Lakshya Zero Dumpsite: India’s Drive to Eliminate City Dumpsites Under Swachh Bharat Mission

• Lakshya Zero Dumpsite is the MoHUA-led initiative under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) to scientifically remediate legacy waste at urban dumpsites and reclaim land.
• Operationalised through the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), launched November 2025, targeting "Zero Dumpsites" by October 2026.
• UPSC relevance: solid waste management, urban governance, SBM-U 2.0, circular economy, environmental health — GS-II & GS-III.