Economy, Banking and Finance · 17 December 2025

Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign loans worth over $2.2 billion

Exam-focused facts from the 17 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed agreements for five loans totaling over $2.2 billion.
  • Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded Industrial Training Institutes Programme receives $846 million.
  • Accelerating Affordable and Inclusive Rooftop Solar Systems Development Programme Subprogramme 1 receives $650 million.
  • Assam State Tertiary Health Care Augmentation Project ASTHA receives $398.8 million.
  • Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project Tranche 2 receives $240 million.
  • Integrated Ecotourism and Sustainable Agri-based Livelihood Development in Meghalaya Project receives $77 million.