Extracted Data Points

  • Bhalswa Dumpsite covers total area of about 70 acres
  • 43 acres of land has been reclaimed through remediation efforts
  • Site contained approximately 73 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste in June 2022
  • Biomining operations began in July 2022
  • Processing capacity: approximately 15,000 metric tonnes per day
  • As of 26 May 2026, remaining waste quantity: approximately 23.17 lakh metric tonnes
  • Project is part of Dumpsite Remediation and Action Plan (DRAP) initiative
  • DRAP is a nationwide mission-mode programme under Swachh Bharat Mission-U 2.0
  • Target: "Lakshya Zero Dumpsites" through scientific remediation
  • Formal adoption announced on 15 September 2025
  • On-site launch occurred on 17 September 2025 under "Swachhata Hi Seva 2025" campaign
  • Minister directed complete remediation of Bhalswa landfill site by September 2026
  • Instruction issued to process fresh waste immediately to prevent further accumulation
  • Reclaimed land to be utilized for public use and community welfare