%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(54).png "India & ADB Signs USD 500 Million Loan Agreement to Improve Tertiary Health Care & Medical Education")
- This agreement aims to enhance access to quality and affordable tertiary health care and medical education in Maharashtra.
- The loan will support the establishment of four new medical colleges attached to tertiary care teaching hospitals.
- These facilities will incorporate climate- and disaster-resilient, gender-responsive, and socially inclusive features in underserved districts.
- Additionally, the program will increase bed capacity in government tertiary care hospitals and hire at least 500 new doctors.
- This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide modern medical services in underserved areas and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for patients through better availability of quality drugs.
Question:
1 What is the main purpose of the USD 500 million loan agreement between India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 21st August 2024?
- A) To build highways in Maharashtra
- B) To enhance access to quality and affordable tertiary healthcare and medical education
- C) To promote agriculture and rural development
- D) To develop tourism infrastructure in Maharashtra
