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IBRD

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is a vital financial institution. It provides loans to developing countries. The aim is to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development. Established in 1944, it is part of the World Bank Group. The IBRD supports projects in various sectors. These include infrastructure, education, and health. Its focus is on improving living standards globally.

International Development Association (IDA) & International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

The International Development Association, IDA, is the World Bank's Fund for the Poorest Countries. IDA complements the World Bank's original lending arm'the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development...

 December 14, 2022

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

One of five institutions that make up the World Bank Group, the IBRD is structured something like a cooperative owned and operated for the benefit of its 188...

 December 14, 2022

STARS Project- Recent Developments

The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Education, and the World Bank have signed a financial support agreement for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS)...

 January 29, 2021

World Bank’s USD 105 Million Loan to Improve Waterways in West Bengal

The World Bank, the Indian Government, and the Government of West Bengal have signed an agreement for a $105 million project. This project is named the West Bengal...

 January 6, 2021

Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP)

The Government of India, Meghalaya state government, and the World Bank signed a loan agreement of USD 120 million for the Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP). The project...

 November 21, 2020

India and Banks Sign Loan for West Bengal Irrigation Project

Recently, the Indian Government alongside the administration of West Bengal, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the World Bank signed a loan agreement for the project titled...

 May 15, 2020

COVID-19 to Cause 23% Drop in India’s Remittances: World Bank

The recent World Bank report sheds light on the significant repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on global migration and remittances, with a particular focus on India's projected financial...

 April 22, 2020

Fire altars at Kalibangan

Kalibangan, located on the left bank of the now-dried seasonal Ghaggar-Hakra River bed in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, is a major site of the Indus Valley Civilization...

 April 5, 2019

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