DRAP and UiWIN: India’s New Push for Clean, Investment-Ready Cities under Viksit Bharat @2047

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched two major initiatives—Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and Urban Investment Window (UiWIN)—at the National Urban Conclave 2025 in New Delhi. These programmes aim to support the government’s ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ vision, focusing on cleaner cities and attracting large-scale urban investments.

• UiWIN will help mobilise private and multilateral investments for urban infrastructure projects.
• DRAP focuses on eliminating legacy waste by September–October 2026.

DRAP and UiWIN: India’s New Push for Clean, Investment-Ready Cities under Viksit Bharat @2047

DRAP: Mission-Mode Dumpsite Remediation

The DRAP initiative will accelerate the clearance of 214 high-load legacy landfills across 202 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). These dumpsites together hold around 8.8 crore tonnes of waste, nearly 80% of India’s remaining legacy waste.

So far, 1,428 sites across India are under remediation. Each city must:

• Prepare micro-action plans for each dumpsite.
• Ensure no fresh waste dumping after cleanup.
• Reuse reclaimed land for public or community purposes, such as parks or civic spaces.

Funding and Land Recovery Achievements

The Central Government provides ₹550 per tonne as financial assistance for waste remediation.

• ₹4,181 crore has already been released for projects worth ₹10,228 crore, covering 2,484 ULBs across 28 states and UTs.
• So far, 1,048 dumpsites (holding around 25 crore tonnes of waste) have been successfully cleared.
• This cleanup has freed approximately 7,580 acres of land, which will now be reused for green zones and civic development.

Implementation and 5P Framework

To ensure strong execution, DRAP will follow a 5P Framework:

1. Political Leadership
2. Public Finance
3. Public Advocacy
4. Project Management
5. Partnerships

A real-time monitoring portal has been launched for tracking progress.
Khattar urged local leaders to “adopt” landfills and use CSR funds and state resources to speed up remediation.

Example: At Delhi’s Bhalswa landfill, 4.8 lakh tonnes have been cleared in just 2.5 months, and another 40 lakh tonnes are expected to be remediated within a year—freeing nearly 70 acres of land.

UiWIN: Urban Investment Window

The Urban Investment Window (UiWIN)—anchored by HUDCO—is a one-stop investment platform designed to attract private investors and multilateral agencies like the World Bank and ADB.
It will finance and scale PPP-based urban projects in areas such as:

• Solid Waste Management
• Urban Mobility
• Water and Sewerage Systems
• Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

UiWIN will help align city development plans with global investors, boosting India’s sustainable urban renewal.

Exam-Oriented Notes

• DRAP = Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme.
• Launched by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at National Urban Conclave 2025.
• Targets 214 landfills with 8.8 crore tonnes of legacy waste.
• Central support: ₹550 per tonne, total ₹4,181 crore released for 2,484 ULBs.
• 1,048 dumpsites cleared, reclaiming ~7,580 acres.
• UiWIN = Urban Investment Window, anchored by HUDCO for PPP-based urban projects.
• Both initiatives align with Viksit Bharat @2047 mission.

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Question & Answer

Q1. Who launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and Urban Investment Window (UiWIN)?
(a) Hardeep Singh Puri
(b) Manohar Lal Khattar
(c) Pramod Sawant
(d) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: Manohar Lal Khattar

Q2. What is the main goal of the DRAP programme?
(a) Expansion of smart cities
(b) Elimination of legacy waste
(c) Urban transportation improvement
(d) Water conservation
Answer: Elimination of legacy waste

Q3. How many landfills will be cleared under DRAP?
(a) 100
(b) 214
(c) 350
(d) 500
Answer: 214

Q4. How much financial assistance is provided per tonne for waste remediation under DRAP?
(a) ₹250
(b) ₹400
(c) ₹550
(d) ₹700
Answer: ₹550

Q5. Which organisation anchors the Urban Investment Window (UiWIN)?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) HUDCO
(c) Ministry of Finance
(d) CPCB
Answer: HUDCO

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