The Centre has approved an investments of over Rs 5,800 crore in five states for timely implementation of basic urban infrastructure projects under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). <br/><br/>These states are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Bihar and Tripura. With today's approvals, total investment approved in water supply, sewerage and other components under AMRUT has gone up to Rs 51,505 crore. <br/><br/>Urban Development Ministry said, an inter Ministerial apex committee of AMRUT today approved the investments of 2,279 crore rupees for Gujarat, one thousand 232 crore for Rajasthan, one thousand 200 crore for Punjab, one thousand 42 crore for Bihar and 62 crore rupees for Tripura for the next three financial years.<br/><br/>Under AMRUT, providing water taps to all urban households is given top priority followed by improving sewerage networks, storm water drains and public transport.

The Centre has approved an investments of over 5,800 crore rupees in five states for timely implementation of basic urban infrastructure projects under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). <br/><br/>These states are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Bihar and Tripura. With today's approvals, total investment approved in water supply, sewerage and other components under AMRUT has gone up to 51,505 crore rupees. <br/><br/>Urban Development Ministry said, an inter Ministerial apex committee of AMRUT today approved the investments of 2,279 crore rupees for Gujarat, one thousand 232 crore for Rajasthan, one thousand 200 crore for Punjab, one thousand 42 crore for Bihar and 62 crore rupees for the next three financial years.<br/><br/>Under AMRUT, providing water taps to all urban households is given top priority followed by improving sewerage networks, storm water drains and public transport.