Gujarat Completes 497 AMRUT 2.0 Projects Worth ₹4,832 Crore; 78 Lakes Revived, 87 Gardens Developed

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has completed 497 projects worth ₹4,832 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, expanding urban water supply, sewerage infrastructure and public amenities across the state, the state government said in a press release.

The projects have added over 2.72 lakh household water connections and 1.03 lakh sewerage connections, while 78 lakes have been rejuvenated and 87 gardens developed.

Launched by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on October 1, 2021, AMRUT 2.0 aims to improve urban infrastructure and enhance the ease of living through universal household water coverage, sewerage and septage management in 31 AMRUT cities, waterbody rejuvenation and sustainable urban development.

Water supply projects benefit 23.87 lakh citizens

Gujarat has completed 224 water supply projects worth ₹2,937 crore under the mission. These projects have created 539 MLD of water treatment capacity, 1,366 lakh litres of water storage capacity and 2,128 km of water distribution network.

More than 2.72 lakh new household tap connections have been provided, benefiting approximately 23.87 lakh citizens.

Sewerage infrastructure expanded across 31 AMRUT cities

In the 31 AMRUT cities, 77 sewerage projects worth ₹1,500 crore have been completed, adding 162 MLD of sewage treatment capacity and 931 km of sewerage network.

More than 1.03 lakh new household sewerage connections have been provided, benefiting approximately 31.76 lakh citizens.

78 lakes rejuvenated, 87 gardens developed

Urban beautification has also been a key component of the mission. Gujarat has completed 97 lake rejuvenation projects worth ₹301 crore, resulting in the restoration of 78 lakes.

Additionally, 99 garden development projects worth ₹94 crore have been completed, leading to the development of 87 gardens and parks across urban areas.

Women’s self-help groups get livelihood opportunities

The mission is also creating livelihood opportunities for women through the Amrut Mitra and Women for Tree initiatives.

Around 178 women’s self-help groups are participating in the Women for Tree initiative. Under the programme, 165 projects worth ₹604.158 lakh have been undertaken, with more than 1.52 lakh trees planted so far. DeshGujarat