The correct answer is: A) AMRUT
The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is a flagship program of the Government of India launched in June 2015. The program aims to improve the quality of life of people in urban areas by providing basic infrastructure and services.
AMRUT covers 500 cities and towns in India, including 20 cities in Karnataka. The program has a total outlay of Rs. 50,000 crore, of which Rs. 20,000 crore is from the central government and Rs. 30,000 crore is from the state governments.
The key objectives of AMRUT are:
- To provide 100% coverage of water supply to all households in urban areas by 2020.
- To provide 100% coverage of sewerage and septage management in urban areas by 2020.
- To provide 100% coverage of storm water drainage in urban areas by 2020.
- To improve the quality of air in urban areas by reducing air pollution.
- To improve the quality of water in urban areas by reducing water pollution.
- To improve the quality of life in urban areas by providing better infrastructure and services.
AMRUT is a comprehensive program that aims to improve the quality of life of people in urban areas. The program has a number of key features, including:
- A focus on providing basic infrastructure and services.
- A focus on improving the quality of life in urban areas.
- A focus on citizen participation.
- A focus on sustainability.
AMRUT is a major step forward in the development of urban areas in India. The program has the potential to improve the quality of life of millions of people.
The other options are:
- B) Smart Cities Mission: The Smart Cities Mission is a flagship program of the Government of India launched in June 2015. The program aims to develop 100 smart cities in India.
- C) HRIDAY: The Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) is a flagship program of the Government of India launched in January 2015. The program aims to develop 100 heritage cities in India.
- D) Swachh Bharat Mission: The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a flagship program of the Government of India launched in October 2014. The program aims to make India open defecation free by 2019.