Consider the following statements with respect to Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-2.0) & Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban transformation 2.0(AMRUT-2.0).

Consider the following statements with respect to Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-2.0) & Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban transformation 2.0(AMRUT-2.0).

1. Both the mission have been designed to realize the aspirations to make all our cities ‘Garbage free’ and ‘Water Secure’.

2. Both the mission will also contribute towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Choose the correct statement/s given above.

A. 1 Only

B. 2 Only

C. Both 1& 2

D. None

Answer: Both 1& 2

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on 1^st October, 2021.

Objectives:

• Addresses the challenges of rapidly urbanizing India.
• Contribute towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
• To make all cities garbage free and water secure.

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