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Date: 2025-07-31 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: India

Parliament Question: Implementation of Projects under AMRUT 2.0

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Executive Summary: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs addresses Lok Sabha question 1953 regarding the implementation and monitoring of drinking water supply projects under AMRUT 2.0 in various Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Ernakulam district. The response details the scheme's framework, monitoring mechanisms, project approvals, and specific project details in the mentioned municipalities and Kochi Municipal Corporation, as of July 31, 2025. It highlights the role of State governments and ULBs in water management, supported by the Union Government through financial and technical assistance. Key Points / Main Content: * **Framework and Responsibilities:** * Water is a State subject; management of drinking water is the responsibility of the State Government/Urban Local Bodies. * Government of India supplements State efforts through schemes like AMRUT 2.0, providing financial and technical support. * **AMRUT 2.0 Implementation and Monitoring:** * States/UTs, through State High Powered Steering Committees (SHPSCs), select, appraise, prioritize, and implement projects within Mission guidelines. * SHPSC, headed by the Chief Secretary, monitors implementation at the State/UT level. * State Level Technical Committee (SLTC), headed by the Secretary, Urban Development/Housing Department, provides technical support. * An Apex Committee reviews and monitors the Mission periodically. * Independent Review and Monitoring Agencies (IRMAs) assess and monitor work done. * Progress is reviewed through video conferences, webinars, workshops, and site visits by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). * A dedicated online portal tracks progress and project-wise outcomes. * **Projects in Ernakulam District:** * 86 projects worth ₹471.96 crore have been approved under AMRUT 2.0 in Ernakulam District. * Details of approved projects in various ULBs include water supply, sewerage, water body rejuvenation, parks, green spaces development and septage management. * **Water Supply Projects (Annexure I):** * Specific water supply projects are detailed in Annexure I, including project title, ULB, project cost, State/ULB share, and status. * Projects range from water supply improvements in various zones to construction/renovation of GLSRs, OHSRs, pump houses, and replacement of pipelines. * Status varies from "NIT Issued" (Notice Inviting Tender) to "Contract Awarded" and "Completed." Impact Analysis: * **State Governments and Urban Local Bodies:** * *Impact:* Responsible for managing drinking water and implementing AMRUT 2.0 projects. * *Action Required:* Select, appraise, prioritize, and implement projects within Mission guidelines; monitor implementation through SHPSC and SLTC. * **Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA):** * *Impact:* Provides financial and technical support; monitors progress through various means. * *Action Required:* Periodically review and monitor progress through video conferences, webinars, workshops, and site visits; track progress via the online portal. * **Citizens in Ernakulam District (specifically in the listed ULBs):** * *Impact:* Improved water supply infrastructure and access to functional household tap connections (FHTC). * *Action Required:* None specified, but benefit from the improved infrastructure resulting from the projects. * **State High Powered Steering Committee (SHPSC):** * *Impact:* Responsible for monitoring the implementation of the scheme at the State/UT level. * *Action Required:* Oversee and guide the execution of projects within their jurisdiction.

Key Entities Referenced

AMRUT 2.0: Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0, a Government of India scheme for urban development. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for housing and urban development policies and programs. Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding AMRUT 2.0 implementation was raised. Ernakulam District, Kerala: A district in the state of Kerala, India, where several projects under AMRUT 2.0 are being implemented. Kochi Municipal Corporation, Kerala: A municipal corporation in Ernakulam district, Kerala, where drinking water supply projects are being implemented under AMRUT 2.0. Eloor, Kerala: A municipality in Ernakulam district, Kerala, where drinking water supply projects are being implemented under AMRUT 2.0. Kalamassery, Kerala: A municipality in Ernakulam district, Kerala, where drinking water supply projects are being implemented under AMRUT 2.0. State High Powered Steering Committee SHPSC: Committee headed by the Chief Secretary of the State, to monitor the implementation of the scheme at the State UT level.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1953 TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 31, 2025 IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS UNDER AMRUT 2.0 NO. 1953. SHRI HIBI EDEN: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is closely monitoring the implementation and progress of the drinking water supply projects under AMRUT 2.0 in Eloor, Kalamassery, Maradu, North Paravur, Thrikkakara, Thrippunithura Municipalities and Kochi Municipal Corporation and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the projects identified in Ernakulam district so far under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, particularly in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) including Eloor, Kalamassery, Maradu, North Paravur, Thrikkakara, Thrippunithura Municipalities and Kochi Municipal Corporation; (c) whether the Government has approved drinking water supply projects under AMRUT 2.0 in various wards of the above-mentioned municipalities and Kochi Municipal Corporation; and (d) if so, the details thereof including the ward/division number, name of the project, estimated expenditure, expected date of completion, State/ULB share and the current status of the work? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU) (a) to (d): Water is a State subject and management of drinking water is the responsibility of the State Government/ Urban Local Bodies. Government of India supplements the efforts of the States through schematic interventions/ advisories. It provides financial and technical support to the States through various schemes/ Missions such as Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0). …2/--2- Under AMRUT 2.0, States/ Union Territories (UTs), through their respective SHPSCs, have been empowered to select, appraise, prioritise and implement projects within the broad framework of Mission guidelines. The Mission guidelines have provisions for formation of State High Powered Steering Committee (SHPSC) headed by the Chief Secretary of the State, to monitor the implementation of the scheme at the State/ UT level. State Level Technical Committee (SLTC) headed by the Secretary, Urban Development & Housing Department provides technical support to the SHPSC in monitoring and supervising the scheme at the State level. Further, an Apex Committee constituted under the ambit of Mission guidelines reviews and monitor the Mission periodically. For assessment and monitoring of work done under AMRUT in the States/ UTs, there is a provision of Independent Review and Monitoring Agencies (IRMAs). Also, in order to fast-track the implementation of AMRUT 2.0, the progress is periodically reviewed and monitored through regular video conferences/ webinars/ workshops/ site-visits etc. by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) with the States/ UTs and ULBs. There is a dedicated AMRUT 2.0 online portal for tracking progress and project-wise outcomes. In Ernakulam District, 86 projects worth ₹471.96 crore have been approved under AMRUT 2.0. The details of projects approved in various Urban Local Bodies of Ernakulam District are as under: …3/--3- ULBs Water Supply Sewerage/Se Water Body Parks/ Green ptage Rejuvenation Spaces Management Development No. Approve No. Approv No Approve No. Approve d Cost ed Cost . d Cost d Cost (in Cr.) (in Cr.) (in Cr.) (in Cr.) ALUVA 2 4.93 1 0.12 1 0.35 ANGAMALY (M) 1 4.96 1 0.93 1 0.55 ELOOR 1 7.35 3 0.85 1 0.55 KALAMASSERY 1 14.41 1 0.51 1 0.85 (M) KOCHI 15 122.50 3 225.90 3 7.66 4 1.60 KOOTHATTUK 1 5.30 1 0.53 ULAM KOTHAMANGA 9 11.34 2 0.70 1 0.55 LAM (M) MARADU(M) 1 1.74 1 0.27 1 0.75 MUVATTUPUZ 1 7.40 5 0.69 1 0.54 HA (M) PARAVUR (M) 1 5.18 6 1.10 1 0.54 PERUMBAVOO 2 12.95 1 0.42 1 0.55 R (M) PIRAVOM 1 4.53 1 0.55 1 0.35 THRIKKAKARA 2 7.04 1 0.30 1 0.80 (M) THRIPPUNITHU 1 12.50 1 0.57 1 0.79 RA (M) Grand Total 39 222.12 3 225.90 28 15.18 16 8.77 The Details of water supply projects approved in Ernakulam district under AMRUT 2.0 is given in ANNEXURE I. *****ANNEXURE-I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1953 REGARDING “IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS UNDER AMRUT 2.0”, DUE FOR ANSWER IN THE LOK SABHA ON 31.07.2025: WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS IN ERNAKULAM DISTRICT UNDER AMRUT 2.0 Approved State/U Total LBs SI Status of ULB Project Title Project share NO project Cost (In (In ₹. ₹. Cr.) Cr.) Priority 7-Water supply improvements to Kaloor zone- 1 KOCHI 19.95 13.2987 NIT Issued laying distribution mains from the OHSR at Kaloor AMRUT 2.0 -Priority-24- Construction of GLSR-15LL & OHSR-l5 LL capacity, Supply and Erection of 120HP (2Nos) & 75Hp (2Nos) pump sets and Contract 2 KOCHI 17.01 11.3389 interconnection works at Awarded perumanoor pump house and replacement of old and damaged pipes in various roads in Division 39 (Old) of Kochi Corporation AMRUT2.0-Construction of 10LL THRIKKAKAR GL SUMP, pump house and allied Contract 3 3.36 1.68 A(M) works in cochin university Awarded compound AMRUT 2.0-WSS TO MARADU Contract 4 MARADU(M) 1.74 0.87 MUNICIPLITY -Phase 1 Awarded Priority 23-Improving water supply to divisions 33,70,71 and 72- Contract 5 KOCHI 5.05 1.68872 Replacing old and damaged 200 Awarded mm CI pipe and 100 mm AC pipes Priority 06-Water supply improvements to Pachalam zone - Contract 6 KOCHI 15.75 5.2668 providing distribution mains from Awarded the Pachalam OHSR- PHASE 2 AMRUT 2.0-Providing Functional Household tap connections to Angamaly ANGAMALY Contract 7 Municipality,Replacement of 4.96 2.48 (M) Awarded damaged distribution lines ,providing rider lines and extensions and allied works AMRUT-2.0 AMRUT 2.0-UWSS to KOTHAMANG Kothamangalam-Providing FHTC 8 2.5 1.25 Completed ALAM (M) to Urban house holds in Kothamangalam municipality Amrut 2.0-Water supply improvement to Edakochi Zone- 9 KOCHI Construction of 5LL capacity 2.6 0.86944 NIT Issued GLSR, pump house,and supply and installation of Pump setApproved State/U Total LBs SI Status of ULB Project Title Project share NO project Cost (In (In ₹. ₹. Cr.) Cr.) AMRUT 2.O- Replacing old, THRIKKAKAR damaged, under size distribution Contract 10 3.68 1.84 A(M) lines and sluice valves in Awarded Thrikkakara Municipality AMRUT 2.0- SWAP-2- Replacing old and damaged 700mm primo pipe (pumping main to Karuvelippady Contract 11 KOCHI 10.51 3.51454 pump house) by 700mm DI K9 pipe Awarded from Perumanoor pump house to Thevara AMRUT 2.0 - Replacing old and damaged CI and AC pipes with DI Contract 12 KOCHI K9 and PVC pipes on both side 5 1.672 Awarded along Deshabhimani road, Kochi Corporation. AMRUT 2.0 -Priority 24 A- lmproving water supply to Fort Kochi area - Supplying, laying, 13 KOCHI testing and commissioning of 11.48 3.83891 NIT Issued 600mm Dl K9 pumping main for a length of 3300m from Beach road Jn. to Fort Kochi OHSR KOTHAMANG Ward-22: Karakkunnam Drinking 14 0.58 0.29 Completed ALAM (M) Water Project AMRUT 2.0-Muvattupuzha Municipality-Renovation of MUVATTUPU Contract 15 Existing Water Supply Scheme 7.4 3.7 ZHA (M) Awarded UWSS to Muvattupuzha & Providing FHTC to all Households AMRUT 2.0 - Aluva Municipality- Providing new house connections Contract 16 ALUVA ,replacing old damaged AC/GI 1.36 0.68 Awarded pipes ,supplying and installing 2 Nos VT pump sets at WTP. Priority13-Construction of 4 lakh litres GLSR at Thoppumpady- interconnecting the pumping main 17 KOCHI 7.41 2.4779 NIT Issued from Maradu plant with proposed GLSR and renovation of pump house AMRUT 2.0 - Aluva Municipality- Providing new house connections in various wards of Aluva Municipality, replacing old 18 ALUVA damaged AC/CI/GI pipes and allied 3.57 1.785 NIT Issued works, shifting of existing water connections to new lines, supply and fixing of valves at various locations etc.- Phase- IIApproved State/U Total LBs SI Status of ULB Project Title Project share NO project Cost (In (In ₹. ₹. Cr.) Cr.) AMRUT 2.0 - Eloor Municipality - Construction of 15LL capacity 19 ELOOR OHSR near old Ayurvedha hospital 7.35 3.675 NIT Issued Manjummal, laying 300mm DI(k9) pipes and allied works. AMRUT 2.0-Perumbavoor Municipality –UWSS to PERUMBAVO Perumbavoor Municipality – 20 3.3 1.65 NIT Issued OR (M) Replacing damaged 400 mm AC pumping main with 400 mm DI K9 pipe and providing FHTC. KOTHAMANG Ward-3&4: Karingazha Drinking Contract 21 1.75 0.875 ALAM (M) Water Project Awarded KOTHAMANG Ward-06: Kumbalathumury Contract 22 0.26 0.13 ALAM (M) Drinking Water Project Awarded KOTHAMANG Ward-25: South Venduvazhy Contract 23 1.58 0.79 ALAM (M) Drinking Water Project Awarded KOTHAMANG Ward-06: Ayyappanmudy Drinking Contract 24 1.42 0.71 ALAM (M) Water Project Awarded AMRUT 2.0 - Kalamassery KALAMASSE Municipality- Construction of 20LL 25 14.41 7.205 NIT Issued RY (M) OHSR tank near CUSAT pump house and allied works. KOTHAMANG Ward-12: Valiyapara Drinking Contract 26 1.49 0.745 ALAM (M) Water Project Awarded KOTHAMANG Ward-27: Vilayal Drinking Water 27 0.75 0.375 NIT Issued ALAM (M) Project KOTHAMANG Ward-13: Puthuppady Drinking Contract 28 1.02 0.51 ALAM (M) Water Project Awarded AMRUT 2.0 - Providing FHTC by Augmenting or Retrofitting the Existing scheme & Replacement Contract 29 PARAVUR (M) 5.18 2.59 of old damaged AC Premo Pipe Awarded lines in North Paravur Municipality in Ernakulam District AMRUT2.0-Perumbavoor PERUMBAVO Contract 30 Municipality-Augmentation of 9.65 4.825 OR (M) Awarded water supply scheme Priority-4 Water supply improvements to Pachalam zone - Contract 31 KOCHI 4.2 1.40448 providing distribution mains from Awarded the Pachalam OHSR - PHASE 1Approved State/U Total LBs SI Status of ULB Project Title Project share NO project Cost (In (In ₹. ₹. Cr.) Cr.) Amruth 2.0 Improvement of waterline distribution and Contract 32 PIRAVOM providing FHTC to Urban 4.53 2.265 Awarded households of Piravom muncipality AMRUT 2.0 -WSS to Tripunithura Municipality- Providing FHTC,by THRIPPUNIT Contract 33 augmenting or retrofitting the 12.5 6.25 HURA (M) Awarded existing Water Supply Scheme and laying new rider line AMRUTH 2.0 - Kuthattukulam KOOTHATTU Municipality - Renovation of Contract 34 5.3 2.65 KULAM Existing Water Supply Scheme Awarded UWSS to Koothat AMRUT2.0 -Priority1- Improving water supply at Palarivattom, Edappally,Vennala area- replacement of old pipes- laying distribution mains from Palarivattom to Vadathode- Improving Water Supply to Kochi Contract 35 KOCHI Corporation Divisions 34,35,36,37 15.76 5.27014 Awarded & 40(NEW) (old 32,49 & 50) by laying 500 mm DI (K9) & 160 mm PVC (6Kg/cm2) pipe line from edappally to vadathodu at Ponekkara road and laying 160 mm PVC from Thammanam to Palarivattom at Vyloppilly road AMRUT 2.0 -Priority 8- Improving water supply at Chalikkavattom area-Laying 200mm DI pipe and 160mm PVC pipe along Nandanath Kochacko road from Thammanam Junction and crossing NH by HDD 36 KOCHI 2.01 0.67214 NIT Issued method using 225mm PE pipe and 400mm MS pipe as casing for improving water supply at Chalikkavattom in Kochi Corporation Division 45 & 48(new) 31,32 &33(old) Priority 12-Improving the water supply at Kumaranasan road- Contract 37 KOCHI laying distribution pipe from 1.01 0.33774 Awarded Kathrikadavu bridge to STP junctionApproved State/U Total LBs SI Status of ULB Project Title Project share NO project Cost (In (In ₹. ₹. Cr.) Cr.) AMRUT 2.0 -Priority 11- Improving water supply at Ponnurunni area in Kochi Corporation division Contract 38 KOCHI 0.51 0.17054 no.53(new) and 31(old) by laying Awarded 160mm PVC pipe along Ponnurunni Kunjan Bava road Priority 18-Improving water supply Contract 39 KOCHI at Perumpadappu and Edakochi 4.27 1.42789 Awarded area- providing feeder lines Note: NIT – Notice Inviting Tender

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