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Which of the following is true about 'Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation' (AMRUT)?

(i) AMRUT was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India in June 2015

(ii) 30 cities in Rajasthan are selected under AMRUT.

(iii) The sectors identified under this mission are water supply, sewerage & Septage Drainage, Urban Transport and Green Spaces.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:


1. Only (i)
2. (i) and (ii)
3. (i) and (iii)
4. (i) (ii) and (iii)

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : (i) and (iii)

The correct answer is (i) and (iii).

  • AMRUT was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India in June 2015.
  • 28 cities & 1 town in Rajasthan were selected under AMRUT Mission from Rajasthan. Hence statement (ii) is not correct.
  • The sectors identified under this mission are water supply, sewerage & Septage Drainage, Urban Transport and Green Spaces. Hence the correct answer is (i) and (iii).

 

  • Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT):
    • The AMRUT scheme is an initiative to provide basic civic amenities to the urban areas to improve the quality of life with major focus to the poor and the disadvantaged.
    • The first state to submit State Annual Action Plan under the AMRUT scheme was in Rajasthan.
    • Full-Form Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.
    • Year of launching June 2015.
    • Launched by PM Narendra Modi.
    • Under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 

  

  • Objectives of AMRUT Scheme:
    • The AMRUT Scheme focuses on establishing an infrastructure for ensuring adequate sewage networks and water supply in the urban areas through the implementation of the urban revival projects.
    • To ensure a proper supply of water and a sewage connection in every household.
    • To develop green and well maintained open spaces and parks to increase the amenity value of the cities.
    • To reduce pollution by switching to public transport or through the construction of non-motorized transport facilities such as walking and cycling.
    • Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) aims in covering around 500 cities that are having a population of over one lakh with notified municipalities.
  • The AMRUT Mission consists of the following major components:
    • Capacity building.
    • Reform implementation.
    • Water supply and management of sewerage and septage.
    • Drainage of stormwater.
    • Improvement in urban transport facilities.
    • Development of green spaces and parks.

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