AMRUT Mission — Water and Sanitation for Urban Areas

What is AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation)?

AMRUT is a Government of India urban infrastructure scheme covering 500 cities and towns (population 1 lakh+ and special category cities). AMRUT 2.0 (launched 2021) aims to:

• Provide 100% household tap water connections in all AMRUT cities
• Provide sewerage/septage management coverage to 500 cities
• Create green spaces and parks in urban areas
• Rejuvenate water bodies within cities

Under AMRUT 2.0, the goal is to make Indian cities Water Secure Cities with universal water access.

Key Benefits for Residents

Am I Covered?

AMRUT covers residents of 500 selected cities including:

• All state/UT capital cities
• Cities with population 1 lakh+
• 13 cities on heritage city list
• 7 cities along major rivers under NMCG
• Some cities with 75,000+ population in special categories

Check if your city is an AMRUT city at amrut.gov.in → City List.

How to Get a New Tap Water Connection

Water connections under AMRUT are given by your Urban Local Body (ULB) — Municipal Corporation, Nagar Palika, or Town Panchayat.

Step 1 — Contact Your ULB Water Department

Visit the Water Works / Water Supply Department of your Municipal Corporation or Nagar Panchayat.

Ask for the new water connection application form under Jal Jeevan Mission (urban) or AMRUT.

Step 2 — Submit Application

Submit with:

• Aadhaar card — identity proof
• Property documents (registry/NOC from owner if tenant)
• Proof of address — electricity bill, ration card
• Photographs
• Connection fee (nominal — varies by city, typically ₹500–₹2,000)

Step 3 — Inspection and Connection

ULB water department:

1. Inspects the site for pipe laying feasibility
2. Lays the connection pipe to your house
3. Installs a water meter
4. Activates the connection

Step 4 — Monthly Bill Payment

After connection, you pay a monthly water tariff based on meter reading. Under AMRUT, tariff revision is done periodically. Many cities have free or subsidised water for BPL households.

AMRUT 2.0 — What's New

Frequently Asked Questions

1. My city is not on the AMRUT list. How do I get a water connection?

Contact your state's Municipal Administration or Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). States have their own schemes for smaller towns not covered under AMRUT.

2. I live in a rented house. Can I apply for a new water connection?

Yes, as a tenant with the owner's NOC (No Objection Certificate). The connection is on the property, so the owner typically applies. As a tenant, discuss with your landlord.

3. My area has a pipeline but water doesn't come regularly. Whom do I complain to?

File a complaint with your Municipal Corporation / Nagar Palika — at the water works office, on their website, or through the civic app (many cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru have apps). AMRUT targets 24×7 water supply — persistent supply issues can be escalated to the State AMRUT nodal agency.

4. Is sewerage connection under AMRUT free?

A nominal connection fee is charged (varies by city). Sewer construction work is government-funded through AMRUT. The household connection from the main sewer line to the house is at the household's expense (typically ₹2,000–₹10,000 depending on distance).

5. What is the difference between AMRUT and Jal Jeevan Mission?

Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) covers rural areas — every rural household gets a functional tap connection. AMRUT covers urban areas. Both aim at universal tap water access but operate in different geographies.

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