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Overview

Rapid economic growth in India over the past 2 decades has lifted millions out of poverty. However, income disparities and regional imbalances remain.

To supplement the government’s efforts in reducing interstate disparities and promoting regionally balanced growth, ADB has expanded its operations in low income and special category states. An important aspect of ADB’s engagement in these states has been its support to strengthening the capacities of executing agencies in planning and implementation of infrastructure projects, and exposing them to new technologies and international and regional best practices.

Fast Facts

1,230.01 (2012)
Population in millions

1.6% (2010-2012)
Annual population growth rate

29.8% (2010)
Population living below the national poverty line

ADB Lending

Amount ($M) / %
Sector (No. of loans)
262.96 / 0.90
Agriculture (6)
 
10,119.29 / 34.55
Energy (69)
 
2,620.00 / 8.95
Finance (19)
 
20.00 / 0.07
Health (1)
 
275.90 / 0.94
Industry and Trade (5)
 
1,450.00 / 4.95
Public Sector (9)
 
9,215.85 / 31.47
Transport and ICT (44)
 
2,642.66 / 9.02
Water Supply (28)
 
2,679.00 / 9.15
Multisector (15)
 
29,285.67 / 100.00
TOTAL (196)
Cumulative as of 31 December 2012