<h1>India Secures $63.3M ADB Loan to Boost Urban Services, Infrastructure, and Governance in North Karnataka's 12 Towns.</h1> India has signed a $63.3 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to enhance urban services and strengthen municipal and project management in North Karnataka. This is the final tranche of a $270 million investment program aimed at upgrading infrastructure in 12 towns, including water supply, sewerage networks, and road improvements. The initiative will also support municipal governance improvements and heritage conservation efforts. The project is expected to benefit over 4.3 million people by improving water supply, environmental conditions, and urban transportation, addressing regional disparities in Karnataka. The agreement involves collaboration with local and state government representatives.