PM Modi launches second phases of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, AMRUT
The Hindu
The mission will promote data-led governance in water management and technology sub-mission to leverage the latest global technologies and skills, PMO said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). SBM-U 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 have been designed to realise the aspiration to make all cities garbage free and water secure, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
At an event at the Ambedkar International Centre here, the Prime Minister launched the flagship missions.
These missions signify a step forward in the march towards effectively addressing the challenges of rapidly urbanising India and will also help contribute towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, the PMO said.