AMRUT 2.0
Date: 11 October 2021 Tags: InfrastructureIssue
Prime Minister Modi has recently launched the second phase of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
Details
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The scheme was launched to improve the quality of life for all citizens. The focus of the Mission is on infrastructure creation that gives better services to the citizens.
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The Mission covers covering 500 cities that include all cities and towns with a population of over one lakh with notified Municipalities.
Objectives
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The scheme envisions to Provide100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 ULB in the country.
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It will also seek to provide 100% coverage of sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities in the country.
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To increase freshwater supply and enhance ground water system, it will undertake rejuvenation of water bodies.
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It will make provisions for recycling and reuse of treated wastewater to satisfy needs of cities and industrial demand.
About
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It will address water needs, rejuvenate water bodies, better manage aquifers, and reuse treated wastewater, thereby promoting circular economy of water.
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Fresh water bodies will be protected from getting polluted to make natural resources sustainable. The waste water generation will be reduced.
Reforms
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Rejuvenation of water bodies in cities in towns
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Rain water harvesting in all institutional buildings of the state and centre
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Reuse of 20% treated waste water produced in a city
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Development of green spaces & parks across urban areas
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Improving credit rating of electric devices and instruments
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Improving land use efficiency to enhance greenery
Significance
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Ensure water sustainability in urban areas and prevent drought conditions
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Provide access to clean drinking water to all urban households
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Creation of jobs and boost to economy through infrastructure development