CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was launched on 25 June, 2015. The objectives of the mission are to: Ensure that every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Odisha State AIDS Control Society has facilitated the various social protection schemes for PLHIVs in Odisha. The scheme are Madhu Babu Pension Yojana, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Mo Kudia Yojana, Take away Ration for children with HIV and free transport facility to ART centers for treatment.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) upto 2025-26 was approved by the Cabinet during October 2021 as a step towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat and with aim of making the cities ‘water secure’ and ‘self-sustainable’ through circular economy of water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Objectives of AMRUT Scheme. The AMRUT Scheme focuses on establishing an infrastructure for ensuring adequate sewage networks and water supply in the urban areas through the implementation of the urban revival projects. The first state to submit State Annual Action Plan under the AMRUT scheme was Rajasthan.