Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday sought the assistance of the World Bank for upgrading infrastructure and capacity building.
Speaking at a meeting with WB’s executive directors here, Shinde said the World Bank was not just a fund-giving body but is a source of knowledge for developing countries.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday sought the assistance of the World Bank for upgrading infrastructure and capacity building.
Speaking at a meeting with WB’s executive directors here, Shinde said the World Bank was not just a fund-giving body but is a source of knowledge for developing countries.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also attended the meeting, said the government is planning to make Maharashtra drought-free by linking rivers.
“The government is planning to divert water from rivers flowing Westward to Godavari Valley and linking rivers in Vidarbha will help in removing drought,” he said.
The state government also sought assistance from World Bank to improve traffic in Mumbai, green energy, and for improving services to people in each district and boosting economic development.
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