Urban Development
AMRUT 2.0 Mission
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 - making cities water secure.
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At a Glance
AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0), launched in October 2021, builds on the original AMRUT mission. It aims to make all statutory towns of India water secure and self-reliant through universal coverage of water supply and 100% coverage of sewerage and septage management in selected cities. It promotes a circular economy of water, recycling and reuse of treated wastewater, and rejuvenation of water bodies.
Key Features & Objectives
1
Universal water supply. Provides functional water tap connections to all households across all statutory towns of India.
2
Sewerage & septage management. Targets 100% coverage of sewerage and septage management in around 500 AMRUT cities.
3
Circular economy of water. Promotes recycling and reuse of treated wastewater and rejuvenation of urban water bodies and aquifers.
4
Pey Jal Survekshan. Conducts a drinking water survey to promote healthy competition among cities on water management.
5
Technology & reforms. Uses a technology sub-mission and promotes reforms, transparency and innovative project financing.
Key Facts
| Full form |
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 |
| Launched |
October 2021 |
| Ministry |
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| Coverage |
All statutory towns (water supply); ~500 cities (sewerage) |
| Key survey |
Pey Jal Survekshan |
| Core theme |
Water security, circular economy of water, AtmaNirbhar cities |
★ EXAM FOCUS
AMRUT 2.0 was launched in October 2021 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Its central goal is making all statutory towns water secure with universal tap connections, plus sewerage coverage in ~500 cities. Associate it with 'Pey Jal Survekshan' and the 'circular economy of water'.
Practice MCQs
Test your understanding with these 5 questions (correct answer highlighted).
1
AMRUT 2.0 is implemented by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti
B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ✓
C. Ministry of Rural Development
D. Ministry of Environment
2
What is the primary goal of AMRUT 2.0?
A. Rural road connectivity
B. Making all statutory towns water secure ✓
C. Solar power generation
D. Affordable housing only
3
Which survey is associated with AMRUT 2.0?
A. Swachh Survekshan
B. Pey Jal Survekshan ✓
C. Krishi Survekshan
D. Shiksha Survekshan
4
In which year was AMRUT 2.0 launched?
A. 2015
B. 2019
C. 2021 ✓
D. 2023
5
AMRUT 2.0 strongly promotes which concept related to water?
A. Circular economy of water ✓
B. Water privatisation
C. Inter-linking of rivers
D. Desalination only
