Lok Sabha Question No. 1611 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Jal Hi AMRIT Scheme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya, Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh, Dr. Shivaji Bandappa Kalge, Shri Yaduveer Wadiyar, Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Dr. Jayanta Kumar Roy, Shri Lumbaram Choudhary, Shri P P Chaudhary, Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Smt. Hema Malini, Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre, Smt. Himadri Singh, Shri Praveen Patel, Shri Vijay Baghel, Shri Ganesh Singh, Shri Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel, Shri Miteshbhai Rameshbhai Patel, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Shri Parshottambhai Rupala, Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal, Shri Vijay Kumar Dubey, Shri Jai Prakash, Shri Dulu Mahato, Shri P C Mohan, Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Smt. Bijuli Kalita Medhi, Dr. Nishikant Dubey, Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Shri Manish Jaiswal, Shri Alok Sharma, Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Shri Khagen Murmu, Shri Anup Sanjay Dhotre, Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram, Smt. Aparajita Sarangi, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Manoj Tiwari, Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi, Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1611

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 05, 2024

## JAL HI AMRIT SCHEME

NO. 1611.

SHRI DULU MAHATO:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

SHRI P P CHAUDHARY:

SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE:

SMT. HIMADRI SINGH:

SHRI ALOK SHARMA:

SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI ANUP SANJAY DHOTRE:

SHRI MANISH JAISWAL:

SHRI P C MOHAN:

SMT. BIJULI KALITA MEDHI:

SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH:

SHRI LUMBA RAM:

SHRI BASAVARAJ BOMMAI:

SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

SHRI GANESH SINGH:

SHRI VISHWESHWAR HEGDE KAGERI:

DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA:

SHRI MITESH PATEL BAKABHAI:

SHRI YADUVEER WADIYAR:

DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY:

SHRI JAI PRAKASH:

SHRI HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI PATEL:

SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

SHRI PARSHOTTAMBHAI RUPALA:

SMT. HEMA MALINI:

SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:

SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA:

DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SMT. APARAJITA SARANGI:

SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI:

SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:

SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT:

SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN:

SHRI PRAVEEN PATEL:

SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

## DR. SHIVAJI BANDAPPA KALGE: SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP: SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

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

- (a) the  measures taken/being taken for implementation of the Jal Hi Amrit scheme  along  with  the  expected  outcomes  thereof  in  the  country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the number of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) nominated by the Urban Local  Bodies  (ULBs)  for  participation  in  this  initiative  and  the  current status thereof with regard to Shimla and Amroha Parliamentary Constituencies;
- (c) the details of the Clean Water Credit System and the manner in which it is likely to incentivise STPs to improve their performance in treating waste water;
- (d) the  details  regarding  the  Atal  Mission  for  Rejuvenation  and  Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0) State/UT-wise;
- (e) the total budget allocated for the 68 projects sanctioned under AMRUT 2.0 along with the manner in which it contributes to the overall funding for water management in urban areas; and
- (f)  the current status of project implementation under the mission including the number of projects completed, ongoing and tendered, State/UT-wise?
- ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a) to (c):  Sanitation being a state subject, management of sewerage and septage  system  in  the  cities/towns  is  the  responsibility  of  the  State Governments  and  the  Urban  Local  Bodies  (ULBs)/Urban  Development Authorities. However, Government of India supplements the efforts of the States and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in providing infrastructure for basic services  such  as  sewerage  and  septage  infrastructure  in  urban  areas through its various flagship Missions like Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and AMRUT 2.0.

"Jal Hi AMRIT" is a sub-scheme under AMRUT 2.0 reforms, which aims to  incentivize  States  and  Union  Territories  (UTs)  to  efficiently  manage sewage treatment plants for recyclable treated water meeting environmental standards on sustained basis. The focus of this sub-scheme is  to  build  capacity  and  incentivizing  qualitative  improvements  in  the treated discharge effluent. This initiative is targeted to create opportunities for suitable reuse of water, contributing to the overall goal of water security through increasing water availability under the Mission. The outcomes envisaged are as below:

- (i) Improvement in treated effluent quality
- (ii) Enhancement of reuse capacity of treated used water in urban area and enhancing water availability through reuse of used water.
- (iii) Improved capacity of ULBs / parastatals /operational staff through targeted training
- (iv) Enhancement in monitoring systems like Online Continuous Effluent/ Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for operational efficiency and transparency.

This  initiative  is  for  award  of  incentives  to  the  existing  Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and not for sanction of new projects. Participation of existing STPs under this sub-scheme is voluntary.

Under this programme, provision has been made for assessment of participating  STPs  based  on  the  desktop  assessment,  field  verification, water quality testing and thereafter issue of Star-rating certificate with six months validity to the eligible STPs based on the final assessment. The amount of incentive for the STPs with 3-Star and above rating in different groups is as below:

|        | Group - 1                    | Group - 2                    | Group - 3                    | Group - 4                    | Group - 5                    |
|--------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Star   | STPs with treatment capacity | STPs with treatment capacity | STPs with treatment capacity | STPs with treatment capacity | STPs with treatment capacity |
| rating | < 5 MLD                      | 5 to <10 MLD                 | 10 to <50 MLD                | 50 to <100 MLD               | 100 MLD & above              |
| *****  | 0.75 Crore                   | 1.5 Crore                    | 4 Crore                      | 6 Crore                      | 8 Crore                      |
| ****   | 0.5 Crore                    | 1 Crore                      | 2 Crore                      | 3 Crore                      | 5 Crore                      |
| ***    | 0.25 Crore                   | 0.75 Crore                   | 1Crore                       | 2 Crore                      | 2 Crore                      |

A 70:30 incentive release structure has been adopted for this program with release of 70% of the incentive upfront to the STPs after meeting the required conditions and remaining 30% of incentive upon maintaining their star rating for another six months. 4 Star and 3 Star-rated STPs becomes eligible  for  balance  incentive  as  earmarked  for  higher  rating,  upon upgradation of their Standards to 5 Star and 4 Star rating respectively by next year.

Concerned STPs are to utilize the incentive released under the sub scheme for improvement of operating efficiencies, technology upgradation, capital expenditures for reuse infrastructure, setting up  of real time data management system (OCEMS & SCADA etc.) and capacity building of staff.

MoHUA has taken the following measures for implementation of Jal Hi Amrit scheme-

- i. An online module has been developed by MoHUA and ULBs/ STPs have submitted  their  information/  details  on  this  module  on  AMRUT  2.0 portal.
- ii. Around  2,500  participants  have  been  trained  through  on-site  and online  training  programmes  organised  for  States/  UTs  &  ULBs including two trainings for assessors and samplers.
- iii. For desktop assessment, field verification and capacity building of ULBs, specialised agencies have been onboarded. Progress of the assessment is monitored daily with the agencies and issues raised are addressed on real time basis.
- iv. For  field  data  collection  and  verification,  mobile  app  has  been developed by MoHUA.

So far, 848 Sewage Treatment Plants have been enrolled (submitted information) via online platform for assessment. In Shimla Parliamentary constituency of Himachal Pradesh, 6 Sewage Treatment Plants have been submitted.  However,  in  Amroha  Parliamentary  constituency  of  Uttar Pradesh,  ULB  has  not  submitted  any  Sewage  Treatment  Plant  for assessment so far under the said scheme.

(d) to (f):   AMRUT 2.0 has been launched on 1st Oct 2021 enabling the cities to become  'self-reliant'  &  'water  secure'.  Providing  universal coverage of sewerage & septage management in 500 AMRUT cities is other major focus of AMRUT 2.0. Rejuvenation of water bodies and development of  green  spaces  and  parks  are  other  components  of  the  Mission.  Total indicative outlay for AMRUT 2.0 is ₹2,77,000 crore including central share of  ₹76,760  crore. Under AMRUT 2.0, States/ Union Territories (UTs) are empowered  to  design,  prioritize  and  implement  the  projects  within  the broad framework of AMRUT 2.0 guidelines. State Water Action Plans for 8,998 projects worth ₹1,89,489 crore submitted by States/UTs have been approved by the Apex committee of MoHUA.

As reported by States/ UTs on AMRUT 2.0 portal (as on 15.11.2024), tenders have been issued for 5886 projects worth ₹1,15,872.91 crore out of which, contracts have been awarded for 4,916 projects worth ₹85,114.01 crore. Rest of the projects are at various stages of implementation. The State/UT-  wise  details  of  central  allocation,  no  of  projects  approved, completed, ongoing, and tendered is given in Annexure.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (d) to (f) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1611 REGARDING 'JAL HI AMRIT SCHEME', DUE FOR ANSWER IN THE LOK SABHA ON 05.12.2024.

State/UT-  wise  details  of  central  allocation,  no  of  projects  approved,  and works completed

(All amount in ₹ cr ore)

| S. No.    | State/ UT                            | Committed CA (Projects)   | CA approved so far   | Projects approved   | Projects approved   | Works Completed   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| S. No.    | State/ UT                            | Amount                    | Amount               | No                  | Amount              | Amount            |
| 1         | ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS            | 36                        | 34.9                 | 1                   | 34.9                |                   |
| 2         | ANDHRA PRADESH                       | 2948                      | 2,947.73             | 552                 | 8,515.31            | 429.07            |
| 3         | ARUNACHAL PRADESH                    | 226                       | 147.59               | 19                  | 183.01              | 3.14              |
| 4         | ASSAM                                | 775                       | 775                  | 60                  | 919.48              | 37.01             |
| 5         | BIHAR                                | 2628                      | 2,619.77             | 64                  | 8,481.14            |                   |
| 6         | CHANDIGARH                           | 170                       | 170                  | 6                   | 153.52              | 28.20             |
| 7         | CHHATTISGARH                         | 1303                      | 1,017.50             | 111                 | 2,593.66            | 199.99            |
| 8         | DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI & DAMAN AND DIU | 30                        | 30                   | 1                   | 63.47               |                   |
| 9         | DELHI                                | 2885                      | 2,104.27             | 89                  | 2,450.01            | 245.74            |
| 10        | GOA                                  | 85                        | 78.78                | 24                  | 156.35              | 10.66             |
| 11        | GUJARAT                              | 4512                      | 4,511.80             | 922                 | 17,431.56           | 3,540.97          |
| 12        | HARYANA                              | 1496                      | 742.62               | 57                  | 1727.36             | 190.17            |
| 13        | HIMACHAL PRADESH                     | 256                       | 255.99               | 49                  | 321.66              | 60.20             |
| 14        | JAMMU AND KASHMIR                    | 867                       | 812.28               | 153                 | 1665.11             | 5.76              |
| 15        | JHARKHAND                            | 1183                      | 1,183.00             | 113                 | 4202.53             | 72.96             |
| 16        | KARNATAKA                            | 4628                      | 4,611.68             | 703                 | 10274.13            | 858.90            |
| 17        | KERALA                               | 1374                      | 1,374.00             | 740                 | 3743.43             | 414.45            |
| 18        | LADAKH                               | 128                       | 58.5                 | 3                   | 195.05              |                   |
| 19        | LAKSHADWEEP                          | 2                         | -                    | -                   | -                   |                   |
| 20 MADHYA | PRADESH                              | 4065                      | 4,052.06             | 1,273               | 12963.14            | 412.11            |
| 21        | MAHARASHTRA                          | 9310                      | 9,310.00             | 303                 | 31722.23            | 3,873.61          |

| S. No.   | State/ UT     | Committed CA (Projects)   | CA approved so far   | Projects approved   | Projects approved   | Works Completed   |
|----------|---------------|---------------------------|----------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
|          |               | Amount                    | Amount               | No                  | Amount              | Amount            |
| 22       | MANIPUR       | 170                       | 133.11               | 32                  | 155.73              | 1.36              |
| 23       | MEGHALAYA     | 111                       | 108.45               | 1                   | 121                 | 91.96             |
| 24       | MIZORAM       | 143                       | 140.02               | 166                 | 157.78              | 40.54             |
| 25       | NAGALAND      | 176                       | 175.96               | 64                  | 218.9               |                   |
| 26       | ODISHA        | 1373                      | 1,373.00             | 348                 | 3940.98             | 1,276.09          |
| 27       | PUDUCHERRY    | 150                       | 149.57               | 19                  | 189.68              | 55.58             |
| 28       | PUNJAB        | 1836                      | 1,596.29             | 195                 | 3659.47             | 15.24             |
| 29       | RAJASTHAN     | 3552                      | 3,506.49             | 321                 | 10823.72            | 1,432.32          |
| 30       | SIKKIM        | 40                        | 40                   | 8                   | 49.41               | 17.52             |
| 31       | TAMIL NADU    | 4942                      | 4,942.00             | 1,270               | 14687.83            | 4,809.45          |
| 32       | TELANGANA     | 2789                      | 2,788.03             | 252                 | 9584.26             | 69.06             |
| 33       | TRIPURA       | 157                       | 157                  | 18                  | 191.53              | 113.85            |
| 34       | UTTAR PRADESH | 8161                      | 8,161.00             | 654                 | 26626.97            | 3,476.53          |
| 35       | UTTARAKHAND   | 585                       | 210.38               | 19                  | 263.04              | 48.89             |
| 36       | WEST BENGAL   | 3658                      | 3,658.00             | 388                 | 10621.59            | 1,184.99          |
|          | Grand Total   | 66,750                    | 63,976.77            | 8,998               | 1,89,089.94         | 23,016.30         |