India, World Bank sign $68 mn project

India, World Bank sign $68 mn project

Question: On February 23, 2021, India and world Bank has signed $68 mn project for improving education in Nagaland. What is the name of project?
a) STARS
b) NISTHA
c) Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources Project
d) None of the above
Ans: c)
Facts

  • Indian government, Government of Nagaland and the World Bank on February 23, 2021 signed the $68 million “Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources Project” .
  • Project is to enhance the governance of schools across Nagaland as well as to improve teaching practices and learning environments in select schools.
  • It will improve classroom instruction and will create opportunities for the professional development of teachers.
  • It will also build technology systems to provide students and teachers with more access to blended and online learning as well as allow better monitoring of policies and programs.

By kameshwar shukla

Reference: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-world-bank-ink-68-mn-project-for-improving-education-in-nagaland-121022300534_1.html#:~:text=Indian%20government%2C%20Government%20of%20Nagaland,learning%20environments%20in%20select%20schools.