Gorakhpur sewerage Zone A-3 under AMRUT 2.0
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What happened
- The Cabinet approved ₹72140.41 lakh for the sewerage scheme of Zone A-3 in Gorakhpur under AMRUT 2.0. [UP Cabinet]
Background
- The cost is shared by the Centre, the state and the municipal body. [UP Cabinet]
Why it matters
- Sewerage lags far behind water supply in UP cities, which pollutes rivers.
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How to use this in Mains
- Sewerage lags far behind water supply in UP cities, which pollutes rivers.
Quotable data pointThe Cabinet approved ₹72140.41 lakh for the sewerage scheme of Zone A-3 in Gorakhpur under AMRUT 2.0 [UP Cabinet].
UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 29 January 2026 (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: urban sanitation.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPPCS
Gorakhpur's Zone A-3 sewerage project is under
Answer (b) & explanation
Source: as cited in this article.
Official source: UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 29 January 2026 (Hindi PDF)
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