Centre secures $126.4 million ADB loan to boost sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand

IANS | September 11, 2025 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of India have signed a $126.42 million loan agreement to promote rural development through sustainable and climate-resilient tourism in the Tehri Lake region of Uttarakhand, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on Thursday.

India creating vital mechanisms to meet $10 trillion target for Net-Zero goal by 2070: Minister

IANS | September 11, 2025 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India will require over $10 trillion by 2070 for achieving its Net Zero ambitions and towards this, the country is fostering vital blended finance mechanisms that leverage public money to de-risk and accelerate private investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, electric mobility, waste-to-wealth and nature-based solutions, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday.