10 Years of AMRUT Transforming Urban India

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10 Years of AMRUT Transforming Urban India

India completes a decade of AMRUT

10 Years of AMRUT Transforming Urban India: India has achieved a major milestone by completing 10 years of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). Launched in 2015, this scheme focused on improving everyday urban life—clean water, efficient drainage, better lighting, and green spaces. In just a decade, AMRUT has changed how basic services are delivered in many Indian cities. Over 2 crore urban households now have tap connections, and more than 1.5 crore homes are connected to sewer lines.

What AMRUT set out to do?

The idea behind AMRUT was simple—make Indian cities more livable. It aimed to provide tap water and sewerage to all urban households, develop parks, promote non-motorized transport, and make Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) more capable. The scheme gave importance to smart solutions like real-time monitoring through SCADA technology, while also training city workers to handle modern urban needs.

Achievements in water and sanitation

Between 2015 and 2025, the mission delivered over 2.03 crore tap connections. Under AMRUT 2.0, more than 3,500 water projects worth ₹1.14 lakh crore were approved. Cities also got better at treating wastewater with 6,739 MLD sewage treatment capacity added. Innovations like Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) helped smaller cities where full sewage networks were not feasible.

Energy savings and smart lighting

One of AMRUT’s big wins was replacing old streetlights with 99 lakh LED lights, leading to an annual saving of 666 crore kilowatt-hours. That’s equal to avoiding 46 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emissions every year. It’s a good example of how simple tech upgrades can lead to big environmental gains.

Greener and more accessible cities

Parks were made more inclusive with features for children and the elderly. Under AMRUT, 544 water bodies were rejuvenated, covering over 9,500 acres. AMRUT 2.0 expanded the vision, approving more than 3,000 additional water bodies for revival. This has helped improve groundwater recharge and urban biodiversity.

Urban mobility and transport

The mission also focused on making cities walkable. Footpaths, cycle lanes, and Bus Rapid Transit Systems (BRTS) were built in many cities. Efforts were also made to improve last-mile connectivity through footbridges, ferry systems, and multi-level parking.

Financial push and innovation

Urban transformation needs funds. AMRUT encouraged cities to raise money via municipal bonds. Thirteen ULBs raised nearly ₹5,000 crore this way. Over 90,000 people, including plumbers and urban engineers, received training. The Technology Sub-Mission supported over 120 start-ups in solving real-world city issues.

Key features of AMRUT 2.0

Launched in October 2021, AMRUT 2.0 aimed to cover all ULBs, with a massive budget of ₹2.99 lakh crore. It also launched initiatives like “Jal Hi AMRIT” to encourage water reuse and sustainability. The new version plans universal water and sewer coverage by 2026.

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Topic Details
Mission Name Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
Launch Year 2015
Total Tap Connections 2.03 crore
Total Sewer Connections 1.50 crore
Water Projects Approved (AMRUT 2.0) 3,568
Sewage Projects Approved 592
LED Streetlights Installed 99 lakh
CO₂ Emissions Saved 46 lakh tonnes per year
Water Bodies Rejuvenated 544 (AMRUT), 3,032 (AMRUT 2.0)
AMRUT 2.0 Outlay ₹2.99 lakh crore
Municipal Bonds Raised ₹4,984 crore
Number of ULBs Involved 485 cities (as of 2025)
Start-ups Supported 120
People Trained Over 90,000
Ministry Involved Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
10 Years of AMRUT Transforming Urban India
  1. AMRUT was launched in 2015 to make Indian cities more livable and sustainable.
  2. Over 03 crore urban households now have tap water connections.
  3. Around 5 crore homes gained access to sewerage connections under the scheme.
  4. AMRUT 2.0, launched in 2021, aims for universal water and sewer coverage by 2026.
  5. 3,568 water projects worth ₹1.14 lakh crore have been approved under AMRUT 2.0.
  6. India added 6,739 MLD sewage treatment capacity through AMRUT.
  7. Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) was introduced for smaller towns without sewer networks.
  8. 99 lakh LED streetlights replaced old lights, saving 666 crore kilowatt-hours annually.
  9. Annual CO₂ emissions reduced by 46 lakh tonnes due to LED replacements.
  10. 544 water bodies rejuvenated under AMRUT; 3,032 more under AMRUT 2.0.
  11. Rejuvenated water bodies cover over 9,500 acres, aiding groundwater recharge.
  12. AMRUT improved urban mobility with footpaths, cycle lanes, and BRT systems.
  13. Projects promoted last-mile connectivity through ferry systems and footbridges.
  14. Municipal bonds worth ₹4,984 crore were raised by 13 ULBs for urban infrastructure.
  15. Over 90,000 people, including plumbers and engineers, received urban development training.
  16. Technology Sub-Mission under AMRUT supported 120 start-ups in urban problem-solving.
  17. Parks developed under AMRUT included inclusive features for elderly and children.
  18. The “Jal Hi AMRIT” initiative promoted water reuse and sustainability.
  19. 485 cities are covered under AMRUT as of 2025, showing vast urban outreach.
  20. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) implements and monitors AMRUT schemes.

Q1. When was the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) launched?


Q2. Which of the following is a key feature introduced under AMRUT 2.0?


Q3. How many LED streetlights were installed under the AMRUT scheme?


Q4. How much was the approved budget outlay for AMRUT 2.0?


Q5. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the AMRUT mission?


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