JICA, BWSSB sign Rs 2,000-cr loan agreement for water supplyThe agency signed a loan agreement with the BWSSB for funding the project, which also involves providing sewage services
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to provide a loan of Rs 2,391 crore for the Cauvery Phase 3 project aimed at supplying water to 110 villages added to the BBMP limits.
The agency signed a loan agreement with the BWSSB for funding the project, which also involves providing sewage services, and building water and sewage treatment plants.
In a release, JICA's chief representative Saito Mitsunori said besides providing safe and reliable water supply, the project will provide an opportunity for the BWSSB to review and develop a new business plan for ensuring sustainability.
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