Published on : 23 Sep 2025, 3:26 am

Staff Reporter

Guwahati: The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a Rs 1,103 crore ($125 million) loan agreement to enhance urban liveability and bolster climate resilience in six district headquarters and Guwahati, in the state of Assam.

The project will benefit 3,60,000 residents of Assam by delivering continuous metered water supply and upgrading stormwater management systems, enhancing urban liveability and bolster climate resilience.

With a strong emphasis on supporting women and girls, women self-help groups in water operations will be given training, internships for college-age women will be established, and school outreach programmes to promote awareness of water, sanitation, and hygiene will be conducted

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