{"id":2168,"date":"2025-04-02T18:45:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T13:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2168"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:12:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:42:45","slug":"amrut-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"AMRUT Scheme: Transforming Urban Infrastructure in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/#What_is_the_AMRUT_Scheme\" >What is the AMRUT Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/#AMRUT_Scheme_Objectives\" >AMRUT Scheme Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/#AMRUT_Scheme_Details\" >AMRUT Scheme Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/#AMRUT_20_Explained\" >AMRUT 2.0 Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/#AMRUT_20_Components\" >AMRUT 2.0 Components<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/#AMRUT_Scheme_Ministry\" >AMRUT Scheme Ministry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/#AMRUT_Scheme_Success_Stories\" >AMRUT Scheme Success Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/#AMRUT_Scheme_Challenges\" >AMRUT Scheme Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/amrut-scheme\/#AMRUT_Scheme_FAQs\" >AMRUT Scheme FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>AMRUT Scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a flagship initiative by the Government of India to improve urban living conditions. Launched in <\/span><b>2015<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it focuses on providing basic amenities like water supply, sewage management, and green spaces in cities. With the introduction of <\/span><b>AMRUT 2.0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the scheme has expanded its goals to create smarter, more sustainable cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_AMRUT_Scheme\"><\/span><b>What is the AMRUT Scheme?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched on June 25, 2015, targeting 500 cities and towns across India. The mission aims to improve basic infrastructure in these areas, focusing on water supply, sewerage and septage management, storm water drainage, green spaces and parks, and non-motorized urban transport. To support sustainable urban development, the mission also includes a range of urban reforms and capacity-building initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2170\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Amrut.jpg?resize=300%2C218&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Amrut.jpg?resize=300%2C218&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Amrut.jpg?w=309&amp;ssl=1 309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a government program designed to enhance infrastructure in Indian cities. It aims to ensure <\/span><b>every urban household<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has access to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reliable water supply<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proper sewage systems<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Efficient public transport<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green spaces like parks<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>AMRUT Scheme Full Form and Launch Date<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Attribute<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Form<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25, 2015<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme is named after <\/span><b>former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, honoring his contributions to urban development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=370&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPSC Mains Question Paper<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMRUT_Scheme_Objectives\"><\/span><b>AMRUT Scheme Objectives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary goals of the AMRUT Scheme include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Providing tap water connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to all urban households.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensuring 100% sewage management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in cities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Developing parks and green spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve air quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reducing pollution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by promoting public transport and non-motorized transport (e.g., cycling).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encouraging smart governance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through digital solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By focusing on these areas, the scheme aims to make cities <\/span><b>more livable and sustainable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMRUT_Scheme_Details\"><\/span><b>AMRUT Scheme Details<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AMRUT Scheme follows a structured approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Selection of Cities<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers <\/span><b>500+ cities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a population of over <\/span><b>1 lakh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priority given to <\/span><b>heritage cities and tourist destinations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Key Focus Areas<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Supply:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Installing pipelines and ensuring 24\/7 water access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sewage &amp; Septage Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Building treatment plants to prevent water pollution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urban Transport:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Developing footpaths, cycling tracks, and bus services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green Spaces:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Creating and maintaining parks and playgrounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Funding &amp; Implementation<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Central Government<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides <\/span><b>50% of funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for cities with over 10 lakh population.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smaller cities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> receive <\/span><b>higher funding support (up to 90%)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State governments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>urban local bodies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> implement projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1115&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Sociology optional syllabus<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMRUT_20_Explained\"><\/span><b>AMRUT 2.0 Explained<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 was launched on October 1, 2021, for a five-year period from the financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26. The scheme aims to ensure universal water supply coverage through functional taps in all statutory towns across the country and improve sewerage and septage management in the 500 cities covered during the first phase of AMRUT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMRUT 2.0 focuses on promoting a circular economy of water by developing a City Water Balance Plan (CWBP) for each city. This plan emphasizes recycling and reusing treated sewage, revitalizing water bodies, and conserving water. It guides cities in identifying projects that support functional tap connections, conserving water sources, rejuvenating water bodies and wells, reusing treated wastewater, and harvesting rainwater. The mission envisions making cities &#8220;water secure&#8221; by adopting a circular water economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, AMRUT 2.0 includes reforms to enhance citizens&#8217; ease of living by reducing non-revenue water, recycling treated wastewater, reviving water bodies, improving urban planning, strengthening urban finance, and implementing double-entry accounting systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Universal water supply coverage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (including rural-urban fringe areas).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reusing treated wastewater<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for irrigation and industrial use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital governance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for better monitoring of projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climate-resilient infrastructure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to combat extreme weather.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>AMRUT 2.0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aims to make cities <\/span><b>water-secure and pollution-free<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><b>2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPSC Exam Syllabus<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMRUT_20_Components\"><\/span><b>AMRUT 2.0 Components<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMRUT 2.0 also includes several key components to enhance water management and promote sustainability:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pey Jal Survekshan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This initiative aims to assess the equitable distribution of water, track wastewater reuse, and map water bodies while encouraging healthy competition among cities and towns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technology Sub-Mission for Water:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This component focuses on leveraging cutting-edge global technologies to improve water management and efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The campaign seeks to raise public awareness about water conservation and promote responsible water usage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMRUT_Scheme_Ministry\"><\/span><b>AMRUT Scheme Ministry<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to question AMRUT comes under which ministry is <\/span><b>Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The ministry works with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State governments<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Municipal corporations<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private sector partners<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ensures smooth implementation and accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1514&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Digital Arrest<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMRUT_Scheme_Success_Stories\"><\/span><b>AMRUT Scheme Success Stories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Over 1 crore households<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> received tap water connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1,800+ sewage projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>5,000+ parks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> developed across cities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMRUT_Scheme_Challenges\"><\/span><b>AMRUT Scheme Challenges<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Delays in project completion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to land disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Need for better maintenance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of water and sewage systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increasing public awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about water conservation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>AMRUT Scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has significantly improved urban infrastructure in India. With <\/span><b>AMRUT 2.0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the focus is now on <\/span><b>sustainability, digital governance, and climate resilience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Managed by the <\/span><b>Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this initiative is a key step toward making Indian cities <\/span><b>more livable and eco-friendly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the scheme progresses, citizen participation and efficient governance will be crucial for its long-term success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AMRUT_Scheme_FAQs\"><\/span><b>AMRUT Scheme FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2169 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2169{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2169 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2169{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2169.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2169.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2169.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2169.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2169.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion 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src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21690\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21690\" aria-controls=\"collapse21690\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the AMRUT Scheme?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse21690\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2169\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21690\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The AMRUT Scheme, or Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, is a government initiative launched in 2015 to improve urban infrastructure by ensuring water supply, sewage management, and sustainable urban development.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21691\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21691\" aria-controls=\"collapse21691\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When was the AMRUT Scheme launched?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21691\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2169\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21691\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The AMRUT Scheme was launched on June 25, 2015, by the Government of India under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21692\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21692\" aria-controls=\"collapse21692\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the objectives of the AMRUT Scheme?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21692\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2169\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21692\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The primary objectives include providing tap water connections, improving sewage and septage management, developing green spaces, enhancing public transport, and promoting sustainable urban living.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21693\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21693\" aria-controls=\"collapse21693\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the AMRUT 2.0 Scheme?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21693\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2169\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21693\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AMRUT 2.0 is the second phase of the AMRUT Scheme, launched in 2021, focusing on universal water supply, water conservation, sewage treatment, and making cities water-secure through sustainable urban planning.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21694\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21694\" aria-controls=\"collapse21694\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which ministry oversees the AMRUT Scheme?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21694\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2169\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21694\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The AMRUT Scheme comes under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), which works in collaboration with state governments and local urban bodies for its implementation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Learn about the AMRUT Scheme, its objectives, full form, and key details. 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