• As a part of mission AMRUT 2.0, Pey Jal Survekshan (PSJ) was launched to evaluate the achievements in providing the following services:

1. Water supply- quantity, quality, and coverage

2. Sewerage and septage management

3. The extent of reusing and recycling of water

4. Conservation of water bodies

• In September 2022, a survey was conducted to assess them, and over 5.21 lakh household replies were registered.

• The first edition of these PSJ awards will focus on the water-linked services in 485 AMRUT cities.

• A set of nine awards each was awarded to the cities and the states, respectively, for their exceptional performance.

• The AMRUT Mitra initiative was also launched, wherein the role of women in urban water management was emphasized.

• This will further help uplift women's socioeconomic status and empowerment.

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