Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Odisha has emerged as a leading state in the country in the urban development sector, securing the first position for the successful implementation and service delivery under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0.
AMRUT 2.0, which was launched in October 2021 and extended up to March 2027, aims to ensure universal water supply, rejuvenation of water bodies and improved urban infrastructure across cities.
“In Odisha, the mission has witnessed significant progress across 89 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), with 345 projects approved at an estimated cost of Rs 4030.18 crore, covering both water supply and waterbody rejuvenation initiatives,” the Government said.
It also added that 99 projects under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme have already been completed in the state, while the remaining are progressing steadily across various stages of implementation. Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development department claimed that the state has achieved near-total utilisation of available funds, reflecting robust financial planning and efficient project management.
Under AMRUT 2.0, Odisha has made notable strides in strengthening urban water infrastructure. Seven Water Treatment Plants with a combined capacity of 43 MLD have been commissioned, benefitting 2.83 lakhs of citizens. In addition, 24×7 water supply systems have been operationalised in key urban centres, alongside the provision of more than 2.7 lakh household water connections.
