<h1>ADB and India Ink $84M Loan for 24/7 Water Supply in Bihar, Benefitting 1.1M Residents by 2021.</h1> The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India have signed an $84 million loan agreement to enhance water supply in Bhagalpur and Gaya, Bihar. This is part of a $200 million financing program aimed at improving urban infrastructure in four towns. The project will ensure 24-hour water supply and train 400 staff in water management, benefiting 1.1 million residents by 2021. It aims to meet national urban service goals and support local bodies in financial management. The loan has a 25-year term with a 5-year grace period and interest based on LIBOR.