In September 2025, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 125 million loan in 2025 to support the Assam Urban Sector Development Project. This project focuses on urban infrastructure transformation and climate resilience enhancement, covering six district headquarters and the state capital. Which one of the following districts is NOT included among the covered district headquarters under this project?

The correct answer is Dibrugarh. In News ADB approved a USD 125 million loan for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project to improve urban infrastructure and climate resilience covering six district headquarters and Guwahati in Assam. Key Points The loan supports infrastructure improvements in Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, and Nalbari districts, along with Guwahati as the state capital. The project aims to enhance urban livability by providing sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure solutions. Six water treatment plants with a total capacity of 72 million litres per day will be constructed in the covered districts. Approximately 800 kilometers of pipeline distribution will improve metered and continuous water supply, reducing non-revenue water to below 20%. Flood management systems, including natural retention ponds and upgraded drainage, will reduce urban flooding, especially in Guwahati. The project benefits over 360,000 residents by improving water supply, sanitation, drainage, and climate-adaptive infrastructure. ADB cooperates with India's government to foster sustainable urban growth and climate resilience across Assam. Additional Information Assam’s urban areas face challenges of unplanned growth, urban flooding, and water supply shortages. Non-revenue water refers to water lost before reaching consumers, including leaks and theft. Climate resilience in urban infrastructure involves building systems able to withstand and quickly recover from climate shocks. ADB is a multilateral development bank aimed at fostering economic growth and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in - 1966 HQ - Manila, Phillippines President - Masato Kanda