ADB Approves USD 200 Million Loan to Expand Urban Services in Kolkata

Current Context: Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 200 million loan on February 28, 2025, for the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Sustainability, Hygiene, and Resilience Project.

• Objective: Enhance climate-resilient sewerage and drainage systems to address urban flooding, sanitation, and public health challenges in Kolkata.

Key Components:

• 84 km of trunk and secondary sewerage/drainage pipelines.
• 176 km of lateral pipelines with 50,000 household sewer connections.
• 1 sewage treatment plant and 5 pumping stations.
• Early flood warning system expansion.

Question

Q.1 What is the primary objective of the USD 200 million loan approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Kolkata on February 28, 2025?
a) To promote industrial growth in Kolkata
b) To enhance climate-resilient sewerage and drainage systems
c) To develop rural infrastructure in West Bengal
d) To fund educational reforms in urban areas

Answer: b) The primary objective of the USD 200 million loan approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to Enhance climate-resilient sewerage and drainage systems to address urban flooding, sanitation, and public health challenges in Kolkata.