As many as 2,400 projects worth Rs 74,000 crore pertaining to sewerage, drainage and water supply have been approved under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). Under the scheme, 10 railway stations including Tirupati, Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Nellore, Madgaon, Lucknow, Gomtinagar, Kota, Thane New, Ernakulam Jn. and Puducherry will also be developed.
The AMRUT scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 with a focus to establish infrastructure that could ensure adequate, robust sewage networks and water supply for urban transformation by implementing urban revival projects.
As per Ministry's data, 963 projects worth Rs 2008 crore have been completed. "At least 3,123 projects worth Rs 50,350 crore are under progress. "The detailed projects report (DPR) of 487 projects worth Rs 7,999 cr has been approved,"it said.
Addressing the gathering at the National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Innovation Summit, Union Housing and Urban Affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri said under AMRUT, over 2,400 projects worth Rs 74,000 crore, targetted towards ensuring an improved water supply, sewerage, and drainage, have been approved under the state annual action plans for 2015-2020.
"The Government is providing various platforms to display, promote and recognise innovations happening across the nation," Puri said. The summit is organised by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) in association with Elets Technomedia Private Limited.
According to officials, Odisha has been ranked second among States in implementation of the projects under the AMRUT. As per the national level rating framework assessment up to October 26 2018, Andhra Pradesh topped the list while Madhya Pradesh was placed third. "The majority of projects under this scheme is related water supply and to improve drainage system," said officials.
The summit is being held to create a platform for entrepreneurs, including startups, to showcase their innovative products and solutions in the area of water, sanitation and hygiene, and provide momentum to the innovation ecosystem, besides contributing to resolve the pressing issues in the WASH sector.
