Lok Sabha Question No. 4537 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Implementation of Projects under AMRUT
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4537

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 19, 2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS UNDER AMRUT

NO. 4537.  SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is implementing Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 nationwide to strengthen water supply,  sewerage  and  core  urban  infrastructure  in  selected  cities  and towns and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Katni town in Madhya Pradesh has been included under AMRUT 2.0  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  details  of  the  projects sanctioned therein;
- (c) the  present  status  of  implementation  of  water  supply,  sewerage  and related urban infrastructure works in Katni including timelines fixed for
- their completion;
- (d) whether the progress remains slow or infrastructure gaps persist and if so, the reasons therefor along with the corrective measures taken in this regard; and
- (e) the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  to  ensure  timely  completion  of AMRUT  works  in  Katni  so  that  improved  urban  services  support  local economic activity, public health and regional development?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 has been launched on 01 October 2021 in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/ cities including Katni Town in Madhya Pradesh, enabling the cities to become 'self-reliant' and 'water secure'. Providing universal coverage of sewerage & septage management in 500 AMRUT cities is one of  the  major  focus  areas  of  AMRUT  2.0.  Rejuvenation  of  water  bodies, development  of  green  spaces  and  parks  are  other  components  of  the Mission.

Under AMRUT 2.0 States/ Union Territories (UTs) are empowered to select, appraise,  prioritise  and  implement the projects as per  the local needs within broad framework of Mission guidelines.

Under AMRUT 2.0, State Water Action Plans (SWAPs) comprising of 8,771 projects worth ₹1,92,482.52 crore have been approved so far, which include  3,531  water  supply  projects  worth  ₹1,19,670.51  crore,  584 Sewerage & Septage Management projects worth ₹65,624.98 crore, 2,991 water body rejuvenation projects worth ₹6,083.32 crore and 1,665 parks projects worth ₹1,103.71 crore.

Under AMRUT 2.0, the SWAPs of Madhya Pradesh comprising of 04 projects  worth  ₹95.98  crore  in  Katni  town  have  been  approved,  which include 01 water supply project worth ₹55 crore, 01 sewerage/septage management project  worth  ₹38.5  crore  and  02  waterbody  rejuvenation projects worth ₹2.48 crore.

The State Government has informed that 02 waterbody rejuvenation projects  have  been  completed.  The  water  supply  project  has  been grounded in August, 2025 with project completion date of August, 2027. The  project  covers  Functional  Household  Tap  Connections  (FHTCs)  to 5,158  households  through  strengthening  and  expansion  of  the  water distribution network. The sewerage/ septage management project is also grounded in June, 2025 with project completion date of June, 2027. The project covers sewer connections to 6,827 households through development of sewer network and associated infrastructure. The State has  also  informed  that  continuous  monitoring  and  coordination  with implementing agencies are undertaken to ensure timely completion.

The  Mission  guidelines  have  specific  provisions  for  formation  of State  High  Powered  Steering  Committee  (SHPSC)  headed  by  the  Chief Secretary of the State, to monitor and supervise the implementation of the scheme at the State/ UT level. State Level Technical Committee (SLTC) headed  by  the  Secretary,  Urban  Development  &  Housing  Department provides technical support to the SHPSC in monitoring and supervising the scheme at the State level. Further, an Apex Committee constituted under the ambit of Mission guidelines reviews and  monitor the Mission periodically. For assessment and monitoring of work done under AMRUT 2.0  in  the  States/  UTs,  there  is  a  provision  of  Independent  Review  and Monitoring Agencies (IRMAs). Also, in order to fast-track the implementation  of  AMRUT  2.0,  the  progress  is  periodically  reviewed  & monitored through regular video conferences/ webinars/ workshops/ sitevisits  etc.  by  Ministry  of  Housing  and  Urban  Affairs  (MoHUA)  with  the States/ UTs & their ULBs. There is a dedicated AMRUT 2.0 online portal for tracking the progress and monitoring of projects provided by the States/ UTs.

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