<h1>India & ADB Sign $169M Loan Agreement for Climate-Resilient Water Infrastructure in Tamil Nadu, Benefiting 4 Million People.</h1> The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $169 million loan agreement as part of a $500 million financing initiative to enhance water supply, sewerage, and drainage infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. This program aims to address challenges like droughts and urban flooding by developing climate-resilient systems in 10 cities, including Chennai and Coimbatore. It includes India's first solar-powered sewage treatment plant and smart water management systems, benefiting around 4 million people. The initiative supports Tamil Nadu's Vision 2023 for improved urban services and includes a $2 million grant for solar energy and $1 million for capacity building.