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ADB to Provide $500 Million for Renewable Energy Transmission System in Northwest India

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ADB Loan Aids Kolkata's Push for Better, Wider Water, Sewerage Services

ADB will provide $400 million in loans to help the Indian city of Kolkata expand and improve water and sanitation systems in peripheral areas of the fast-growing metropolis. Read More

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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

Fact Sheet

Proposed Projects

24 Sep 2013 45225-001: Concentrated Solar Power Project
24 Sep 2013 46945-014: Kiran Energy Solar Power Development Project
30 Aug 2013 45224-003: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program - Tranche 1
29 Aug 2013 42266-013: Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Program (Facility Concept)
27 Aug 2013 47083-002: Accelerating Infrastructure Investment Facility in India - Tranche 1
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Approved Projects

27 Sep 2013 47083-001: Accelerating Infrastructure Investment Facility in India
24 Sep 2013 45225-002: Concentrated Solar Power Project
23 Aug 2013 46943-014: Horticulture Cold Chain Project
16 Aug 2013 45216-001: Bangalore Cluster City Development Investment Program
13 Aug 2013 43574-022: Uttar Pradesh Major District Road Investment Program
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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

Publications

Oct 2013 Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Governance and Public Service Delivery

Sep 2013 Safety Nets and Food Programs in Asia: A Comparative Perspective

Sep 2013 Deepening Economic Cooperation between India and Sri Lanka

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News Releases

2 Oct 2013 India Facing Pressure to Accelerate Structural Reform
2 Oct 2013 Developing Asia Slowing Amid Global Financial Jitters
2 Oct 2013 Asia Must Step Up Governance Reforms to Sustain Growth and Development
1 Oct 2013 ADB to Strengthen Human Capital in India's Meghalaya State
27 Sep 2013 ADB to Provide $500 Million for Renewable Energy Transmission System in Northwest India
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