<h1>India & ADB Sign $250M Loan to Build 6,254 km of All-Weather Roads, Boost Rural Connectivity in Five States.</h1> The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $250 million loan agreement to enhance rural connectivity by constructing 6,254 kilometers of all-weather roads in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal. This initiative is part of a $500 million program under the Prime Minister's Rural Roads Program, aimed at improving access to socio-economic opportunities. The project includes training for 2,000 technical personnel in road safety and maintenance. It also emphasizes innovative, cost-effective construction methods and climate-resilient designs. Women will benefit from improved access to healthcare, livelihoods, and education.