The mission that the atal mission for Revitalization and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to
- Make sure that each household has a faucet that is able to supply a steady supply of water as well as an sewerage connection.
- Improve the quality of life in cities by establishing gardens and well-maintained outdoor spaces (e.g. parks) and
- Reduce the amount of pollution you cause by using public transport, or by building facilities for non-motorized travel (e.g. cycling and walking).
All of these outcomes are highly valued by the public, especially women. Indicators and standards have been set from MoHUA.
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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA ) in the form of Service Level Benchmarks (SLBs).
Thrust Zones
The mission will be focused around the Thrust Zones:
- Water Supply
- Management of septage and sewerage
- Storm Water Drainage in order to prevent flooding
- Non-motorized Urban Transport
- Green space/parks
Coverage
Five hundred cities were selected under AMRUT. The categories of cities which have been chosen under AMRUT can be found below:
- Every Cities and Towns that have more than 1 lakh, with municipalities notified according to Census 2011 including Cantonment boards (Civilian zones),
- All Capital Cities/Towns in Statesand UTs which are not included in the above,
- All Citiesor Towns that are classified to be Heritage Cities by MoHUA under the HRIDAY Scheme.
- Thirteen cities and towns located on the banks of one or more major rivers, with an average population of 75,000 but less than 1 lakh and
- Ten cities from islands, hill states as well as tourist spots (not greater than 1 city from every State).
Benefits
The elements of the AMRUT include capacity development, reform implementation water supply and management of sewerage and septage and storm water drainage urban transport, and the creation of parks and green spaces.
When planning it is expected that the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are striving to include innovative features into these physical infrastructure pieces.
The specifics of the Mission elements are provided below:
Water Supply
- Systems for water supply, which includes an expansion of the existing sources of water, as well as water treatment facilities and universal meters.
- Rehabilitation of older water supply and distribution systems, as well as treatment plants.
- Rejuvenation of bodies of water specifically for drinking water and recharge of groundwater.
- A special arrangement for water supplies designed for hard-to-access areas, hills or coastal towns, which includes cities that have water quality issues (e.g. arsenic, fluoride)
Sewerage
- Underground sewerage networks that are decentralised and networked systems, with the possibility of enhancing existing sewerage systems as well as wastewater treatment plants.
- Reconstruction of the older sewerage systems and treatment plants.
- Recycled water is used for beneficial uses and reuse of wastewater.
Septage
- Faecal Sludge Management- cleaning and transportation, as well as treatment with efficiency and effectiveness.
- Chemical and biological cleaning of septic tanks and sewers and the recovery of operating costs fully.
Storm Water Drainage
- Improvement and construction of storm water and drain drains to prevent and prevent flooding.
Urban Transport
- Ferry vessels for waterways inland (excluding ports/bay infrastructure) along with buses.
- Walkways/footpaths, sidewalks, foot bridges, and facilities for non-motorised transportation (e.g. bicycles).
- Multi-level parking.
- Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS).
Parks and green space
- Development of green space and parks with special provision for child-friendlycomponents.
Management and support reforms
- Support structures, activities, and financial support to implement reforms.
- Independent Reform Monitoring agencies.
Capacity Building
- It is comprised of two elements: capacity building for institutions and individuals.
- The capacity-building will not be restricted to those in the Mission Cities, but will be extended to other ULBs too.
- Continued implementation of Comprehensive Capacity Building Programme (CCBP) after its realignment to New Missions.
Indicates (not complete) list of prohibited components
- Acquisition of land to be used for projects or project-related works
- The salaries of staff at both State Governments/ULBs as well as the
- Power
- Telecom
- Health
- Education
- Employment programme for staff and wage component
Eligibility
- It's an open scheme, meaning there is no requirement for eligibility to participate in the scheme.
- Five hundred cities have been chosen under AMRUT.
Application Process
- Offline
- The applicant does not have to be a member of the scheme to apply.
- The projects will be implemented in the hands of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
If the ULBs don't have sufficient capacity to manage projects and projects, they can be referred to by the State Government may recommend in State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) on the basis of a Resolution approved by the ULB to allow the implementation of the project through specialized parastatal organizations of either the State and Central governments.
The arrangements must be made through the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both the State Government, the specialized Parastatal agencies and the relevant Municipality.
In such a scenario the capacity of ULBs will be increased through the capacity-building element of the AMRUT. The maintenance and care of the assets created will fall to the ULB as well as government officials of the State Government.
Documents required
There aren't any documents needed to participate in the scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Is your city included among the 500 cities chosen to be AMRUT Mission cities?
You can look up the cities on this list. http://164.100.87.10/
Does the ULB employ a consultant to assist with the SLIP preparation?
The MoHUA has made it easier to SLIP preparation and is helping the cities. It is the responsibility of Statesor ULBs to decide if they would like to hire consultants.
2. Does there have to be a limit on the cost of every sector that the ULBs are planning for SLIP?
The states or ULBs must give due consideration of their consideration of the National Priorities of the Mission as well as the Guidelines. It's universal coverage for sewerage and water (Para 5.1, 6.5 and 6.6).
How ULB Will Divide 30% in AMRUT? It is a difficult task for ULBs that are dependent on States.
Contribution of State Govt is minimum 20 percent. There is no maximum limit for State participation in SAAP. The States and ULBs can decide in accordance with paragraphs 7.4 as well as 7.5 of the guidelines.
What should be an order general for priority of water and sewerage sectors?
Water supply coverage that is universally accessible should be the top priority. Next is all-encompassing sewerage coverage to all households.
What is the best way to replace pipes? be determined when determining the actions?
The replacement of a pipe line should be evaluated only if it contributes to NRW reductions in the case of water supply or an improvement in the efficiency of collection for sewerage.
Does a separate budget be provided for city mission management units as well as State Mission Management to be established?
The AMRUT Mission focuses on 500 cities/ULBs to be targeted. 10 percent of the budget allocations will be kept separate and distributed to States/UTs annually as an incentive to implement Reforms.
The success of reforms is the result of the efforts of the Mission ULBs and State Government. It is stated in the Guidelines of the Mission stipulate the condition that the incentive award can only be utilized for Mission Cities that have admissible components of the AMRUT.
Does the incentive in Reforms extend to ULBs outside of AMRUT cities?
The AMRUT Mission focuses on 500 cities/ULBs that are targeted for improvement. 10 percent of the budget allocation will be set separate and distributed to States/UTs annually as an incentive to achieve Reforms.
The success of reforms is the result of the collaboration of State Governments and Mission ULBs. It is stated in the Guidelines of the Mission state for the incentive award can only be utilized for Mission Cities on admissible components of the AMRUT.
Could be the Capacity Building also be extended to ULBs that are not AMRUT cities?
Its Capacity Building component aims to provide training 45000 employees of the Mission Cities. At present, only those who are from Mission Cities will be preferred.