Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
Ministry Of Housing and Urban Affairs
AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) funds water supply, sewerage, drainage, transport and green space infrastructure in 500 identified cities, implemented by Urban Local Bodies rather than through individual applications.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2015
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Residents of covered cities get improved basic urban infrastructure including water supply, sewerage and septage management, stormwater drainage, urban transport, and green spaces/parks, funded jointly by centre and states.
Who is eligible
Citizens residing in the 500 identified AMRUT cities/towns benefit from the infrastructure improvements; projects are planned and implemented by Urban Local Bodies, not through individual application.
Documents you need
Not applicable for individuals; ULBs prepare State Annual Action Plans for AMRUT funding.
How to apply
No individual application; check with your Urban Local Body or Municipal Corporation for ongoing AMRUT projects and their implementation status in your city.
Frequently asked questions
How many cities are covered under AMRUT?
500 cities and towns identified based on population and other criteria.
What infrastructure does AMRUT fund?
Water supply, sewerage and septage management, stormwater drainage, urban transport and green spaces.
Do citizens apply individually for AMRUT benefits?
No, AMRUT is a city-level infrastructure mission implemented by Urban Local Bodies, not an individual benefit scheme.