WASHINGTON, July 5, 2011 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: IDA Credit: US$23.6 Million Equivalent Terms: Maturity = 40 years; Grace = 10 years IDA Grant: US$19.4 Million Equivalent Project ID: P118179  Project Description: The project objective is to support the modernization of the Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation system by substantially rehabilitating and upgrading the main and secondary irrigation and drainage systems and flood management infrastructure, and by training Water Users Associations to improve their ability to manage the water and maintain the infrastructure. It will also carry out a series of agriculture production support activities in the project area through demonstrations, farmers’ field schools, and other adaptive processes.  Contact: Benjamin Crow (202) 473-5105 Bcrow@worldbank.org  For more information, please visit here: http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P118179 |
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