Asian Development Bank approves $241.3m loan for West Bengal electricity distribution upgrade.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has authorized a $241.3 million loan to enhance electricity distribution in West Bengal, India. The initiative will benefit nearly 9 million consumers across seven districts by replacing low-tension overhead lines, creating separate feeders for agricultural and non-agricultural users, and implementing an integrated management system. This project aims to improve operational efficiency of power companies and aligns with the government's distribution enhancement scheme.
October 22, 2024
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