Lok Sabha Question No. 623 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-04
Subject: Status of AMRUT Scheme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Diya Kumari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 623

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 04, 2021

## STATUS OF AMRUT SCHEME

NO. 623. MS. DIYA KUMARI:

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN  AFFAIRS  be pleased  to state:

- (a) the  current  status  of  implementation  of  Atal  Mission  for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) in the country including Rajasthan;
- (b) the  details/number  of  cities  selected  under  this  Centrally sponsored  scheme  in  the  State  of  Rajasthan  along  with  the criteria of selection;
- the funds allocated and spent under the scheme in Rajasthan
- (c) during the last three years, year /city-wise; and
- (d) whether the Government is planning to include Beawar city in its next phase of the scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a). Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)  was  launched  on  25  June  2015  with  focus  on  the development of basic urban infrastructure in the sectors of water supply, sewerage & septage management, storm water drainage,

non-motorised urban transport and development of green spaces & parks in 500 selected cities across the country, including 29 cities in Rajasthan.

Under  AMRUT,  Ministry  of Housing  &  Urban  Affairs has approved  State  Annual  Action  Plans  (SAAPs)  of  the  States/Union Territories (UTs) amounting to ₹77,640 crore for the entire Mission, which  include  committed  Central  Assistance  of  ₹35,990  crore.  So far, works have been completed for 3,273 projects costing ₹15,342 crore,  while  2,387  projects  costing  ₹  63,571  crore  are  under implementation.  Besides,  232  projects  worth  ₹2,263  crore  are  at various  stages  of  tendering.  Some  States/UTs  have  taken  up projects in excess of their approved SAAP size. In such cases, the entire  additional  cost  of  projects  shall  be  borne  by  the  respective State/UT.

Further,  97  lakh  water  tap  connections  and61  lakh  sewer connections  have  been  provided  so  far  under  AMRUT  and  in convergence with other schemes.

For  the  State  of  Rajasthan,  SAAPs  amounting  to  ₹3,223.94 crore,  which  include  committed  Central  Assistance  of  ₹1,541.95 crore,  have  been  approved  for  the  entire  Mission  period.  So  far, Government of Rajasthan has completed 65 projects worth ₹713.63 crore,  while  83  projects  costing  ₹2,442.56  crore  are  at  various stages of implementation. Further, one project costing ₹15.41 crore is under tendering. Besides,5.04 lakh water tap connections and3.73 lakh sewer connections have been provided under AMRUT and in convergence with other schemes in the State of Rajasthan.

## (b). List of 29 cities of Rajasthan selected under AMRUT has been attached as Annexure-I.

All Urban Local Bodies with a population of one lakh or more as per Census 2011, all other capital cities of States/UTs, all cities selected under Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) and identified cities on the stem of the main rivers, hill states, islands and tourist destinations were eligible for selection  under the Mission. Under AMRUT, central funds are allocated/released State-wise only and not city-wise. The details of Central Assistance released to the State of Rajasthan under various components of AMRUT during the  last  three  financial  years  and  the  current  financial  year  are

(c). given at Annexure II.

(d). Beawer city has already been covered under AMRUT scheme.

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## ANNEXURE-I

ANNEXURE-IREFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  OF  PART  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 623 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 04 FEBRUARY, 2021:

List of 29 cities selected under AMRUT in Rajasthan

| 1. Ajmer     | 9. Bundi          | 17. Jaipur     | 25. Sawai Madhopur   |
|--------------|-------------------|----------------|----------------------|
| 2. Alwar     | 10. Chittaurgarh  | 18. Jhunjhunun | 26. Sikar            |
| 3. Baran     | 11. Churu         | 19. Jodhpur    | 27. Sujangarh        |
| 4. Beawar    | 12. Dhaulpur      | 20. Jhalawar   | 28. Tonk             |
| 5. Bharatpur | 13. Ganganagar    | 21. Kishangarh | 29. Udaipur          |
| 6. Bhilwara  | 14. Gangapur City | 22. Kota       |                      |
| 7. Bhiwadi   | 15. Hanumangarh   | 23. Nagaur     |                      |
| 8. Bikaner   | 16. Hindaun       | 24. Pali       |                      |

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## ANNEXURE-II

ANNEXURE-IIREFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  OF  PART  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 623 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 04 FEBRUARY, 2021:

All amounts in ₹ crore

| Details of funds released to Rajasthan under various components of AMRUT during the last three Financial Years (FY) & the current FY   | Details of funds released to Rajasthan under various components of AMRUT during the last three Financial Years (FY) & the current FY   | Details of funds released to Rajasthan under various components of AMRUT during the last three Financial Years (FY) & the current FY   | Details of funds released to Rajasthan under various components of AMRUT during the last three Financial Years (FY) & the current FY   | Details of funds released to Rajasthan under various components of AMRUT during the last three Financial Years (FY) & the current FY   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Component                                                                                                                              | FY 2017- 18                                                                                                                            | FY 2018- 19                                                                                                                            | FY 2019- 20                                                                                                                            | FY 2020- 21                                                                                                                            |
| AMRUT Project funds                                                                                                                    | 111.27                                                                                                                                 | 419.13                                                                                                                                 | 143.91                                                                                                                                 | 586.54                                                                                                                                 |
| Administrative & Other Expenses                                                                                                        | 8.95                                                                                                                                   | 21.47                                                                                                                                  | -                                                                                                                                      | 12.83                                                                                                                                  |
| Incentive for Reforms                                                                                                                  | 37.94                                                                                                                                  | 14.29                                                                                                                                  | 16.12                                                                                                                                  | -                                                                                                                                      |
| GIS based master plan sub- scheme                                                                                                      | 1.75                                                                                                                                   | 3.51                                                                                                                                   | -                                                                                                                                      | 3.90                                                                                                                                   |
| Local Area Plan/Town Planning Scheme                                                                                                   | -                                                                                                                                      | -                                                                                                                                      | 0.40                                                                                                                                   | -                                                                                                                                      |
| Against eligible projects of erstwhile JnNURM                                                                                          | 104.54                                                                                                                                 | 20.72                                                                                                                                  | -                                                                                                                                      | -                                                                                                                                      |
| Total                                                                                                                                  | 264.45                                                                                                                                 | 479.12                                                                                                                                 | 160.43                                                                                                                                 | 603.27                                                                                                                                 |

Note: Data as on 28.01.2021