New Delhi/IBNS: Amid criticism from the opposition over the migrant workers' crisis following the 21-day-lockdown called to arrest the spread of coronavirus infection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has garnered appreciation from World Bank's India country director Junaid Ahmad.
PM Modi meets President of World Bank
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met President of World Bank, Mr David Malpass here.
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNI) Bangladesh Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said that the country is now passing its good time in its economy, as the country remains in the best position despite the downward trend in the world economy.
Indian govt and World Bank sign agreement to improve rural road network in Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): The Government of India, the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the World Bank on Tuesday signed a $210 million loan agreement for the Madhya Pradesh Rural Connectivity Project.
World Bank to draft five year plan to tackle Assam flood and erosion
Guwahati, Feb 12 (IBNS): To tackle the devastating flood and erosion problem in Assam, the World Bank would draft a five year plan for a holistic approach including measures for constructive use of the excess water generated by the river during monsoon.
Those questioning recognition of India's feat were in the World Bank:Modi
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) : Claiming that India made a "stupendous work" by jumping the index ladder for ease of doing business, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lashed out at the opposition for questioning the country's progress, saying the critics themselves were in the World Bank, the institution which has recognised the feat.
India’s rank rises to 100 in World Bank’s doing Business Report, 2018
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): The World Bank on Tuesday released the Doing Business (DB) Report, 2018 where India's rank rose to 100.
Skill India and World Bank organize 'Knowledge Sharing Workshop' for African delegates
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): Taking strong partnership between India and Africa to new heights, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and World Bank are organizing a five day ‘Knowledge Sharing Workshop’ for African delegation from six African countries namely Rwanda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Senegal, Tanzania, and Ghana.
World Bank approves $ 375 million loan for developing National Waterway-1
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): In a major boost towards realising country’s ambitious inland waterways project, the World Bank has approved a $375 million loan for capacity augmentation of National Waterway-1(River Ganga) under Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP).
Arun Jaitley meets World Bank Group CEO Kristalina I. Georgieva
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley emphasized the need for increasing the World Bank Portfolio for India at a meeting with Kristalina I. Georgieva, the Chief Executive Officer, World Bank Group on Wednesday.
Mumbai: World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva travels in train
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IBNS): World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday travelled in a local train in Mumbai.
World Bank to invest Rs 1000 cr to develop Assam Inland Water Transportation
Guwahati, Sept 28 (IBNS): The World Bank will invest Rs 1,000 crore to develop the inland water transportation in Assam, especially for the development of jetties (ghats) on the river banks.
World Bank announces new country director for India
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): Junaid Ahmad has taken over as the World Bank's new Country Director for India, replacing Onno Ruhl who completed his four-year term, according to a Press release issued by the World Bank.