Kerala still lags behind in executing AMRUT projects
The Hindu
As on September 30, only 52.59 % of the funds was expended for the schemes categorised in different components.
Kerala is struggling to complete the projects under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation ( AMRUT ) in nine civic bodies even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week announced the second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban aimed at making India's cities garbage-free and water- secure.
As on September 30, only 52.59 % of the funds was expended for the schemes categorised in different components such as water supply; sewerage; storm water drainage; urban transport, and development of parks. This, when the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is moving forward to introduce its flagship programme in several cities in the second phase.
Kerala has submitted three State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) approved by the Ministry for a total outlay of ₹2357.69 crore for 1,000 projects in nine civic bodies —Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kochi, Thrissur, Guruvayur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and Kannur — during 2015-2022.
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