Lucknow: Projects worth approximately Rs. 29,716 crore have been approved for Uttar Pradesh under govt of India’s Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0) scheme.These projects, in sectors like drinking water, sewerage, water conservation, and expansion of green areas, will work to strengthen the state’s infrastructure across districts and major cities.Under the scheme, being implemented from 2021 to 2026, projects are being implemented in 762 urban local bodies and 60 AMRUT cities.The state has approved 637 projects under the scheme, of which 114 projects have already been completed, while work is underway on 453 projects. Financial approval has been given to 612 projects and tenders for 567 projects have been approved.“Under the scheme, the largest share of funds has been earmarked for strengthening drinking water and sewerage systems. This includes 437 drinking water projects worth Rs 18,829 crore and 41 sewerage projects worth Rs 10124 crore,” said an official.In addition to this, govt has approved 190 water body revival projects worth Rs 403.45 crore for strengthening urban environment. Work is underway on 1,777 green land and park projects worth Rs 89.76 crore. Govt has focussed on reviving water bodies spread over one acre, rainwater harvesting, and water conservation.“Along with strengthening basic facilities such as drinking water and sewerage in cities, special attention is also being given to water conservation and environmental improvement. Revival of water bodies, rainwater harvesting and development of green areas will strengthen water security and environmental balance in urban areas. Through the mission, the expansion of civic amenities in the urban local bodies of the state is gaining new momentum,” said Masoom Ali Sarvar, managing director, UP Jal Nigam (urban).
