<h1>India, Himachal Pradesh, and World Bank sign $82M loan for resilient roads, enhancing safety, logistics, and tourism.</h1> The Government of India, Government of Himachal Pradesh, and the World Bank have signed an $82 million loan agreement for the Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project. This initiative aims to enhance road safety and infrastructure by building climate and disaster-resilient roads, improving logistics, and supporting tourism corridors. A third of the maintenance contracts will be awarded to women-led Self-Help Groups. The project will also reorganize state road and vehicle administrations for better transparency and accountability. It includes measures like engineering solutions for landslides, emergency response systems, and training for highway patrol to improve road safety and connectivity.