Which of the following infrastructure initiatives is associated with urban development in India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
Explanation:
• The AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme focuses on urban infrastructure development, particularly water supply, sewerage, urban transport, and green spaces.
• Launched in 2015, AMRUT aims to improve basic civic amenities in 500+ cities.
• It seeks to ensure universal water supply and sewage coverage.
• It emphasizes result-oriented planning and capacity building of urban local bodies.
• AMRUT replaced the earlier JNNURM programme.
Information Booster:
• AMRUT 2.0 was launched in 2021 to promote clean water for all through a stronger urban pipeline system.
• The mission aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs—Goal 11: Sustainable Cities).
Additional Knowledge:
(a) RURBAN Mission
• Focused on rural development, not urban areas.
(b) PM-KUSUM
• A scheme for solar energy in agriculture.
(c) Managed Services Provider Scheme
• Not related to urban infrastructure.