- The project aims to upgrade approximately 500 kilometers of state highways and major district roads to a two-lane design, incorporating climate- and disaster-resilient features.
- ADB will also enhance the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Limited (MPRDC) in terms of climate change adaptation, disaster resilience, and road safety.
- The project will promote gender equality and social inclusion by establishing an internship program for female students and collaborating with women’s self-help groups.
- This project will connect rural areas to growth centers and industrial corridors and establish roads that are better, safer, and more climate-resilient to ensure Madhya Pradesh’s inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economic growth.
- The project will upgrade about 500 kilometers of state highways and major district roads to a standard two-lane feature.
Question:
Q.1 Who approved the USD 175 million loan for road upgrades in Madhya Pradesh?a. World Bank
b. Asian Development Bank
c. International Monetary Fund
d. Reserve Bank Of India
