Funder of the Perur Desalination Plant

Which of the following organizations is listed as a funder of the Perur Desalination Plant?

1) Japan International Cooperation Agency

2) Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Fund (TNIDF)

3) Tamil Nadu state government

4) World Bank

(A) 1 only (B) 1,2 only

(C) 1,2,3 only (D) 1,2,3,4

EXPLANATION

✅ 1) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) – TRUE

JICA is a major international development partner for India and is officially listed as a key funder of the Perur Desalination Plant in Chennai.
The plant is being funded partially through an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan from JICA.
This is part of Japan’s broader cooperation in Tamil Nadu’s water infrastructure projects.

✅ 2) Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Fund (TNIDF) – TRUE

TNIDF is involved in financing infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu.
Reports and official government releases mention that TNIDF contributes to the state’s financial share of the desalination project.
It acts as a channel for infrastructure financing, particularly when international funding is involved.

✅ 3) Tamil Nadu State Government – TRUE

The state government is directly involved in both executing and funding the project.
It shares a portion of the cost along with JICA funding.
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has laid the foundation stone and made budget allocations to the project.

4) World Bank – FALSE

As per available and reliable sources (The Hindu, Indian Express, Indian Infrastructure), there is no official mention of World Bank funding the Perur Desalination Plant.
The World Bank may be involved in other water-related projects in India, but not this specific plant.

About the Perur Desalination Plant:

Location: Perur, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Purpose: To provide 400 million litres of drinking water per day to Chennai
Significance: Will be South Asia’s largest desalination plant upon completion
Partners: JICA (international), Tamil Nadu government (domestic)