Japan Boosts India Ties: Funding for Patna Metro, West Bengal Forests, and Rajasthan Water Projects Announced.

Japan has extended its Official Development Assistance to India, involving three major projects. The Patna Metro Rail Construction Project receives JPY 98.612 billion, aimed at addressing traffic demand and enhancing the urban environment. The Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Project in West Bengal, with JPY 9.308 billion, focuses on climate change adaptation and ecosystem restoration. The Rajasthan Water Sector Livelihood Improvement Project, receiving JPY 18.894 billion, aims to enhance agricultural productivity and gender inclusion. These initiatives reflect the ongoing economic cooperation and strategic partnership between India and Japan, which has been evolving since 1958.