New Delhi: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs commemorated today the 9th anniversary of three landmark initiatives: the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), the Smart Cities Mission, and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), a PIB press release stated.
These initiatives, launched on June 25, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was one of the key initiatives in the government’s efforts to improve the quality of life of the people living in urban areas. The mission is aimed at providing sustainable infrastructure and services that meet the needs of the growing population. This includes the development of new cities and towns, the improvement of existing infrastructure, and the promotion of affordable housing.
The government launched the AMRUT mission in 2015 with a budget of Rs 10,000 crore. The mission has received positive feedback from industry and has been instrumental in providing services to the people living in urban areas.
Some of the key achievements of the AMRUT mission are listed below. The mission has led to the development of 100 new cities and towns across India. These cities have been equipped with modern infrastructure and facilities, including housing, schools, health centers, and other public amenities. The mission has also led to the improvement of existing infrastructure of cities and towns across India. This has included the development of new roads, bridges, and other public facilities The AMRUT mission has also helped in the promotion of affordable housing in urban areas. The government has launched a number of initiatives under the AMRUT mission to provide affordable housing to the homeless and the low-income section of the population.
These initiatives have helped in providing a safe and secure dwelling for the majority of the people. The AMRUT mission is a significant step forward in the government’s efforts to provide sustainable development and improve the quality of life of the people living in urban areas. The mission has received positive feedback from industry.