ADB pledges $4.26B to India for 16 projects in 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is investing $4.258 billion in India in 2025, backing 16 projects that touch everything from skill-building and solar energy to better cities, healthcare, transport, and even ecotourism.
Where's the money going?
About a third of the funding targets human and social development—think modernizing Industrial Training Institutes with $846 million for PM-SETU to help more young people get skilled jobs.
The energy sector gets a big boost too: $650 million is set aside for rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Upgrades across cities, transport, and beyond
Urban development grabs over $775 million for cleaner water, sanitation, and city services in Assam, Kerala, Sikkim, and West Bengal.
Transport isn't left out either—with support for the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Transit System plus metro expansions in Chennai and Indore.
There's also fresh funding for rural power in Maharashtra ($460 million), healthcare upgrades in Assam ($399 million), and over $200 million to promote ecotourism in Meghalaya and Uttarakhand.
Not just cash—ADB brings expertise too
Beyond money, ADB is helping design these projects so they're sustainable long-term—not just quick fixes—making sure investments actually improve lives on the ground.