DRAP & UiWIN: India’s Mission to Clear Dumpsites and Boost Urban Investment

India has launched two major national initiatives — DRAP (Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme) and UiWIN (Urban Investment Window) — to eliminate legacy dumpsites by 2026 and create clean, investment-ready cities. The programmes were unveiled by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the National Urban Conclave 2025, under the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ vision.

DRAP & UiWIN: India’s Mission to Clear Dumpsites and Boost Urban Investment

DRAP: Fast-Tracking Dumpsite Remediation

The DRAP initiative aims to accelerate the clearance of 214 major legacy landfills across 202 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). These sites together hold about 8.8 crore tonnes of waste, which forms nearly 80% of India’s total dumpsite burden.

Key Features of DRAP:

• Preparation of micro-action plans for every landfill site.
• No new waste dumping after remediation.
• Reclaimed land to be used for public and community development.
• Target completion: Between September and October 2026.

Currently, 1,428 dumpsites are under remediation nationwide.

Funding and Progress

The Central Government has approved ₹550 per tonne of waste as financial aid. So far,

• ₹4,181 crore has been disbursed.
• Projects worth ₹10,228 crore have been launched.
• 2,484 ULBs in 28 states/UTs have benefited.

Progress Report:

• 1,048 of 2,476 dumpsites cleared.
• Around 25 crore tonnes of waste removed.
• Over 7,580 acres of urban land reclaimed.

These reclaimed lands are being turned into parks, green zones, and community infrastructure — helping cities become cleaner and more livable.

The 5P Framework

The DRAP implementation will follow a 5P framework, which includes:

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

A real-time monitoring portal has also been launched to ensure transparency and accountability. Local leaders are being encouraged to adopt landfill sites using CSR and state resources.

For example, at Delhi’s Bhalswa landfill, 4.8 lakh tonnes of waste have been cleared in 2.5 months, and 40 lakh tonnes more are set for removal, potentially freeing 70 acres of urban land.

UiWIN: Boosting Urban Investment

Running parallel to DRAP, the Urban Investment Window (UiWIN) will act as a platform to attract private and international investments for urban development projects. Managed by HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation), UiWIN focuses on:

• Channeling long-term concessional finance.
• Partnering with World Bank, ADB, and multilateral agencies.
• Scaling PPP (Public-Private Partnership) projects in sectors like:
  • Solid waste management
  • Urban mobility
  • Water and sewerage
  • Climate-resilient infrastructure

UiWIN supports India’s goal of creating self-sustaining, climate-smart, and investment-friendly cities.

Exam-Oriented Notes

• DRAP: Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme
• UiWIN: Urban Investment Window
• Launched by: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the National Urban Conclave 2025
• Goal: Clear India’s legacy dumpsites by 2026
• Funding: ₹550 per tonne of waste; ₹4,181 crore disbursed
• Progress: 1,048 dumpsites cleared; 7,580 acres reclaimed
• UiWIN Managed by: HUDCO
• Focus: Urban investment, PPP projects, sustainable infrastructure

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Question & Answer

Q1. What is the full form of DRAP, recently launched by the Government of India?
(a) Dumping Reduction and Allocation Programme
(b) Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme
(c) Disaster Recovery Action Plan
(d) Domestic Reuse Assistance Programme
Answer: Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme

Q2. Which ministry launched the DRAP and UiWIN initiatives?
(a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(c) Ministry of Rural Development
(d) NITI Aayog
Answer: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Q3. What is the main objective of DRAP?
(a) Promote smart city housing projects
(b) Clear legacy dumpsites by 2026
(c) Increase rural sanitation coverage
(d) Establish new landfill sites
Answer: Clear legacy dumpsites by 2026

Q4. UiWIN is managed by which organisation?
(a) NHAI
(b) HUDCO
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) SECI
Answer: HUDCO

Q5. What is the financial aid provided per tonne of waste under DRAP?
(a) ₹350 per tonne
(b) ₹550 per tonne
(c) ₹750 per tonne
(d) ₹950 per tonne
Answer: ₹550 per tonne

Q6. How many urban local bodies (ULBs) are covered under DRAP?
(a) 150
(b) 202
(c) 300
(d) 500
Answer: 202

Q7. What is the final clearance deadline for DRAP sites?
(a) 2025
(b) Between September and October 2026
(c) 2027
(d) 2028
Answer: Between September and October 2026

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