JICA Signed ODA Loan of JPY Yen 232.209 billion with India for 9 projects across Sectors

Current Context: On February 20, 2024, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed loan agreements with the Government of India to provide Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans of up to Japanese Yen (JPY) 232.209 billion for 9 projects across various sectors in India.

• The initiative aims to strengthen infrastructure and developmental projects in India.
• The Notes were exchanged between Vikas Sheel, Additional Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India; and Mr. Suzuki Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to India.
• Here are the projects:
• Project for Promoting Start-up and Innovation in Telangana
• Project for the Construction of Chennai Peripheral Ring Road (Phase 2)
• North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project (Phase 7)
• North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project (Phase 3) (Tranche II)
• Project for the Improvement of Urban Water Supply System in Uttarakhand
• Project for the Improvement of Health and Medical Services in Uttar Pradesh
• Project for the Improvement of Health and Medical Services in Bihar
• Project for the Improvement of Health and Medical Services in Odisha
• Project for the Improvement of Health and Medical Services in Chhattisgarh

Question:

Q.1 Who is the Ambassador of Japan to India?
a. Mr. Suzuki Hiroshi
b. Vikas Sheel
c. Narendra Modi
d. Shinzo Abe