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  • Aug 05, 2024
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GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ₹5,000-CRORE AMRUT 2.0 PROJECTS

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The government’s 100-day plan includes launching ₹5,000 crore projects under AMRUT 2.0, focusing on water supply, sewage treatment, and park rejuvenation to enhance urban infrastructure.

source:yourbutterpantry

Highlights of the AMRUT 2.0 Project Launch:

  • Government’s 100-day plan includes launching ₹5,000 crore projects.
  • Focus areas: water supply, sewage treatment, rejuvenation of water bodies, and parks.
  • AMRUT 2.0 approved with a central assistance of ₹66,750 crore from 2021-2026, total outlay ₹2.99 lakh crore.
About AMRUT Scheme:

  • AMRUT Launch: Initiated on June 25, 2015, in 500 cities, covering 60% of urban population.
  • Objectives: Improve water supply, sewerage, drainage, green spaces, non-motorised transport, and urban reforms.

AMRUT 2.0 Scheme

  • Launch: October 1, 2021, extending from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26.
  • Goals: Expand water supply to 4,900 towns, enhance sewage/septage management in 500 cities.
  • Focus: Circular economy of water, recycling, rejuvenation, and conservation.

Additional Components

  • Pey Jal Survekshan: Assess water distribution, wastewater reuse, and promote competition.
  • Technology Sub-Mission: Utilise global water technologies.
  • IEC Campaign: Raise awareness on water conservation.

Key Government Initiatives:

  • PMAY-U: Affordable housing scheme for urban areas.
  • Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework 2.0: Evaluates cities’ climate resilience.
  • TULIP: Internship program for urban governance.
  • Smart Cities Mission (SCM): Enhances urban infrastructure through smart technology.
  • NMCG: Focuses on cleaning the Ganga River.
  • RCA: Promotes river management and conservation.
  • National Water Policy, 2012: Advocates rainwater harvesting and de-salinization to boost water availability.

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