Why in news
- India signed a $230 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to upgrade Chennai's water and sanitation services.
What is the project?
- An urban resilience initiative to modernize water supply and climate-proof sanitation infrastructure in Chennai.
- Jointly funded by the Asian Development Bank and the Government of India.
Key execution targets
- Construction of a comprehensive ring-main water delivery network to maintain uniform water pressure across municipal zones.
- Upgrading existing sewage pumping stations and expanding piped supply connections to unserved urban households.
Why it matters
- Enhances urban climate resilience against extreme weather, severe droughts, and coastal flooding.
Key terms
Ring-Main System
A continuous loop water distribution pipe network that allows supply from multiple directions to maintain constant pressure.
Prelims facts
- Asian Development Bank headquarters are located in Manila, Philippines.
Source: Economic Times
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