Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The World Bank approved a total of $776 million to support major reform-oriented projects in Punjab and Maharashtra. The funding is divided between two key initiatives: the POISE project in Punjab aimed at improving education quality through digital tools, teacher training, and performance-based systems, and the POCRA Phase II project in Maharashtra designed to promote climate-resilient agriculture using precision-farming technologies. These projects collectively aim to benefit more than 60 lakh people, including students, farmers, and early childhood learners. With long-term loan tenures and a strong emphasis on innovation, inclusion, and sustainability, the World Bank intends to drive measurable improvements in learning outcomes and agricultural resilience.