The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 200 million loan to support the Swachh Bharat (Clean India) Mission-Urban 2.0.According to ADB, this initiative committed to making all cities garbage-free by 2026, aims to introduce international best practices, integrate new technologies, and adopt climate- and disaster-resilient approaches in municipal solid waste management. This initiative seeks to engage the private sector, strengthen women's participation in sanitation and service delivery, and enhance waste management facilities in 100 cities across eight states.
