| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Government of India and ADB sign $125 million loan agreement (22nd September 2025). |
| Project | Assam Urban Sector Development Project focuses on climate resilience and urban upgrades. |
| Coverage | Six district headquarters + Guwahati; benefits 360,000 residents. |
| Objectives | Upgrade urban services, flood management, and inclusive development. |
| Water Supply | Six water treatment plants (72 million litres/day capacity); 800 km pipelines in six towns. |
| Flood Management | Bahini Basin (Guwahati): Flood diversion channels, drainage upgrades, retention pond. |
| Digital Reforms | GIS-based property tax, digital water billing, volumetric tariffs. |
| Institutional Reform | Assam State Institute for Urban Development (partner: IIT Guwahati). |
| ADB Background | Established in 1966, HQ in Manila; focuses on Asia-Pacific development. |
| Static Facts | Assam capital: Dispur; NRW = Nonrevenue water; Bahini River = flood-prone tributary. |

