ADB $125 million for urban services in Assam
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What happened
- India and ADB signed a $125 million loan for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project in six district headquarters and Guwahati [PIB].
- It will benefit 360,000 residents with metered water supply and better stormwater drains; six water treatment plants of 72 MLD and 800 km of pipes are planned [PIB].
Background
- Women’s SHGs will be trained in water operations [PIB].
Why it matters
- Continuous metered supply is rare in Indian towns; it needs both pipes and utility reform.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-22): india and ADB signed a $125 million loan for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project in six district headquarters and Guwahati.
- Continuous metered supply is rare in Indian towns; it needs both pipes and utility reform.
Quotable data pointIt will benefit 360,000 residents with metered water supply and better stormwater drains; six water treatment plants of 72 MLD and 800 km of pipes are planned.
PIB: ADB loan for Assam urban services, 22 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: ADB projects.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Capacity of the six planned water treatment plants combined
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: ADB loan for Assam urban services, 22 Sep 2025
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