AMRUT Scheme Gets ₹8,000 Crore in Budget 2026, Down 20% From Last Year

• The AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme has been allocated ₹8,000 crore in the FY27 Budget.
• This allocation marks a 20% decline compared to the ₹10,000 crore provided in Budget 2025.
• AMRUT, launched in June 2015, aims to improve urban infrastructure, basic services, and quality of life in 500 selected cities.
• AMRUT 2.0, launched in October 2021, focuses on functional tap connections and sewerage/septage coverage.
• The Smart Cities Mission received no allocation, while the Urban Challenge Fund maintained its ₹10,000 crore allocation.

Why It Matters: AMRUT scheme sees a reduced budget of ₹8,000 crore, while urban development remains a focus.