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India and ADB Sign $125 Million Loan to Enhance Urban Livability and Climate Resilience in Assam

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The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 125 million dollar loan agreement to improve urban livability and bolster climate resilience in six district headquarters and Guwahati in the State of Assam. This project will benefit 360,000 residents of Assam by providing a continuous metered water supply and upgrading storm water management systems, in addition to strengthening urban governance through institutional reforms and capacity building. The project's key infrastructure investments include the construction of six water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 72 million litres per day and 800 kilometres of distribution pipelines in the district headquarters of Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, and Nalbari. The project will also deploy a real-time monitoring system to maintain non-revenue water below 20 per cent. In Guwahati, the project aims to enhance stormwater management in the Bahini Basin through flood diversion channels, upgraded drainage systems, and a nature-based retention pond.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project aims to benefit 360,000 residents of Assam by providing a continuous metered water supply and upgrading storm water management systems.
  • The project will construct six water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 72 million litres per day and lay 800 kilometres of distribution pipelines in six district headquarters.
  • A real-time monitoring system will be deployed to maintain non-revenue water below 20 per cent.
  • In Guwahati, the project will enhance stormwater management in the Bahini Basin through flood diversion channels, upgraded drainage systems, and a nature-based retention pond.
  • The project will strengthen urban governance through institutional reforms and capacity building, including the establishment of the Assam State Institute for Urban Development in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
  • The project will also deploy measures to reduce flood discharge and improve groundwater recharge in Guwahati.

Statistics:

  • 125 million dollar loan agreement signed between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance urban livability and climate resilience in Assam.
  • 72 million litres per day: combined capacity of six water treatment plants to be constructed in six district headquarters.
  • 800 kilometres: length of distribution pipelines to be laid in six district headquarters.
  • 360,000: number of residents in Assam to benefit from the project.
  • 20 per cent: target for non-revenue water to be maintained through real-time monitoring.

Sources:

  • The Hindu: "Government of India and Asian Development Bank sign 125 million dollar loan agreement for urban development in Assam"
  • Press Information Bureau, Government of India: "ADB signs 125 million dollar loan agreement with Government of India to enhance urban livability and climate resilience in Assam"

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