As of 5 November 2026, Gujarat had completed 497 projects worth ₹4,832 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. Launched by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on 1 October 2021, the mission aims to improve urban infrastructure and ease of living. The projects have been implemented under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Water Supply and Sewerage
The state completed 224 water supply projects costing ₹2,937 crore, adding 539 million litres per day (MLD) of water treatment capacity and 2,128 km of distribution network. They provided more than 2.72 lakh household tap connections, benefiting about 23.87 lakh citizens. Gujarat also completed 77 sewerage projects worth ₹1,500 crore across 31 AMRUT cities. These added 162 MLD of sewage treatment capacity and 931 km of sewerage network; more than 1.03 lakh household sewerage connections now serve about 31.76 lakh citizens.
Urban Amenities and Project Extension
Completed works include 97 lake rejuvenation projects worth ₹301 crore, covering 78 lakes, and 99 garden development projects worth ₹94 crore, resulting in 87 new gardens and parks. AMRUT 2.0 was originally scheduled to run until 31 March 2026. The Ministry of Finance extended the deadline for completing existing projects through the 2026–27 financial year, until 31 March 2027.
Important Facts for Exams
- State planning framework: AMRUT’s State Annual Action Plan consolidates city-level Service Level Improvement Plans for the mission’s proposed cities in each state.
- City-level support: City Mission Management Units were proposed to assist Urban Local Bodies with staffing and technology at the city level.
- Scheme convergence: AMRUT can be linked, where required, with other national and state schemes concerning water, sewerage and urban infrastructure.
