(a) the details of Lakshaya Zero Dumpsite;
(b) the targets under Swachch Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) 2.0;
(c) whether any measures are being taken for making cities garbage free; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
(a) the details of Lakshaya Zero Dumpsite;
(b) the targets under Swachch Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) 2.0;
(c) whether any measures are being taken for making cities garbage free; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)
(a) & (b) : Remediation of legacy waste dumpsite is one of the integral components of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0. It is envisaged that under SBM U 2.0 all the legacy waste shall be remediated and land will be recovered while achieving the Lakshya Zero dumpsite during the Mission period of 2021-2026.
(c) & (d) : In Swachh Bharat Mission the emphasis has been given on creating infrastructure for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for collection, transportation, processing, and disposal. Under SBM-U 2.0, it is envisaged to develop 100% waste processing and disposal facilities to process entire waste generated in ULBs. Under SBM-U 2.0, the funding is being provided for Waste-to-Compost (WtC), Bio-methanation, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), Waste-to-Energy (WtE) and sanitary landfills, to achieve 100% waste processing and dumpsite remediation to make Indian cities garbage free.
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