Live
- ‘Art from Garbage’ exhibition showcases civic workers’ creativity
- Must-Watch Streaming Originals for 2024: Top Picks
- Tumakuru implements emergency response system for women’s safety
- Sujeet Kumar elected to RS unopposed
- ACTO, two others held for Rs 4 cr fraud
- Adopt tech-based probe process: DGP Khurania
- Bhubaneswar: Four fraudsters held for operating fake gaming app
- Majhi asks new recruits to shun corruption
- Modi’s bold decision: Bommai hails PM
- Devotees experience normal rush at Tirumala amidst long queues
Modi thanks World Bank for continued support to India
The President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed happiness at the World Bank’s continued support to India, especially in priority areas like Smart Cities, Ganga Rejuvenation, Skill Development, Swachh Bharat and Power for All
The President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed happiness at the World Bank’s continued support to India, especially in priority areas like Smart Cities, Ganga Rejuvenation, Skill Development, Swachh Bharat and Power for All. Dr. Kim said he was impressed by the progress made towards the ambitious targets in these programmes.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of adequate climate change financing for countries like India which are consciously choosing to follow an environmentally sustainable path. Dr. Kim assured the Prime Minister that the World Bank would be proactive and fully support this agenda.
Dr. Kim appreciated India’s rapid progress in improving the ease of doing business, especially in the area of logistics.
The Prime Minister and Dr. Kim discussed a broad range of issues and possible avenues of cooperation.
