- Objectives:
- Ensure basic infrastructure services in urban areas.
- Relates to water supply, sewerage, septage management, drainage.
- Includes pedestrian, non-motorized, and public transport facilities.
- Develops green spaces and parks to improve quality of life.
- Aims to transform urban living conditions through infrastructure upgradation.
- Promotes urban reforms (e-governance, capacity building, municipal cadre).
- Devolves funds and functions to urban local bodies.
- Lays foundation for cities to grow into smart cities.
- Progress:
- Selected 500 cities for up-gradation.
- States are equal partners in planning and implementation.
- Launched simultaneously and interlinked with Smart Cities Mission.