CKIC Current Affairs, GK & News

ADB approves 484 million USD for CKIC Project

April 9, 2021

The Asian Development Bank recently approved 484 million USD for CKIC (Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor) in Tamil Nadu. About the Project The project will upgrade 590 km of state highways in the CKIC influence areas. The Climate Change adaptation measures are to be incorporated in the highway upgrades. This includes improved drainage, resizing of bridges and ..

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ADB, India sign $451 million loan to strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu

November 29, 2019

Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $451 million loan for strengthening power connectivity between northern and southern parts of Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) which is part of East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC). ECEC is India’s first coastal economic corridor. Key Highlights of Project It will help establish extra-high-voltage transmission link ..

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ADB to give $451Mn for Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor power links 

November 5, 2019

The Asian Development Bank will provide a $451 million (appx. Rs.3,200 crore) loan to strengthen power connectivity between southern and northern parts of Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu. As per ADB, the Manila-headquartered multilateral agency the total cost of the project is $653.5 million, of which the government will provide $202.5 million. About ..

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