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AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0)

Ministry of Housing & Urban AffairsactiveinfrastructureLaunched: 2015-01-01

About the Scheme

AMRUT 2.0 provides universal water supply and sewerage coverage to all 4,378 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India. Launched Oct 1, 2021. Total indicative outlay: ₹2,99,000 crore (incl. Centre ₹76,760 crore for 5 years). 8,998 projects worth ₹1,89,458 crore approved. Focus: sewerage, faecal sludge, water recycling, green spaces, technology. Deadline: March 2026.

Target Beneficiaries: All 4,378 ULBs across India; 10+ crore urban households; universal tap water + sewerage coverage

Implementing Agency: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in partnership with State Governments and Urban Local Bodies

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✦Key Features

  • Universal coverage: ALL 4,378 ULBs (vs AMRUT 1.0 which covered only 500 AMRUT cities)
  • Total indicative outlay: ₹2,99,000 crore; Central share: ₹76,760 crore over 5 years
  • 8,998 projects worth ₹1,89,458 crore approved (incl. O&M); ₹23,016 crore works completed (Nov 2024)
  • Focus: sewerage and septage management; water supply; water body rejuvenation; green spaces
  • Pey Jal Survekshan: ranking of cities for water supply service quality (annual survey)
  • Technology Sub-Mission: smart water metering; GIS-based asset management
  • Central assistance released: ₹11,756 crore (Dec 2024); 97% of released funds used by states

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • All cities with a population of 1 lakh and above.
  • Capital cities/towns of States/UTs.
  • Heritage cities (e.g., those under HRIDAY scheme).
  • Cities on the stem of main rivers and islands.

★Benefits

  • Improved access to basic urban services (water, sanitation).
  • Enhanced quality of life and public health in urban areas.
  • Reduced environmental pollution and urban flooding.
  • Development of sustainable and resilient urban infrastructure.

▶Application Process

  • States prepare and submit State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) to the Ministry.
  • SAAPs are appraised and approved by an Apex Committee.
  • Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for approved projects.
  • DPRs are technically vetted and approved by State Level High Powered Steering Committee.
  • Funds are released by the Central Government to States based on project progress.
  • ULBs implement projects and ensure proper operation and maintenance.

₹ Budget Allocation

76760

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance8%
Mains Relevance8%

Syllabus Tags

Urban DevelopmentWater SupplySanitationInfrastructureGS2