Himachal Pradesh joined hands with ADB

Current Context: The Government of Himachal Pradesh has entered into a partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the purpose of improvement of infrastructure facilities.

• Both the state government and ADB will work to improve the infrastructure in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh (HP). 
• The foundation stone for the same was led by CM of HP. 
• The total estimated cost for infrastructure activities is Rs 15 crore out of which Rs 9 crore will be offered by ADB and the rest amount by the state government. 
• Also, CM of HP inaugurated a Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Pandoh area and a vehicle parking building named Bhimakali at Mandi town.
• Also, a lift water supply scheme from Kangnidhar to Dudar Bharaun in gram panchayat Dudar Bharaun of Tehsil Sadar was inaugurated by CM.
• The foundation stone to build a new building of government primary school located at Bal Mani (U-block) was led by CM.
• Static Part: 
• HQ of ADB: Mandaluyong, Philippines
• President of ADB: Masatsugu Asakawa
• CM of HP: Jai Ram Thakur
• Governor of HP: Bandaru Dattatreya
• Lakes in HP: Pandoh Lake, Prashar Lake, Brighu Lake, Dhankar Lake, Nako Lake, Rewalsar Lake

Question: 

Q.1 With whom Himachal Pradesh Government partnered to improve the infrastructure in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh?
a. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
b. New Development Bank
c. Asian Development Bank 

d. World Bank