The Indian government has signed a $200 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance urban infrastructure and improve essential services in Uttarakhand. The initiative aims to modernize water supply systems, sanitation, urban mobility, and other key public amenities, thereby fostering sustainable development in the state.
Modernize urban infrastructure and enhance essential services in Uttarakhand, focusing on,
Transportation and Urban Mobility
Climate Resilience
Water Supply Improvements
Sanitation Improvements
Flood Management
Gender Inclusion Efforts
Co-Financing
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Why in the news? | The Indian government has signed a $200 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance urban infrastructure and improve essential services in Uttarakhand. |
Project Focus | Aims to improve water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and public amenities. |
Key Features | Climate-resilient roads, intelligent traffic system, eco-friendly buses, water supply upgrades |
Gender Inclusion | Training for women in bus driving, ticketing, and sanitation roles |
Co-Financing | European Investment Bank adds $191 million to amplify impact |
Other Initiatives | Flood Management Sanitation Projects Environmental Resilience |
Asian Development Bank | Estd. Year – 1966 Headquarters – Manila, Philippines President – Masatsugu Asakawa |
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