MoU between India and World Bank

India Signs Financing Agreement with World Bank for US$ 48 Million for “Nagaland Health Project”

Question: Recently Government of India the World Bank signed a US$ 48 million credit agreement to improve the quality of health care services in which of the following state?
(a) Manipur
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Nagaland
(d) Bihar
Ans:(c)
Related facts:

  • On 13 January 2017; Government of India, the Government of Nagaland and the World Bank signed a US$ 48 million credit agreement to improve the quality of health care services in the north eastern state of Nagaland.
  • The US$ 48 million Nagaland Health Project will empower village health committees to deliver better health service delivery across the state and strengthen existing health systems and public health facilities.
  • The closing date of Nagaland health Project is 31st March, 2023.

Reference:
http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2017/01/16/project-signing-over-500-communities-to-benefit-from-usd48-million-nagaland-health-project
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157371