Visakhapatnam Receives 1,501 Crore for Water and Drainage Projects Under Urban Challenge Fund
Central government approves significant funding for urban infrastructure development in Visakhapatnam.
Source: The HinduThe Central government has approved 1,501.03 crore for water supply and drainage projects in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This funding is part of the Urban Challenge Fund, aimed at improving urban infrastructure. A significant portion, 375.26 crore (25%), will be provided as a grant by the Government of India. The remaining funds will come from multilateral financing, specifically from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and loans from Indian banks like Canara Bank and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). The Madhurawada area within Visakhapatnam is set to receive the largest share of this
- The total approved funding for Visakhapatnam's water and drainage projects is 1,501.03 crore.
- The Government of India will contribute a 25% grant, amounting to 375.26 crore.
- Multilateral financing for the projects will be provided by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
- Domestic loans will be sourced from Canara Bank and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB).
- The Madhurawada region of Visakhapatnam is allocated the largest portion of the approved funds.
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