The World Bank\u2019s Executive Board of Directors approved a $125 million loan to the Government of West Bengal to support the state\u2019s efforts to help poor and vulnerable groups access social protection services. The loan has been provided under the \u2018West Bengal Building State Capability for Inclusive Social Protection\u2019 operation, on 19 January, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The financial assistance will help the state administration to improve services such as medical help through telemedicine, support for the elderly and differently-abled, financial inclusion of citizens with digital payments and disbursement of benefits for public schemes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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