ADB Approves $200 Million Loan for Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | ADB approves $200 million loan for Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project. |
| Project Cost | Total cost: $465.9 million; ADB: $200 million; European Investment Bank: $191 million; Uttarakhand Government: $74.9 million. |
| Cities Targeted | Haldwani, Champawat, Kichha, Kotdwar, Vikasnagar. |
| Key Infrastructure | 16 km of climate-resilient roads, intelligent traffic management, CNG/electric buses, 36 km of stormwater drains. |
| Water Supply | 1,024 km of pipelines, 26 tubewells, new reservoirs, a 3.5 million-litre/day water treatment plant. |
| Sanitation | Sewage treatment facilities in Vikasnagar for 2,000 households. |
| Gender Initiatives | Training women in bus driving, ticketing, electric charging station management, and water system monitoring. |
| Disaster Resilience | Flood management systems and early warning systems for disaster preparedness. |
| Financing Institutions | ADB and European Investment Bank co-financing the project. |
| Uttarakhand Government | Implemented by the Government of Uttarakhand, led by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. |
| Urban Development Goals | Aligned with India's urban development agenda, focusing on livability and climate resilience. |