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ADB Approves $200 Million Loan for Brahmaputra River Management.

Banking & Finance | Dated: 09 Feb 2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to strengthen flood and riverbank erosion risk management along the Brahmaputra River in Assam. The project aims to stabilize 60 km of riverbanks and install 32 km of pro-siltation measures.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It will benefit about 1 million people in the Morigaon, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Kamrup, and Tinsukia districts.
  • This continues ADB's support for the Assam Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Investment Program.
  • ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Loan: $200 Million.
  • Purpose: Flood Management.
  • River: Brahmaputra.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which international financial institution approved a $200 million loan for flood management of the Brahmaputra River in Assam?

Correct Answer: ADB

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ADB

  • President – Masatsugu Asakawa
  • Members – 68