AMRUT and smart cities mission
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about AMRUT scheme?
1. AMRUT and Smart Cities Mission missions are interlinked.
2. AMRUT will lay the foundation for smart cities to grow and develop- Published on 11 Jan 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- AMRUT(Atal mission for rejunvention and urban transformation) scheme is to develop cities by providing better facilities and civic amenities.
- Under AMRUT, focus will be on providing basic infrastructure like providing tap water and sewer connections to every urban household, solid waste management, provision of roads and public transport.
Promotion of urban reforms to improve urban governance will also be supported.
- This Mission seeks to enable urban local bodies meet service level benchmarks in respect of various services.
- 500 cities with a population of above one lakh each would be included in AMRUT.
