ADB Approved USD 190 Million Loan for Indore Metro Rail Project

Current Context: On 1 Oct 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 190 million loan for the Indore Metro Rail Project.

• The loan will finance an 8.62 km underground metro line with 7 stations, linking congested city areas to the airport.
• The project will be implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL), with operations targeted by Jan 2030.
• It is designed with universal accessibility (ramps, lifts, CCTV, emergency systems) for women, elderly, children, and persons with disabilities.
• The metro is expected to cut 12,414 tonnes of CO₂ annually, improving air quality in Indore.
• It also promotes women’s empowerment through reserved commercial spaces, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Question:

Q.1 How much loan did the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approve for the Indore Metro Rail Project in 2025?
a) USD 100 million
b) USD 150 million
c) USD 190 million
d) USD 225 million

Answer: c) The ADB approved a loan of USD 190 million specifically for the Indore Metro Rail Project to fund the underground metro line.