The govt of Assam and Asian Development Bank has signed a deal in which ADB will provide 48 Million Dollar loan to Assam to improve power distribution.

• This is the second tranche loan of the USD 300 million multi-tranche financing facilities for the Assam Power Sector Investment Programme that was approved by the ADB Board in July 2014.
• The project will help Assam to enhance capacity and efficiency of its power distribution system to improve electricity service to end user.