Overview

• Pending AMRUT 2.0 works covering water supply, sewerage, green spaces and lake rejuvenation must finish by March 31, 2026.
• Departments were told to issue pending administrative approvals immediately, secure statutory permissions in advance and use phased approvals to prevent delays.
• Local bodies must participate as per rules before work starts, with construction to begin only after all clearances are obtained.
• Completion of urban Health and Wellness Centres under the National Health Mission was prioritized, alongside manpower planning with a focus on paramedical roles and infrastructure checks for nursing colleges.
• Approvals from the National Centre for Disease Control for Ayushman Bharat health infrastructure projects will be fast-tracked, with upkeep of emergency ‘Bhishma Cubes’ and coverage of pending PM Matru Vandana beneficiaries directed.