India Marks 10 Years of AMRUT, Achieves Major Urban Transformation Milestones
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 10 years of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) |
| Launch Date | June 25, 2015 |
| Anniversary Date | June 25, 2025 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| Objective | Improve urban living standards through water supply, sewerage, green spaces, and urban mobility |
| Key Achievements | - 2.03 crore tap connections <br> - 1.50 crore sewer connections <br> - ₹2.73 lakh crore worth of projects sanctioned |
| Water Supply | - 3,568 projects worth ₹1.14 lakh crore approved under AMRUT 2.0 <br> - 10,647 MLD Water Treatment Plant (WTP) capacity <br> - SCADA technology in 1,487 projects |
| Sewerage & Septage | - 592 projects worth ₹67,607 crore approved <br> - 6,739 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) capacity <br> - Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) promoted |
| Energy Efficiency | - 99 lakh LED streetlights installed <br> - Annual savings: 666 crore kWh, 46 lakh tonnes CO₂ reduction |
| Green Spaces | - 544 water bodies rejuvenated (9,511 acres) <br> - 3,032 water bodies approved under AMRUT 2.0 |
| Urban Mobility | - Non-motorized transport facilities (walkways, cycle paths, BRTS) <br> - Ferry vessels, footbridges, multi-level parking |
| Financing & Capacity | - ₹4,984 crore raised via municipal bonds <br> - Over 90,000 personnel trained <br> - Technology Sub-Mission and 120 start-ups supported |
| AMRUT 2.0 | - Launched October 1, 2021 <br> - Outlay: ₹2.99 lakh crore (₹76,760 crore Central share) <br> - Focus on water reuse, recycling, and sustainability |