With reference to waste management in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The state cleared 153 lakh tonnes of legacy waste. 2. Andhra Pradesh secured a 10% share of national Swachh Survekshan awards. 3. The state earmarked ₹500 crore for green space development by 2047. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Andhra Pradesh doubles award share to 25% after clearing 153 lakh tonnes of waste

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims· 11 November 2026

Waste management and legacy waste clearance: a relevant GS3 Environment and Urban Governance case study.

Why in news

Andhra Pradesh doubled its share of national Swachh Survekshan awards to 25% after clearing 153 lakh tonnes of legacy waste.

Background

Andhra Pradesh secured six national-level awards in the Swachh Survekshan rankings. The state cleared 153 lakh tonnes of legacy waste and earmarked ₹900 crore for green space development by 2047.

Facts for Prelims

FactAndhra Pradesh cleared 153 lakh tonnes of legacy waste.
Fact₹900 crore was earmarked for developing green spaces by 2047.

Prelims practice question

With reference to waste management in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:

The state cleared 153 lakh tonnes of legacy waste.
Andhra Pradesh secured a 10% share of national Swachh Survekshan awards.
The state earmarked ₹500 crore for green space development by 2047.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: Andhra Pradesh doubled its share to 25%. Statement 3 is incorrect: The state earmarked ₹900 crore for green space development.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in managing legacy waste in Indian cities and the role of state-led initiatives in achieving the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Financial bottleneck: High capital requirements for legacy waste remediation vs. municipal budget constraints
Technical gap: Lack of specialized infrastructure for processing large-scale accumulated waste
Urban planning: Integration of green space development with waste management in expanding urban corridors

Keywords: legacy waste · urban sanitation · Swachh Survekshan · waste management · circular economy

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