Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The Centre has decided to extend the mission period of the flagship initiative Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) by two more years. The government was unable to meet the set targets for urban renewal in 500 cities. AMRUT was launched on 25 June 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative will complete its mission period in March 2020. The initiative aimed to provide 139 lakh water connections by March 2020, 145 lakh sewer connections, storm water drainage projects, parks, and green spaces and LED streetlights.