Rs 94 crore sanctioned under AMRUT 2.0 for Ghughus water project in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Urban Development Department on Thursday approved Rs 94 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 to implement a water-supply project in Ghughus, Chandrapur district.

Officials said the project aims to improve water supply infrastructure and address recurring shortages in the industrial township, which has faced demand pressures from both residential and industrial users.

According to a senior Chandrapur Municipal Council official, the project will include setting up new pipelines, treatment facilities, and overhead tanks, with a target to provide 135 litres per capita per day of potable water.

“The funds have been sanctioned and tenders for construction will be floated shortly,” the official said.

Under AMRUT 2.0, launched in 2021, the Centre and state governments share project costs to ensure 100 per cent coverage of water supply and sewerage systems in urban areas.

The Urban Development Department has also asked local bodies to prioritise energy-efficient operations and adopt smart metering for better accountability.

The project is expected to be completed within 24 months and will benefit nearly 80,000 residents of Ghughus and adjoining areas.