Education, Arts, Language and Culture Ministry stated that about 82-km area having width of about 2.5 km from Bhuntar to Kothi in Kullu district had been included in the Amrut scheme to formulate a master plan to meet the basic needs of people by 2041.

Key Points:

• As tourism is the backbone of the district ,Adventure tourism, religious tourism and deity culture has to be kept in mind. The consultancy agency had worked hard to prepare the master plan, but still there was a scope for improvement by taking suggestions from stakeholders.
• The department are told to organise a workshop to get more suggestions from elected representatives, voluntary organisations and various associations. 
• 41 villages and two cities Kullu and Manali have been included in the scheme. Solid waste management, sewerage, drinking water facility, roads and parking, development of untouched tourist destinations and beautification of cities had been included in the plan.

About Amrit Scheme:

• Recently, the Prime Minister launched the second phase of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0).The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the nodal ministry for the scheme.
• It is the continuation of the AMRUT mission launched in June 2015 to ensure that every household has access to a tap with the assured supply of water and a sewerage connection.AMRUT 2.0 aims to provide 100% coverage of water supply to all households in around 4,700 ULBs (Urban Local Bodies).
• It also seeks to promote Atmanirbhar Bharat through encouraging Startups and Entrepreneurs (Public Private Partnership).