Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0
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- Centre allocates âč2,245.30 crore to Karnataka under SwachhBharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
- Significance of the move – The funds aim to strengthen urban infrastructure, focusing on making cities garbage-free and improving waste treatment processes across Karnataka.
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
- Launched on – October 1, 2021.Â
- It is aimed at making all Indian cities “Garbage Free” by 2026.Â
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
Key Objectives & Vision
- Garbage-Free Cities: Achieving 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste in all statutory towns.
- Sustaining ODF Status: Moving beyond Open Defecation Free (ODF) to ODF+ (functional/hygienic public toilets) and ODF++ (complete faecal sludge management).
- Water+ Certification: Ensuring no untreated wastewater is discharged into open environments or water bodies.
- Remediation of Legacy Waste: Processing waste at all legacy dumpsites (landfills) to reclaim land and prevent environmental hazards.
Circular Economy: Promoting the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to treat waste as a resource.
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