Shimla: The World Bank has in principle agreed to continue engagement in watershed sector in Himachal Pradesh for additional financing proposal of around USD 37 million (Rs 231.25 crore). The task team of the bank has been authorised to go ahead with the preparation process with project counterparts and Department of Economic Affairs for the next steps, an official statement said today. The Himachal Pradesh Mid Himalayan Watershed Development Project shall now cover 704 Gram Panchayats located in 43 blocks [...]
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