| Key Initiative | Details |
|---|---|
| DRAP Launch | - Launched by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at National Urban Conclave 2025. |
| Objective | - Fast-track clearance of 214 high-load legacy landfills across 202 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). |
| Legacy Waste | - Sites hold 8.8 crore tonnes of legacy waste, representing 80% of India's dumpsite burden. |
| Current Progress | - 1,428 dumpsites under remediation; 1,048 of 2,476 cleared; 25 crore tonnes removed. |
| Land Recovery | - Over 7,580 acres of urban land reclaimed for civic uses like green zones and public parks. |
| Funding | - Central government provides ₹550 per tonne; ₹4,181 crore disbursed; supports ₹10,228 crore projects. |
| Deadline | - Full clearance set between September and October 2026. |
| UiWIN Launch | - Introduced alongside DRAP to mobilize private and multilateral capital for urban projects. |
| Managed by | - HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation). |
| Focus Areas | - Solid waste management, urban mobility, water and sewerage, climate-resilient infrastructure. |
| Monitoring Portal | - Real-time DRAP monitoring portal launched for transparency and progress tracking. |
| Example | - Delhi's Bhalswa landfill: 4.8 lakh tonnes cleared in 2.5 months; 40 lakh tonnes scheduled; 70 acres to be freed. |
| 5P Framework | - Political leadership, public finance, public advocacy, project management, partnerships. |
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