Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation – AMRUT”:
1.It was launched in 500 cities in 2015, with an aim to provide universal coverage of water supply in 500 selected AMRUT cities and substantial improvement in sewerage coverage.
2.The cities will submit roadmap for outcomes to be achieved by them during the mission period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: AMRUT was launched in 500 cities in 2015, with an aim to provide universal coverage of water supply in 500 selected AMRUT cities and substantial improvement in sewerage coverage.

  • Universal coverage of water supply by providing household tap connections in all 4,378 statutory towns. 100% coverage of household sewage/ septage management in 500 AMRUT cities targeted.
  • Effecting water source conservation, rejuvenation of water bodies and wells, recycle/ reuse of treated used water, and rainwater harvesting by involving community at large.
  • Mission will co-opt women and youth for concurrent feedbacks about its progress. Women SHGs will be involved in water demand management, water quality testing and water infrastructure operations.
  • The cities will submit roadmap for outcomes to be achieved by them during the mission period.

Source: FORUMIAS