10 Years of AMRUT Mission

• Context (PIB): Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) completed 10 years.

About AMRUT

• AMRUT was launched in June 2015 and extended till March 2021.
• The scheme covered 500 selected cities and reached about 60% of India’s urban population.
• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
• States submitted State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs), approved annually by MoHUA for project funding.
• Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) were responsible for executing projects under the supervision of State governments and MoHUA.
• The mission aimed to:
  • Provide universal access to water and sewerage
  • Improve green urban spaces, and
  • Reduce pollution through non-motorised transport and public infrastructure.

Components of AMRUT

• Water and Sewerage: Expansion of pipelines, meters, and treatment systems.
• Stormwater Drainage: Infrastructure to prevent urban flooding.
• Non-Motorised Transit: Footpaths and cycle tracks for cleaner mobility.
• Urban Green Zones: Development of parks and open spaces.
• Institutional Reforms: Capacity building (CCBP) and real-time tracking via SCADA.

AMRUT 2.0

• Launched in 2021 for five years ending in 2026.
• It covers ~4,900 statutory towns, targeting ~10.5 crore urban citizens.
• Each city prepares a City Water Balance Plan (CWBP) for water reuse, waterbody revival, and groundwater recharge.
• ULBs continue to implement projects under the supervision of the States and MoHUA.
• Objectives of AMRUT 2.0:
  • To provide universal water and sewerage coverage,
  • Ensure water reuse,
  • Promote a circular economy of water, and
  • Enable climate-resilient, digitally governed cities.

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Key Features of AMRUT 2.0

• Pey Jal Survekshan: Ranks cities on water equity, reuse, and mapping.
• Technology Sub-Mission: Promotes SCADA, smart meters, and water-sector start-ups.
• Jal Hi AMRIT: Encourages reuse of treated wastewater through efficient STP operations.
• Ease of Living Reforms: Targets non-revenue water, digitised permits, and double-entry accounting.
• IEC Campaigns: Information, Education, and Communication; Public outreach programme.
• Digital Monitoring: Real-time tracking via SCADA, GIS tools, and dashboards.

Achievements of AMRUT Mission

Water and Sewer Access

• Tap Water Coverage: ~2.03 crore household connections provided.
• Sewerage Coverage: ~1.5 crore household connections achieved.

Treatment Infrastructure

• Water Treatment Plants (WTP): ~10,647 MLD capacity sanctioned.
• Sewage Treatment Plants (STP): ~6,739 MLD capacity approved.
• Rejuvenated Water Bodies: 3,576 lakes and ponds restored (~1.19 lakh acres).

Urban Efficiency and Innovation

• LED Streetlights: ~99 lakh installed, saving ~666 crore kWh.
• CO₂ Reduction: ~46 lakh tonnes of emissions reduced.
• SCADA Integration: 1,722 projects enabled with SCADA (1,487 water, 235 sewer).
• Municipal Bonds: ₹4,984 crore raised by 13 ULBs.
• Start-Up Pilots: ~120 start-ups mapped to ~80 cities.