<h1>India and ADB Sign $200M Loan to Boost Urban Services in Rajasthan, Focus on Water Supply and Heritage Preservation.</h1> The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $200 million loan agreement to enhance urban services in Rajasthan. This additional financing aims to improve water supply and sanitation systems in selected towns, focusing on urban resilience and heritage preservation. The project will replace leaking pipes, install new pipelines, and establish water treatment plants. It also involves rehabilitating sewers and building sewage treatment plants. ADB's support includes developing water facilities for urban resilience and heritage-sensitive development in heritage towns. A public-private partnership will address water security in the manufacturing sector, promoting private investment and infrastructure development.