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Atal Mission For Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation

Providing basic services (e.g. water supply, sewerage, urban transport) to households and building amenities in cities which will improve the quality of life for all, especially the poor and the disadvantaged is a national priority.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

This is an open scheme and there is no eligibility required for the scheme. | Five hundred cities have been selected under AMRUT.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Is my city listed in the 500 cities selected for AMRUT Mission?

You can check the list of cities here. | http://amrut.gov.in/content/citiescovered_map.php

Can the ULB hire consultant for the SLIP preparation?

The MoHUA has simplified the process for SLIP preparation and is also hand -holding the cities. It is for States/ ULBs to decide on hiring the services of a consultant.

- Is there any limit to the project cost for each sector that the ULBs will propose for SLIP?

No, but the states/ ULBs has to give consideration to the National Priorities of the Mission and the Guidelines. It is universal coverage water and sewerage (Para 5.1, 6.5 and 6.6).

How ULB Will Share 30% In AMRUT? It Is Very Difficult Of ULBs Which Are Depended On States.

The contribution of State Govt is minimum 20%. There is no upper limit on State share in SAAP. The States / ULBs may decide in accordance with para 7.4 and 7.5 of guidelines.

What shall be the general order of prioritization of projects in water and sewerage sector?

Universal coverage of water supply shall be given top priority. Next will be universal coverage of sewerage connection to all households.

How should replacement of pipes be decided in identifying the activities?

Replacement of pipe line shall be considered only if it leads to NRW reduction in case of water supply and improvement in collection efficiency in case of sewerage.

Is separate budget for city mission management units and state mission management shall be provided?

The AMRUT Mission focuses on 500 target cities/ULBs. 10% of the annual budget allocation shall be kept apart and given to the States/UTs every year as incentive for achievement of Reforms. The reforms achievement will be a result of the joint efforts of Mission ULBs/State Government. The Guidelines of the Mission provide that the incentive award will only be used in Mission Cities on admissible components of the AMRUT.

Can the incentive for Reforms be extended to ULBs other than AMRUT cities?

The AMRUT Mission focuses on 500 target cities/ULBs. 10% of the annual budget allocation shall be kept apart and given to the States/UTs every year as incentive for achievement of Reforms. The reforms achievement will be a result of the joint efforts of Mission ULBs/State Government. The Guidelines of the Mission provide that the incentive award will only be used in Mission Cities on admissible components of the AMRUT.

Can the Capacity Building be extended to ULBs other than AMRUT cities?

The Capacity Building component aims at training of 45000 personnel from the Mission Cities. Presently only personnel from the Mission Cities will be preferred.