PM launches Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 & AMRUT 2.0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, SBM-U and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0, AMRUT. The  SBM-U 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 have been designed to realize the aspiration to make all cities Garbage Free and Water Secure. These flagship missions signify a step forward towards effectively addressing the challenges of rapidly urbanizing India. It will also help in achieving the targets set under the Sustainable Development Goals-2030. Launching the initiatives at a function in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said, the aim of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 is to make cities garbage-free while the Second Phase of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation is to make cities water secure. He said, cleanliness is not just for a day, fortnight or year, it is a mega campaign for everyday and for everyone to take part in it.

 Modi said, the the next phase of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and AMRUT is a key step in fulfilling Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's dream of urban ease of living and solve problems of the people. He called upon all the State Governments, Mayors and local administrations to actively get back to the cleanliness mission. He said, the journey of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and AMRUT Mission so far makes every Indian pride.He said, today India is processing about one lakh tonnes of waste every day. In 2014, less than 20 per cent of the waste was being processed which stands now at 70 per cent of daily waste. The Prime Minister said the garbage mountains in cities will be processed and removed completely.
Talking about fund allocation for urban development, Modi said, only 1.25 lakh crore rupees was allotted seven years before 2014 while after that the government has allotted nearly  four lakh crore rupees for the sector. He stressed the need to ensure 100 per cent urban families receive water connections and sewer line connectivity. He added that once sewage water treatment increases in the country, it will help in keeping rivers cleaner. He said, today India is processing about one lakh tonnes of waste every day. In 2014, less than 20 per cent of the waste was being processed which stands now at 70 per cent of daily waste. The Prime Minister said the garbage mountains in cities will be processed and removed completely.
Talking about fund allocation for urban development, Mr. Modi said, only 1.25 lakh crore rupees was allotted seven years before 2014 while after that the government has allotted nearly  four lakh crore rupees for the sector. He stressed the need to ensure 100 per cent urban families receive water connections and sewer line connectivity. He added that once sewage water treatment increases in the country, it will help in keeping rivers cleaner.