Schemes
· SBM 2.0
The "Swachh Bharat Mission" launched by
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is a transformative initiative aimed at
achieving a clean and hygienic India. This mission extends to every corner of
the nation, including the picturesque region of Jammu & Kashmir, under the
"Swachh Jammu & Kashmir (Clean J&K) Mission." The Prime
Minister envisions a country where cleanliness is not just a practice but a way of life, deeply ingrained in the cultural ethos of
its citizens. The mission seeks to address critical sanitation challenges,
ensure proper waste management, and foster behavioral
change towards hygiene through mass awareness campaigns and community-driven
efforts.
For Jammu & Kashmir, the Swachh Bharat Mission holds particular
significance. The region, known for its natural beauty, faces unique challenges
in waste management due to its diverse topography and climatic conditions. By
adopting sustainable waste management practices and promoting sanitation, the
mission aims to preserve the pristine environment of the region, making it a
cleaner and healthier place for residents and visitors alike. Beyond
environmental benefits, the mission is expected to
boost tourism, attract investment, and improve the overall quality of life.
The Clean J&K Mission is not just about physical cleanliness; it symbolizes
a larger movement for societal change. By involving local communities,
empowering urban local bodies, and fostering public-private partnerships, it
aims to create a self-sustaining ecosystem of cleanliness and civic responsibility.
This initiative reflects PM Modi’s vision of an inclusive and developed India,
where regions like Jammu & Kashmir play an integral role in the nation’s
journey towards sustainable development and prosperity.
Link to Website : https://swachhjk.in/
· AMRUT 2.0
AMRUT 2.0 aims to provide water supply through
functional taps to all households in statutory towns and coverage of sewerage/septate
management
The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) scheme was launched on 01 October 2021 for the
period of 05 years i.e. from the financial year 2021-22 to the financial year
2025-26. AMRUT 2.0 is designed to provide universal coverage of water supply
through functional taps to all households in all the statutory towns in the
country and coverage of sewerage/septate management in 500 cities covered in
the first phase of the AMRUT scheme.
The total indicative outlay for AMRUT 2.0 is
₹2,99,000 crore including Central outlay of
₹76,760 crore for five years. This outlay includes funding of
₹22,000 crore (₹10,000 crore as Central Assistance) for ongoing
projects of AMRUT until March 2023.
The details of Central share of funds allocated
to each State and Union Territory (UT) for AMRUT 2.0 projects and
Administrative and Office Expenses (A&OE) are given at ANNEXURE –I.
The approved plan size of UT of Puducherry under
AMRUT scheme is ₹64.91 crore for the entire Mission period, which is
fully funded through Central share. Three cities of UT of Puducherry have been
covered under AMRUT. So far, ₹44.09 crore has been released for
project implementation against which Utilization Certificates (UCs) of an
amount of ₹32.68 crore have been received.
So far, UT of Puducherry has taken up 24 projects
worth ₹60.52 crore under AMRUT, of which 15 projects worth ₹19.41
crore have been completed, 6 projects worth ₹25.03 crore are under
implementation and 3 projects worth ₹16.08 crore are under
tendering. So far, works worth ₹36.65 crore have been physically
completed.
Link to Website: https://amrut.mohua.gov.in/
· PM Gati Shakti
PM GatiShakti is a
holistic and technology-driven approach by the Indian government to plan, fund,
and execute infrastructure development for a multi-modal connectivity network. Launched in October 2021, it uses a cutting-edge, GIS-based
National Master Plan (NMP) to synchronize the efforts of different ministries
and stakeholders, improving project planning,
execution, and monitoring. The initiative aims to accelerate India's economic growth by reducing
logistics costs, enhancing the ease of doing business and living, and creating
a connected, seamless network of roads, railways, ports, airports, and other
infrastructure.
Link to Website: https://pmgatishakti.gov.in/pmgatishakti/login
· Smart City projects
https://myjammu.jk.gov.in/
https://srinagar.nic.in/srinagar-smart-city/
https://srinagar.nic.in/smart-city-strategy/
https://huddobps.jk.gov.in/
· PM SVANIDHI
PM SVANidhi, or the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi, is a micro-credit
scheme launched in June 2020 by India's Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs to provide street vendors with
collateral-free working capital loans to help them resume their livelihoods. Key features include small, tiered loans, an interest
subsidy for timely repayments, cashback incentives for digital
transactions, and a focus on formalizing the informal sector and promoting
digital financial inclusion.
Link to Website:
https://pmsvanidhi.mohua.gov.in/
· PMAY
The Pradhan
Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a flagship housing scheme by the Indian government
to provide affordable housing to the urban poor and economically weaker
sections, as well as rural families, with the vision of "Housing for
All". It aims to achieve this through financial assistance,
subsidies on home loans, and support for constructing, enhancing, or acquiring
homes, covering both urban and rural areas. The scheme has urban (PMAY-U) and rural (PMAY-G) components, offering
different types of support based on the beneficiary's income and location.
Link to Website:
https://pmay-urban.gov.in/about
· NCAP
NCAP stands
for the National Clean Air Programme, a government initiative in India aimed at
reducing air pollution and improving air quality in urban centers,
including those in Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the NCAP framework supports various local
efforts, such as the "Clean Jammu, Green Jammu" campaign, which focuses on
tree plantation and public participation to combat pollution. The program also addresses significant pollution sources like
vehicles and diesel generators, promoting stricter regulations and sustainable
alternatives to improve air quality in cities like Jammu and Srinagar.
· Cities 2.0
"Cities
2.0" in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) refers
to initiatives under programs like the Smart Cities Mission, Pradhan Mantri
Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-Urban 2.0), Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, and
CITIIS 2.0, which aim to develop urban areas into modern, sustainable, and liveable
centres. These programs focus on aspects like infrastructure
development, sanitation, housing, and integrated waste management in cities
like Srinagar and Jammu.
· Digital India
Drainage
Sector
The
Department contemplates to provide proper drainage network in the State. Accordingly,
various schemes/works under this sector have been taken up to
be executed through Srinagar/Jammu Municipal Corporations and
Directorate of Urban Local Bodies, Kashmir/Jammu.
· NULM
NULM 2.0
for J&K refers to the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission
(DAY-NULM), a central government scheme to support urban poor by
providing access to gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment
opportunities. The "2.0" in "NULM 2.0" may refer to the second phase
of the scheme or recent initiatives, as the original NULM was renamed DAY-NULM
in 2016. In Jammu & Kashmir, DAY-NULM is implemented
through City Mission Management Units (CMMUs) and focuses on skill development,
micro-enterprise development, and social security for vulnerable groups.