ADB signed a $ 200 million loan agreement to upgrade water supply and other services in Uttarakhand

ADB signed a $ 200 million loan agreement to upgrade water supply and other services in Uttarakhand.
The government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a Rs 1,680 crore loan agreement to upgrade water supply, sanitation, mobility, and other urban services in Uttarakhand.
The agreement will enhance urban services in Uttarakhand to boost livability and sustainability in cities.
This project aims to create an urban infrastructure that is resilient to climate and environmental risks such as floods and landslides.
It will also help in building the capacity of the state agencies in project management, climate, and disaster-resilient planning.
It will enhance transportation, urban mobility, drainage, flood management, and overall public services in Haldwani.
The project will improve water supply delivery in four cities: Champawat, Kichha, Kotdwar, and Vikasnagar.