<h1>India, ADB Sign $231M Loan to Boost Assam Power with 120 MW Hydroelectric Plant, Cutting Emissions and Promoting Equity.</h1> The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $231 million loan to boost power generation in Assam by constructing a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant. This marks the third tranche of the Assam Power Sector Investment Programme, initiated in 2014, aimed at enhancing energy capacity and efficiency. The project, located on the Kopili River, will increase clean energy supply by 469 GWh by 2025 and cut carbon emissions by 360,000 tons annually. It includes capacity building for Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited and promotes gender equity. A $2 million grant from Japan supports resource management improvements.