Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have signed a USD 112 million loan to develop water supply infrastructure and strengthen capacities of urban local bodies (ULBs) for improved service delivery in four towns in the state of Jharkhand.
A 12-year-old environmental activist Ayaan Shankta from Mumbai, India, has been named as the winner of the 2021 International Young Eco-Hero award for his efforts to solve tough environmental problems.
The government of India and the Asian Development Bank have signed a USD 300 million loan as additional financing to scale up the improvement of rural connectivity to help boost the rural economy in the state of Maharashtra.