- They have signed a loan agreement of $304 million for the same.
- The loan agreement is signed for Assam Intra-State Transmission System Enhancement Project.
- The total cost of this project is $365 million. The AIIB will be providing $304 million and the remaining funds will be granted by the state government.
- The project will improve the power transmission network in a reliable and secured manner, in order to meet the power demand of the state.
- Under this project, 10 transmission substations will be constructed, transmission lines will be laid down to carry power safely.
- The project will also upgrade the existing substations and transmission lines. The existing ground wire will be upgraded to optical power ground wire.
- Thus the project will help to improve the reliability, capacity and security of the power transmission network of the state.
- Static Part:
- HQ of AIIB: Beijing, China
- President of AIIB: Jin Liqun
- Folk Dance of Assam: Bihu dance, Bagurumba, Bhortal Dance, Jhumur dance
Question:
a. Asian Development Bank
b. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
c. World Bank
d. New Development Bank
