Government of India and ADB sign $125 million loan to upgrade urban services in Assam

Current Context: On 22 Sept 2025, the Government of India and ADB signed a $125 million loan agreement in New Delhi.

• The project, called the Assam Urban Sector Development Project, aims to upgrade urban services, improve water supply, and strengthen climate resilience.
• It will build 6 new Water Treatment Plants (72 MLD), lay 800 km of pipelines, and introduce real‑time monitoring to cut water losses.
• In Guwahati, stormwater management in the Bahini Basin will be upgraded with flood diversion channels and a retention pond.
• The project also promotes urban governance reforms like GIS‑based property tax and digital billing.

Question:

Q.1 On 22 September 2025, the Government of India signed a $125 million loan agreement with which international financial institution for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project?
a) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
b) World Bank
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) New Development Bank (NDB)

Answer: a) The loan was signed with the Asian Development Bank in New Delhi. ADB is a major partner in India’s infrastructure and urban development projects.