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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

4 Apr 2013 46166-001: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya
5 Mar 2013 43464-026: Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Investment Program - Tranche 2
28 Jan 2013 43253-024: Karnataka Integrated Urban Water Management Investment Program (formerly Karnataka Water Resources Mgt Investment Program (Urban Services))
22 Nov 2012 45288-002: Punjab Development Finance Program
28 Sep 2012 44452-014: Catalyzing Sustainable Finance Facility
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Approved Projects

17 Apr 2013 43166-132: Advanced Project Preparedness for Poverty Reduction - Support for the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (Phase II) (Subproject 2)
12 Apr 2013 37143-023: MFF - North Eastern State Roads Investment Program - Tranche 1
2 Apr 2013 32298-073: Madhya Pradesh Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 6
2 Apr 2013 41900-014: IND: TATA POWER WIND ENERGY FINANCING FACILITY
2 Apr 2013 45179-001: Skills Development for Inclusive Growth
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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

Apr 2013 Deepening Divide: Can Asia Beat the Menace of Rising Inequality?

Apr 2013 Asian Development Bank and India: Fact Sheet

Apr 2013 ADB Annual Report 2012

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News Releases

1 May 2013 Participants Gather for ADB's 46th Annual Meeting
1 May 2013 ADB Supports Hydro and Wind Power Plants in India with Equity Investment
22 Apr 2013 ADB Assistance Tops $21.5 Billion in 2012
16 Apr 2013 ADB's 46th Annual Meeting to Focus on Empowerment
9 Apr 2013 Asia's Future Prosperity Requires Major Change in Energy Use
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Development Effectiveness

May 2011
India: A Partnership for Inclusive Growth

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