Current World Environment

Management of Urban Water Resources through AMRUT in Uttar Pradesh

Awadhesh Kumar Singh¹ , Priyansha Singh¹ ^* and Manoj Kumar Sharma²

¹ Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India

² Department of Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner-Jaipur, Rajasthan India

Corresponding author Email: priyansha.rcueslko@gmail.com

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.20.2.24

Abstract

Water resource management is a critical aspect of sustainable urban development, especially in densely populated and water-stressed states like Uttar Pradesh. This study evaluates the outcomes of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) across 61 urban local bodies in Uttar Pradesh, using primary data from 400 beneficiaries and secondary data from State Annual Action Plans. Key findings reveal a 48% increase in water tap connections and a 29 percent rise in sewerage coverage between 2015 and 2020. Regression analysis (R² = 0.771) confirms the strong influence of water infrastructure on service delivery satisfaction. This work uniquely integrates beneficiary perspectives with performance metrics, offering a comprehensive policy-impact analysis of AMRUT. By benchmarking outcomes against earlier studies, the novelty lies in establishing a robust, evidence-based assessment framework that can guide AMRUT 2.0 implementation. The study highlights the importance of community participation, policy coherence, and smart infrastructure planning in ensuring water security.

Keywords

AMRUT; Sustainable Urban Development; Sanitation; Urban water management; Urban water supply; Urban Infrastructure Development; Water Conservation Strategies

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Singh A. K, Singh P, Sharma M. K. Management of Urban Water Resources through AMRUT in Uttar Pradesh. Curr World Environ 2025;20(2). DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.20.2.24

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Singh A. K, Singh P, Sharma M. K. Management of Urban Water Resources through AMRUT in Uttar Pradesh. Curr World Environ 2025;20(2).

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