Urban Rejuvenation and Transformation Supported by Large-Scale GIS-based Master Plan

Overview

The government of India launched the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) in 2015 as a National Mission. The AMRUT mission focuses on 11 reforms and 52 milestones to be implemented by 500 Mission Cities in different States, revolving around e-governance, constitution and professionalisation, augmenting double-entry accounting, urban planning and city level plans, devolution of funds, review of building by-laws, setting up financial intermediary at the state level, municipal tax and fee improvement, improvement in levy and collection of user charges, credit rating, energy and water and Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission).

The Mission focuses on the following Thrust Areas:

1. Water supply 2. Sewerage facilities and septage management 3. Storm water drains to reduce flooding 4. Pedestrian, non-motorized and public transport facilities, parking spaces, and 5. Enhancing amenity value of cities by creating and upgrading green spaces, parks and recreation centres, especially for children.

The Mission has committed central assistance of USD 4.5 billion with a 100% centrally funded sub-scheme of the GIS-based Master Plan for all 500 cities with a budget outlay of USD 0.064 billion.