AMRUT 2.0:

GS Paper 1:

Topics Covered: Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues.

Context:

The Union Cabinet has approved the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) till 2025-26.

• This is a step towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat intending to make the cities ‘water secure and self-sustainable’ through circular economy of water.

Background:

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched to facilitate ease of living to citizens in 500 cities by providing tap connections and sewer connections.

• So far, 1.1 crore household tap connections and 85 lakh sewer/septage connections have been provided.

AMRUT 2.0:

1. 100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 urban local bodies by providing about 68 crore tap connections.
2. 100% coverage of sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities by providing around 64 crore sewers/ septage connections.
3. Adopt the principles of Circular Economy (Generating wealth from waste using 3Rs)
4. Promote conservation and rejuvenation of surface and groundwater bodies.
5. Data led governance in water management
6. Technology Sub-Mission to leverage latest global technologies and skills.
7. ‘Pey Jal Survekshan’: To promote competition among cities.

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Prelims Link:

1. What are the targets and timelines for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 and Amrut 2.0?
2. Which ministries will be involved in its implementation?
3. What will be the contribution of the State government and their responsibilities?
4. What parameters will be used to monitor the scheme?

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Sources: PIB.