<h1>India and Japan Sign Loan Agreements with JICA for High-Speed Rail and Metro Projects to Boost Infrastructure.</h1> India and Japan have signed two loan agreements with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to fund major infrastructure projects in India. The agreements include a loan of Yen 89.457 billion for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project and Yen 25.903 billion for the Kolkata East-West Metro Project. These projects aim to enhance transportation systems, improve connectivity, and address traffic and pollution issues in urban areas. This collaboration further strengthens the longstanding economic partnership between India and Japan, which has been ongoing since 1958, reflecting a commitment to strategic and global cooperation.