Bahuguna assures all possible cooperation to ADB

During a meeting at his residence here, Bahuguna was apprised by Executive Director of ADB, Ashok Lahiri of various works being undertaken by it in the state, an official release said here.

Lahiri said that ADB is working on various development projects in drinking water, sewerage, tourism, transport, power and other sectors in the state.

He said construction work worth USD 1,264 million has to be completed and out of which, projects worth USD 507.95 million were currently underway.

The ADB official also requested Bahuguna for technical assistance and availability of skilled human resources for these projects.

The chief minister said that all necessary assistance would be provided to ADB and directed the officials concerned to make the arrangements for the same.