AMRUT 2.0: Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0), launched in 2021, aims to make cities water secure: tap connections for every household in all statutory towns, full sewerage and septage management in the 500 AMRUT cities, and a circular economy of water.
In one line: universal piped water in every town and sewerage in the 500 biggest cities, with reforms that make urban bodies financially stronger.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2021 |
| Ministry | Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Outlay | ₹2,99,000 crore over five years (Central ₹76,760 crore) |
| Goal | Tap water for 2.68 crore more urban households |
| Linked SDG | SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) |
Key features
- Cities prepare City Water Balance Plans and City Water Action Plans.
- Reform targets: 20% of water demand from recycled water and non-revenue water below 20%.
- Rejuvenation of water bodies and green spaces; "Drink from Tap" in selected wards.
- At least 10% of projects through PPP in cities with over 10 lakh people.
- Pey Jal Survekshan ranks cities on water service levels.
- Reform incentives worth ₹5,340 crore, and support for municipal bonds and credit ratings.
Possible exam questions
- Why is urban water security a growing challenge in India? Assess AMRUT 2.0.
- How can municipal bodies become creditworthy enough to raise market finance?
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