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Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0

Context

The legacy waste management project under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 has faced significant challenges since its launch.

Current Status

Progress: Out of 2,424 identified dumpsites, only 470 have been completely remediated, which represents about 19% of the total.
Area Reclaimed: Approximately 4,552 acres (16%) of the total 28,460.33 acres of legacy waste sites have been reclaimed, leaving 84% still untouched.
Ongoing Projects: Remediation is ongoing for 1,224 sites, while 730 remain untouched.
Top Performers: Tamil Nadu has reclaimed 837 acres (42% of its total dumpsite area). Gujarat leads in the percentage of area reclaimed, with 75% of its landfill area remediated.

Fact Box: About Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0

The Swachh Bharat Mission had been launched on October 2, 2014. Its second phase (2.0) was launched on October 1, 2021 for a period of five years, up to October 1, 2026, with a vision of achieving “Garbage-Free Status” for all by:
- Achieving 100% source segregation of waste.
- Implementing door-to-door collection.
- Ensuring scientific management of all waste types.
- Converting dumpsites into green zones.

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Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0

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Fact Box: About Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0

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