AMRUT Mission Completes 10 Years of Urban Transformation Since Launch in June 2015.
National
Launched on 25 June 2015, the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) has completed 10 years of transforming Indian cities with improved water, sanitation, mobility, and green spaces. Over ₹2.73 lakh crore has been sanctioned, bringing tangible change to millions of urban residents.
- Over a decade, AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0 sanctioned 14,828 projects totaling ₹2.73 lakh crore. Of this, ₹1.12 lakh crore worth of physical work has been completed, significantly enhancing urban infrastructure across 485 cities.
- The campaign resulted in 2.03 crore new household tap connections and 1.50 crore sewer connections, making basic utilities more accessible and helping over 67 lakh households shift to underground drainage in AMRUT 2.0 towns.
- AMRUT constructed modern stormwater systems to reduce urban flooding. It eliminated 1,700+ flood-prone spots in phase‑I, with AMRUT 2.0 targeting complete underground drainage in 500 cities, backed by geo-tagged projects.
Main Point :- (i) Citizens gained access to over 9,500 acres of parks and 544 rejuvenated water bodies, promoting recreation, biodiversity, and urban cooling—an important step towards sustainable urban living.
(ii) AMRUT 2.0 introduced geo-tagged water action plans, Pey Jal Survekshan city rankings, and encouraged Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) in cities of over one million population—strengthening transparency and competitiveness.
(iii) Through the Technology Sub-Mission, AMRUT shortlisted 120 start-ups for urban solutions in 82 cities. The AMRUT Mitra initiative saw over 10,000 women from Self-Help Groups contribute to 1,762 urban projects, promoting entrepreneurship and inclusive growth.
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