Thursday 2 March 2017

World Bank offers over $1-billion loan to Maharashtra

World Bank offers over $1-billion loan to Maharashtra

The World Bank has announced an assistance (सहायता) programme of over $1 billion in the areas of urban transport and climate resilient (flexible) agriculture in Maharashtra, over the next 2-3 years. This
was announced by the World Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Kristalina Georgieva. Over the last five years, World Bank had invested over $1.4 billion in Maharashtra in urban transport, rural water supply and agriculture.  The Government of Maharashtra is committed to sustaining high economic growth for its people. The State faces significant challenges, particularly in the areas of urban transport, climate change and water, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated.

assistance  सहायता Definitions of assistance
noun
the provision of money, resources, or information to help someone.
plans offering financial assistance to employers
synonyms: help, aid, support, backing, reinforcement, succor, relief, TLC, intervention, cooperation, collaboration, a (helping) hand, a good turn, social security, benefits, customer service, a break, a leg up, the dole



resilient लचीला Definitions of resilient
adjective
(of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
Foam is resilient , keeps its shape and comes in a range of densities.
synonyms: flexible, pliable, supple, durable, hardwearing, stout, strong,   

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