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The World Bank has agreed to support India's green-growth agenda by supporting newer programmes such as biodiversity conservation and capacity strengthening of Central and State Pollution Control Boards (PCBs).
The Environment Minister, Mr Jairam Ramesh, who met the World Bank President, Mr Robert B. Zoellick, discussed the Government's vision for a strong and sustainable growth agenda.
The World Bank will support programmes that help India maintain high growth as a primary objective. This will include projects with fuel-efficient transport infrastructure, clean energy hydropower plants, efficient water supply and waste water systems, the Environment Ministry said in a statement. It will also support programmes that help farmers, fishing communities and people in other vulnerable communities safeguard their livelihood against the vagaries of nature.
“India is working to integrate its growth objectives and need to overcome poverty with sustainability of natural resources and the well-being of future generations. The World Bank Group is pleased to share its experience to support India's inclusive and sustainable development,” said Mr Zoellick.
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