The second phase of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0) has been introduced.
Context
The second phase of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0) has been introduced.
Key-points
- Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 aims to provide 100 per cent coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 urban local bodies by providing about 2.68 crore tap connections and 100 per cent coverage of sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities by providing around 2.64 crore sewer/ septage connections, which will benefit more than 10.5 crore people in urban areas.
- AMRUT 2.0 will adopt the principles of circular economy and promote conservation and rejuvenation of surface and groundwater bodies.
- The Mission will promote data-led governance in water management and technology Sub-Mission to leverage latest global technologies and skills.
- 'Pey Jal Survekshan' will be conducted to promote progressive competition among cities.
- The outlay of AMRUT 2.0 is around Rs 2.87 lakh crore.
AMRUT
- AMRUT 2.0 is a continuation of the AMRUT equipment launched in June 2015 to ensure that all households have access to a guaranteed tap water supply and sewerage system.
- AMRUT has been introduced as the first Water-focused Machine, fully developed by Mission ? 1,00,000 crore.
- The Mission covers 500 major cities that comprise 60% of the city's population.
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Impact of AMRUT
- AMRUT has been ensuring water safety by adding 1.1 crore water taps and 85 lakh sewage pipes to help more than 4 crore people.
