Question 1085
In September 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently approved a $125 million loan for Assam under the Assam Urban Sector Development Project (AUSDP). Which of the following statements are correct about this development? The loan will support urban infrastructure development across six district headquarters, including Barpeta, Bongaigaon, and Guwahati. The loan is part of a World Bank initiative to improve Assam’s transport and industrial infrastructure. The project has a specific focus on strengthening climate resilience across Assam’s cities.
Answer
Both 1 and 3
Why?
The correct answer is Both 1 and 3. In News The Asian Development Bank approved a USD 125 million loan to improve climate-resilient urban services in Assam through the Assam Urban Sector Development Project (AUSDP). Key Points ADB Approves $125m Loan to Boost Urban Services and Climate Resilience in Assam Statement 1 – Correct: The project covers six district HQs – Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, Nalbari – along with Guwahati, the state capital. Statement 2 – Incorrect: The funding is from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), not the World Bank, and focuses on urban sector development, not industrial or transport-specific infrastructure. Statement 3 – Correct: ADB has clearly emphasized that strengthening climate resilience is a primary goal of the AUSDP. The project aims to improve stormwater drainage, sanitation, and urban health conditions while reducing climate risks in cities. This loan aligns with ADB’s focus on strengthening sustainable urban development in Assam, one of India’s most flood-prone regions. Additional Information ADB Established in 1966, HQ in Manila, Philippines President – Masato Kanda The AUSDP aligns with India’s climate action commitments and SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities). Assam is prone to annual floods and erosion due to the Brahmaputra river, thus climate-resilient urban infrastructure is critical. ADB has supported multiple infrastructure and energy projects in India, being one of India’s leading external funding partners.