To make Indian cities water secure and self-reliant, the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) was launched on October 1, 2021, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to an official statement from the MCD, "The initiative was part of the MCD's ongoing efforts to address unauthorised religious encroachments and uphold the integrity of public spaces."