World Bank Pledges $8-10 Billion Annual Financing to India for Next Five Years
The World Bank Group announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with India to support Viksit Bharat goals. The CPF targets five job-generating sectors: infrastructure & energy, agribusiness, healthcare, tourism, and value-added manufacturing. Implementation starts immediately with projects like an $830 million loan for Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation to upgrade ITIs and skill over one million youth, especially women. A $490 million Maharashtra project enhances climate-resilient agriculture via digital and precision farming. The Kerala Health Systems Improvement Program receives $280 million for digital health systems. Credila Financial Services gets $750 million for higher education financing for up to 190,000 students.
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Which sector is NOT targeted by the World Bank CPF with India?
Answer: (c) Information technology
The correct answer is (c) Information technology.