Vijayawada: The state government approved 281 projects worth Rs 10,319.93 crore under the AMRUT 2.0 programme to upgrade water supply and sanitation systems in urban areas across the state. The projects will be implemented under the Concessionaire Hybrid Annuity Model through the Andhra Pradesh Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation (APUFIDC).

The projects were cleared under the Revised State Water Action Plan Tranche I and II. Of the total project cost, Rs 6,477.03 crore has been earmarked for capital expenditure and Rs 1,498.97 crore for operation and maintenance over ten years. The remaining Rs 2,343.93 crore covers the interest component.

Funding will come from multiple sources: Rs 2,470.56 crore from the Central government under AMRUT 2.0, Rs 2,490.72 crore from t

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