DRAP: Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme Explained
Why in the news
The Government of India rolled out the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) to clear legacy waste from urban areas and put the freed land to productive use.
Key facts
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | Targeted one-year programme |
| Launched | November 2025 |
| Nodal ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Umbrella scheme | Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 |
| Focus | Remediation of old dumpsites (legacy waste) |
About DRAP
The programme takes a fast, structured route to remove large waste heaps. Reclaimed land can become parks, public infrastructure or waste-management facilities.
Objectives
- 100% clearance of a dumpsite within one year of adoption.
- Quicker processing of waste that has piled up over decades.
- Stopping new dumpsites from forming.
- Reclaiming valuable urban land.
- Better public health and environment.
Exam angle
- Full form: Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme.
- Ministry: Housing and Urban Affairs.
- Parent mission: SBM-Urban 2.0; launched November 2025.