<h1>ADB and India Sign $50M Loan to Boost West Bengal's Financial Management and Operational Efficiency with e-Government Platforms.</h1> The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India signed a $50 million loan agreement to enhance West Bengal's financial management and operational efficiency. This initiative aims to improve fiscal savings, decision-making, and service delivery through a whole-of-government approach that integrates financial and information systems. The program will support interoperable e-Government platforms, streamline social protection benefits, and improve project management. It includes establishing a fiscal policy center and a grievance redress system. The loan builds on previous ADB programs and is supplemented by a $350,000 grant for capacity building and integrating social and gender aspects in reforms.