The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), launched in June 2015, completed its 10th year in 2025. It is a flagship mission of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) focused on improving basic urban infrastructure and making cities resilient.1
1. 🎯 Mission Overview
| Feature | Detail |
| Launch Date | June 2015 (Completed 10 years in 2025) |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) |
| Objective | To ensure every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection, and to increase the amenity value of cities by developing green spaces. |
| Target Cities | Initially 500 cities, including all cities and towns with a population of over one lakh, capital cities, heritage sites, and major port cities. |
| Funding Pattern | Centrally sponsored scheme (shared between Central and State Governments). |
2. 💧 Key Focus Areas (The Five Verticals)
AMRUT’s core mission is concentrated across five primary areas of urban infrastructure development, with water supply being the top priority.
- Water Supply: Universal coverage of water supply (potable water) through household tap connections and building water treatment plants.
- Sewerage and Septage Management: Expanding sewerage networks and setting up Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to treat wastewater before disposal.2
- Storm Water Drainage: Reducing flooding in urban areas through the construction and improvement of drains.
- Urban Transport: Promoting public transport, implementing non-motorized transport (NMT) solutions (e.g., footpaths, cycling tracks), and establishing Multi-Modal Transport Systems.
- Green Spaces and Parks: Enhancing the amenity value of cities by creating and upgrading green parks and recreational spots, especially for children.3
3. 📈 Achievements over 10 Years (AMRUT 1.0)
AMRUT 1.0 successfully laid the foundation for urban infrastructure growth, leading to a substantial increase in coverage.
- Water Supply: Over 1.45 crore water connections and 1.10 crore sewerage/septage connections provided.
- Infrastructure Investment: Successfully implemented infrastructure projects worth over ₹80,000 crore.
- Park Development: 3,700 acres of green space developed/upgraded, providing recreational areas in cities.
- Digital Governance: Introduction of the e-Governance component to improve municipal services, including online building permits and municipal finance management.4
4. 🚀 AMRUT 2.0 (Successor Mission)
AMRUT 2.0 was launched in October 2021 to build upon the foundation laid by AMRUT 1.0 and achieve universal coverage.5
- Goal: To make cities ‘Water Secure’ (self-sufficient in water management) and provide 100% sewerage/septage coverage in all 4,700 statutory towns/cities.
- Focus on Circular Economy: Emphasis on the reuse of treated wastewater for industrial and non-potable purposes to reduce demand on freshwater sources.6
- AQUAFER: Launch of a technology sub-mission for the latest advancements in water management.7
- Digital Water: Introduction of digital water management tools (GIS mapping, real-time monitoring) for better operation and maintenance.