Swachh Bharat Mission Urban
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Launched in: It was launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 1.0: The focus of the mission was to make urban India open defecation free (ODF). As well as, 100% scientific solid waste management.
Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0:
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The mission would be implemented over five years — from 2021 to 2026
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Focus: Following are focus areas of Mission:
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Faecal sludge management and waste water treatment,
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Source segregation of garbage,
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Reduction in single-use plastic,
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Reduction in air pollution by effectively managing waste from construction and demolition activities and
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Bioremediation of all legacy dump sites.
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