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29 August 2026

AMRUT 2.0 drinking water project in Ongole

AMRUT 2.0 is a flagship national mission for urban infrastructure and water supply, making it a relevant example for questions on government welfare schemes and urban development.

1 min read Day 3 of 3 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) project launched in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Total project cost is ₹424.42 crore.
  • Objective is to provide round-the-clock (24/7) drinking water supply to urban residents.
  • Project timeline for completion is set at two years.
  • The project involves infrastructure development at Rangarayudu Cheruvu.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 3 in Andhra Pradesh municipal governance reforms, which has been running since 17 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the AMRUT 2.0 mission in addressing urban water security challenges in India. How does such infrastructure development contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the AMRUT 2.0 mission?

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