Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) UPSC

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

Objective of AMRUT :

• The objective is universal water 

supply; improvement in sewerage network; developing 

children and Divyang friendly 

green spaces and parks; 

improvement in storm water 

drainage and non-motorized 

urban transport.

• It spans across 500 cities, covering more than 60% of the 

population.

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Achievement of AMRUT :

• Since launch, 78 lakh water tap 

connections, 45 lakh sewerage and septage connections have been provided.

• Online Building Permission System (OBPS) is implemented across 444 AMRUT cities aimed at reducing the overall time taken for approvals of building plans, while ensuring a seamless 

process.

• Water ATMs installed to dispense drinking water as cheap as Re.1 per litreand facilitate people to get 24x7 clean and safe drinking water.

• Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant as low-cost option for treatment of fecal sludge & septage taken up in in various states.

• Capacity creation in waste water treatment, including water recycling capacity, installing energy-efficient LED streetlights were taken up.

Challenges:

• Targets not achieved: More projects are being implemented in the green space cover and parks rather than the primary concerns of water supply and 

sewerage management.

• Imbalance in the functions and Finances of Urban local Bodies

need to be rectified by strengthening 74th Constitutional amendment Act.