AMRUT

  • September 11, 2020
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
  • Category: DPN Topics
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Subject: Schemes

Context:

AMRUT projects review has been held

Concept:

  • Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched on 2015 in 500 cities across the country, covering about 60% of the total urban population.
  • It is a centrally sponsored scheme with a total outlay of ₹ 1,00,000 crore including a Central Assistance of ₹ 50,000 crore spread over 5 years i.e. from FY 2015-2016 to FY 2019-2020.
  • The Mission will focus on the following Thrust Areas:
    • Water Supply
    • Sewerage and septage management
    • Storm Water Drainage to reduce flooding
    • Non-motorized Urban Transport
    • Green space/parks
  • The purpose of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to
    • Ensure that every household has access to a tap with the assured supply of water and a sewerage connection.
    • Increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (e.g. parks) and
    • Reduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport (e.g. walking and cycling).
  • All these outcomes are valued by citizens, particularly women, and indicators and standards have been prescribed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA ) in the form of Service Level Benchmarks (SLBs).
AMRUT Schemes