The scheme was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in June 2015 under Ministry of Urban Development with the focus of the urban renewal projects is to establish infrastructure that could ensure adequate robust sewerage networks and water supply for urban transformation. The scheme is dependent with public private partnership model (PPP) model.
Purpose

Ensure that every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection
Increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (e.g. parks)
Reduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport (e.g. walking and cycling).

All these outcomes are valued by citizens, particularly women, and indicators and standards have been prescribed by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) in the form of Service Level Benchmarks (SLBs).

Thrust Areas

Water supply
Sewerage facilities and Septage management
Storm water drains to reduce flooding
Pedestrian, non-motorized and public transport facilities, parking spaces
Enhancing amenity value of cities by creating and upgrading green spaces, parks and recreation centers, especially for children.

Since GMDA, Jal Board are involved in number of water supply projects hence no project is submitted for water supply. On the basis of mandatory component Parks & Open Spaces SLIP has been proposed.

State Annual Action Plan (SAAP)
Assam has four (04) AMRUT cities. Following is the plan for Guwahati.

S. N.
Name of Project
Total Project Cost(in Rs Crore)

1
Providing New Green Park at Paltan Bazar Fish Market
5.49

2
Mahavir Udyan, Fancy Bazar
4.32

3
Nalini Bala Devi Park, Paltan Bazar
1.6

4
Tarun Ram Phookan Park, Machkhowa
3.82

5
Sankardev Udyan, Bharalumukh
3.77

Total
19.00