Ahmedabad gets USD 181 million loan from ADB for infrastructure development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted approval for a USD 181 million loan aimed at enhancing urban liveability and mobility in the peri-urban regions of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, by promoting the development of high-quality infrastructure and services. The Ahmedabad Peri-urban Livability Improvement Project will involve the construction of a 166-kilometer water distribution network, a 126-kilometer climate-resilient stormwater drainage system, 300 kilometers of sewerage systems, and the establishment of four sewage treatment plants. Furthermore, the project will support improvements at 10 junctions along the existing Sardar Patel Ring Road, which will enhance connectivity between peri-urban areas and the city of Ahmedabad.