Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:05am on 12 Nov 2026,Thursday India
The Centre has extended its deadline for clearing legacy dumpsites across India to December 2027, with around 1,200 sites still awaiting remediation. More than 1,000 lakh tonnes of waste remain spread across 4,632 acres of old landfill sites nationwide. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, launched in 2021, the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry had initially aimed to clear all legacy dumpsites by October 1, 2026. Although the Mission has been extended until March 2027, officials indicate that most remaining sites will be remediated by then, while some will require time until December 2027. The revised timeline reflects delays in completing the nationwide cleanup. (PC: The Indian Express)
