India, ADB sign $126.42 million loan for climate-resilient tourism at Tehri Lake
The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India signed a $126.42 million loan on 10 September 2025 for sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient tourism development in the Tehri Lake area of Uttarakhand.
Summary
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $126.42 million loan agreement on 10 September 2025 for the Sustainable, Inclusive, and Climate-Resilient Tourism Development at Tehri Lake Area Project in Uttarakhand. The project targets Tehri Garhwal district, one of Uttarakhand's most climate-vulnerable and economically disadvantaged regions, and aims to benefit over 87,000 residents and 2.7 million annual visitors through better tourism planning, upgraded infrastructure, sanitation and waste management, and disaster preparedness. Key interventions include nature-based solutions to reduce landslide and flood risks and tourism services led by women, youth and the private sector. Joint Secretary Juhi Mukherjee signed for India and Kai Wei Yeo for ADB.
Key facts
- Signed
- 10 Sep 2025
- Amount
- $126.42 million (ADB loan)
- Area
- Tehri Lake, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand
- Beneficiaries
- 87,000+ residents; 2.7 million annual visitors
- Focus
- Climate-resilient tourism, landslide/flood risk, sanitation
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The $126.42 million ADB loan signed with India in September 2025 is for tourism development around which lake?
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Correct answer: C — Tehri Lake
The loan supports the Sustainable, Inclusive, and Climate-Resilient Tourism Development at Tehri Lake Area Project in Uttarakhand.
Which district of Uttarakhand is targeted by the ADB-funded climate-resilient tourism project signed in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Tehri Garhwal
The project targets Tehri Garhwal district, one of Uttarakhand's most climate-vulnerable and economically disadvantaged regions.
How many annual visitors is the ADB Tehri Lake tourism project expected to benefit?
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Correct answer: D — 2.7 million
The project aims to benefit over 87,000 residents and 2.7 million annual visitors.