by September 2026.

2. Focus on High-Impact Dumpsites: The programme prioritises 214 major dumpsites across 202 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), where nearly 80% of India’s legacy waste is concentrated.

3. Central Financial Assistance: The Union Government provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of ?550 per tonne to support the processing and remediation of legacy waste.

4. 5P Implementation Framework: DRAP follows a 5P model to ensure coordinated implementation:

• Political leadership
• Public financing
• Partnerships
• People’s participation
• Project management

5. Partnership-Based Implementation: The programme encourages collaboration with:

• Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
• Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
• Technical and infrastructure partners

These stakeholders help in waste processing, recycling, and resource recovery.

6. Technology-Driven Monitoring: To ensure transparency and real-time progress monitoring, the programme uses:

• Digital dashboards
• GPS and RFID-based tracking
• Daily reporting mechanisms