In August 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 125 million loan to transform urban infrastructure and strengthen climate resilience in one of the states in India. The loan is aimed at boosting urban services and addressing climate resilience challenges, covering six district headquarters and the state capital. Which state in India is the focus of this project?

The correct answer is Assam. In News Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 125 million loan to Assam under the Assam Urban Sector Development Project (AUSDP) to enhance urban infrastructure and climate resilience. The project will cover six district headquarters and the state capital, Guwahati, and will include water treatment plants, pipelines, and stormwater management initiatives. Key Points ADB approved a USD 125 million loan for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project (AUSDP) to boost urban services and strengthen climate resilience in Assam. The project will cover six district headquarters: Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, Nalbari, and the state capital, Guwahati. Initiatives under the project include the development of six water treatment plants, an 800 km water distribution pipeline, and stormwater management systems. Asian Development Bank (ADB) ADB is a regional development bank that provides loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development in Asia. Additional Information Assam Assam is a northeastern state in India known for its tea plantations, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. Guwahati is its largest city, and the capital city is Dispur.