India, ADB Ink $126.4 M Deal for Sustainable Tourism in Uttarakhand

Current Context: On 10 September 2025 in New Delhi, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $126.42 million loan agreement.

• It will promote sustainable, inclusive, and climate‑resilient tourism in the Tehri Lake region of Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal district.
• The project targets 87,000+ residents and 2.7 million annual visitors through better tourism planning, upgraded infrastructure, sanitation, waste management, and disaster preparedness.
  Key features include climate‑resilient infrastructure, nature‑based solutions for landslide/flood risk, women‑ and youth‑led tourism services, and a livelihood matching grant programme.

Question:

Q.1 On 10 September 2025, the Government of India signed a $126.42 million loan agreement with which international institution to promote sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand?
a) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) RBI
d) International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Answer: a) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is financing this project to support sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient tourism in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Lake region.