AMRUT: Urban Infrastructure and Water Supply
TOPIC CLASSIFICATION
Subject: Governance | Topic: Urban Development & Infrastructure Sub-topic: AMRUT Mission - Water Supply, Sewerage, Green Spaces Prelims Focus: Launch year, AMRUT 1.0 vs 2.0, coverage, universal water supply targets Mains Focus: Urban water crisis, AMRUT outcomes, challenges of decentralised urban service delivery
EXAMINER REASONING
AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) is a flagship urban infrastructure scheme launched in 2015. UPSC tests its objectives and coverage areas in Prelims. Mains questions focus on water stress in urban India, AMRUT's role in urban renewal, and convergence with Jal Jeevan Mission and other urban missions.
Core Concept
AMRUT is a central sector scheme focused on providing basic urban infrastructure - water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, urban transport, and green spaces. It was launched in June 2015 under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
AMRUT 1.0 (2015-2022)
| Component | Target |
|---|---|
| Universal water supply | 139 lakh household tap connections |
| Sewerage/septage | 123 lakh sewer connections |
| Stormwater drainage | Reduce urban flooding in 500 mission cities |
| Green parks | Development of open spaces and parks |
| Coverage | 500 mission cities (all with... |
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