The Uttar Pradesh government has signed how much amount of ADB loan for improving roads in the state?
Q. The Uttar Pradesh government has signed how much amount of ADB loan for improving roads in the state?
Answer: Rs 1,950 crore
Notes: The Uttar Pradesh Government has signed an agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a loan of Rs 1950 crore for strengthening of roads in different district. As per the agreement, 70% finances amounting to Rs 1,950 crore will be provided by the ADB as loan, while the state government will bear 30% cost of the project which comes to Rs 832 crore. The project, which will start from 2017 and end in 2024, will cover over 430 km roads in 12 districts.

 

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