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.