amrut.gov.in Atal Mission For Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation : Ministry of Urban Development

Organization : Ministry of Urban Development
Service Name : Atal Mission For Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation AMRUT
Applicable State/UT: All India

Website : http://amrut.gov.in/

AMRUT :

Providing basic services (e.g. water supply, sewerage, urban transport) to households and build amenities in cities which will improve the quality of life for all, especially the poor and the disadvantaged is a national priority.

Related : Ministry of Human Resource Development Swayam Scheme : www.statusin.in/24642.html

An estimate of the funds required over a 20 year period, at 2009-10 prices, was made by the High Powered Expert Committee (HPEC) during 2011. The Committee estimated that Rs. 39.2 lakh crore was required for creation of urban infrastructure, including Rs. 17.3 lakh crore for urban roads and Rs. 8 lakh crore for services, such as water supply, sewerage, solid waste management and storm water drains. Moreover, the requirement for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) was separately estimated to be Rs. 19.9 lakh crore.

The Mission will focus on the following Thrust Areas:
i. water supply,
ii. sewerage facilities and septage management,
iii. storm water drains to reduce flooding,
iv. pedestrian, non-motorized and public transport facilities, parking spaces, and
v. enhancing amenity value of cities by creating and upgrading green spaces, parks and recreation centers, especially for children.

Coverage:
Five hundred cities will be taken up under AMRUT. The list of cities will be notified at an appropriate time.

The category of cities that will be covered in the AMRUT is given below:
i. All Cities and Towns with a population of over one lakh with notified Municipalities, including Cantonment Boards (Civilian areas),
ii. All Capital Cities/Towns of States/ UTs, not covered in 2.1(i),
iii. All Cities/ Towns classified as Heritage Cities by MoUD under the HRIDAY Scheme,
iv. Thirteen Cities and Towns on the stem of the main rivers with a population above 75,000 and less than 1 lakh, and
v. Ten Cities from hill states, islands and tourist destinations (not more than one from each State).

Mission Components:
The components of the AMRUT consist of capacity building, reform implementation, water supply, sewerage and septage management, storm water drainage, urban transport and development of green spaces and parks. During the process of planning, the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) will strive to include some smart features in the physical infrastructure components.

FAQs :
What is the deadline for SLIP submission?
The SLIPs would be aggregated into State, Annual Action Plan (SAAP). The Central Assistance would be released after approval of SAAP by the Apex Committee. Therefore, States/UTs need to submit the SAAP expeditiously to enable timely release of funds.

Will each ULB get upto 2.5 % of annual allocation for development of green spaces?
Every SLIP has component for development of one park per year (Section 5.1 of guidelines). The total expenditure on these projects will not exceed 2.5% of the SAAP. The Central Assistance available for this component is 50 percent of the project cost. (Para 5.1, Sl No 6)

Is allocation under AMRUT is 100 Crores per city?
No. The Mission does not envisage MoUD allocating funds on per city basis. City wise allocation has to be done by the States. (Para 7.2)

What is the fund allocated for each city? .
The States will allocate the funds among cities. The para 7.2 of guidelines, presents the method for inter-city allocation by States.