India is intensifying efforts to eliminate legacy urban dumpsites through the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), launched in November 2025 under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative, dubbed Lakshya: Zero Dumpsites, targets complete remediation of city dumpsites by October 2026, prioritising 214 high-impact locations containing nearly 80% of remaining waste….
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Northeast India Turns Waste Into Wealth and Sustainability
High in the hills and valleys of Northeast India, a quiet but powerful transformation is redefining how waste is perceived and managed. Across towns, cities, and remote communities, waste is no longer treated as an unavoidable burden but as a resource that can restore ecosystems, create livelihoods, and strengthen civic…