India and ADB sign $230 million loan to modernise water supply and sanitation in Chennai

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $230 million loan for the Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project. The project aims to modernise and expand Chennai’s water supply and sanitation infrastructure, improve public health, and strengthen resilience to climate change. Key interventions include constructing over 170 km of water supply and sewer pipes, upgrading water and sewer pumping stations, making Chennai the first Indian city to implement a comprehensive ring-main solution for water supply, and digitally transforming services with advanced technologies for real-time monitoring and worker safety. The initiative aligns with the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 and the Urban Challenge Fund.