Gujarat completes 497 AMRUT 2.0 projects worth ₹4,832 crore, adds 2.72 lakh tap connections
Synopsis
Gujarat has quietly crossed a major urban infrastructure milestone — 497 AMRUT 2.0 projects worth ₹4,832 crore, delivering tap water to 23.87 lakh people and sewer access to 31.76 lakh more. With 78 lakes restored and 87 parks developed, this is one of the most comprehensive state-level urban upgrade drives under any central scheme this year.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat completed 497 projects worth ₹4,832 crore under AMRUT 2.0 as of 5 November 2026 .
224 water supply projects (₹2,937 crore) added 539 MLD treatment capacity and 2.72 lakh+ tap connections, benefiting 23.87 lakh urban residents.
77 sewerage projects (₹1,500 crore) added 931 km of network and 1.03 lakh+ sewer connections, covering 31.76 lakh citizens.
97 lake rejuvenation projects restored 78 lakes ; 99 park/garden projects developed 87 recreational spaces.
178 SHGs under the Women for Trees initiative have planted over 1.52 lakh trees .
Projects implemented under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in line with the Centre's urban transformation goals.
Gujarat has completed 497 projects worth ₹4,832 crore under the Centre's AMRUT 2.0 scheme, delivering more than 2.72 lakh new household tap connections and over 1.03 lakh sewerage connections across urban areas, according to a state government statement issued on Thursday, 5 November 2026. The milestone marks a significant push under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, expanding water and sanitation access to millions of residents in the state's urban local bodies.
Water Supply: Scale and Reach
Of the total projects, 224 water supply projects worth ₹2,937 crore have been completed. These have added 539 million litres per day (MLD) of water treatment capacity, 1,366 lakh litres of water storage capacity, and 2,128 km of water distribution pipelines. The new household tap connections benefit approximately 23.87 lakh people in urban areas across the state.
Sewerage Network Expansion
In the sewerage sector, 77 projects worth ₹1,500 crore have been completed across 31 AMRUT cities. These projects have increased wastewater treatment capacity by 162 MLD and extended the sewerage network by 931 km. More than 1.03 lakh new household sewer connections have been provided, reportedly benefiting around 31.76 lakh citizens.
Lakes, Parks and Environmental Infrastructure
The scheme has also supported urban environmental and recreational infrastructure. A total of 97 lake rejuvenation projects worth ₹301 crore have been completed, resulting in the restoration of 78 lakes. Separately, 99 projects worth ₹94 crore have been completed for the creation and development of 87 gardens and parks across the state.
Women-Led Green Initiatives
The programme has also sought to generate livelihood opportunities for women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the 'Amrut Mitra' and 'Women for Trees' initiatives. Around 178 SHGs are participating in the Women for Trees initiative, through which more than 1.52 lakh trees have been planted under 165 projects worth ₹604.158 lakh.
Background and What's Next
Launched by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on 1 October 2021, AMRUT 2.0 aims to provide tap water connections to all households within Urban Local Body (ULB) jurisdictions while extending sewerage and septage facilities to households in 31 AMRUT cities. The mission also focuses on water security, the rejuvenation of water bodies and wells, improved urban planning, and financial resource mobilisation. The state government attributed the progress to the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, framing the results as aligned with the Centre's broader objective of improving urban infrastructure and ease of living. With AMRUT 2.0 still active, further project completions across Gujarat's urban landscape are expected in the months ahead.
Point of View
But the more important question is last-mile reliability — whether the 2.72 lakh tap connections are delivering water consistently, or merely logged as functional. India's urban infrastructure history is littered with pipelines that were laid but ran dry within months. The sewerage coverage expansion to 31.76 lakh citizens is notable, yet 31 AMRUT cities represent a fraction of Gujarat's urban footprint. As the scheme matures, attention must shift from project completion counts to service-level benchmarks and third-party audits that go beyond state government statements.
NationPress
5 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AMRUT 2.0 and when was it launched?
AMRUT 2.0, or the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0, is a central government scheme launched by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on 1 October 2021. It aims to provide tap water connections to all households in Urban Local Body jurisdictions and extend sewerage and septage facilities to households in 500 AMRUT cities nationally, with a focus on water security and urban environmental improvement.
How many people have benefited from Gujarat's AMRUT 2.0 projects?
According to the state government, the 224 water supply projects have benefited approximately 23.87 lakh people through new tap connections, while the 77 sewerage projects have provided coverage to around 31.76 lakh citizens across 31 AMRUT cities in Gujarat.
What infrastructure has been added under Gujarat's water supply projects?
The 224 completed water supply projects added 539 MLD of water treatment capacity, 1,366 lakh litres of water storage capacity, and 2,128 km of water distribution pipelines, along with over 2.72 lakh new household tap connections.
What environmental work has been done under AMRUT 2.0 in Gujarat?
Gujarat has completed 97 lake rejuvenation projects worth ₹301 crore, restoring 78 lakes, and 99 park and garden development projects worth ₹94 crore, creating 87 green recreational spaces. Additionally, 178 Self-Help Groups have planted over 1.52 lakh trees under the Women for Trees initiative.
Who is overseeing the AMRUT 2.0 implementation in Gujarat?
The projects are being implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, as stated by the Gujarat government, in alignment with the Centre's objective of improving urban infrastructure and ease of living for citizens.
