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World Bank South Asia

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World Bank South Asia

@WorldBankSAsia

Gateway to the World Bank's activities in South Asia including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, & Sri Lanka. Talk to us!

South Asia

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Joined September 2011

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#AgriConnect is helping transform farming for 300 million smallholder farmers, creating jobs and strengthening global food security. In India, it connects small farmers to modern services, digital tools, infrastructure, and more profitable markets: wrld.bg/qweW50ZcPyp
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Do you have questions about AI, innovation, and the future of clean air solutions? Join our experts live on Thursday, June 25, 8 am ET for an interactive discussion on the future of AI-driven air quality management. 📅Add to calendar wrld.bg/OvGC50Zeu6P
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Dams help manage floods and droughts. Today, over 6,000 dams play this role. Since 2012, @WorldBankGroup has supported India’s efforts to strengthen its large dams, making India one of the world’s first countries to do so. Learn more: wrld.bg/ryhW50ZbTAS #WaterForward
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In Uttar Pradesh, India, the @WorldBankGroup, government, and private sector partners are helping reshape the rural economy. From digital agriculture to aquaculture, these partnerships are opening new pathways to jobs, productivity, and market access: wrld.bg/7UTp50ZcPxt
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Change is happening in India’s agriculture. In Uttar Pradesh, farming is building a future-ready rural economy with better jobs, stronger market links, and digital tools that work for smallholder farmers. Read the story: wrld.bg/tCPe50ZcIle
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By 2050, 416 million more people will live in India's cities. The pressure on water systems will be enormous. @WorldBankGroup is supporting India expand access to drinking water, modernize irrigation, & manage resources more effectively. wrld.bg/WJua50ZbTxx #WaterForward
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#ArtificialIntelligence is changing how countries understand and respond to air pollution via predictive analytics and smarter decision-making tools. Join us live to discuss the future of #AI-driven #airquality management: 📅 June 25, 2026 8:00 AM ET wrld.bg/yUIk50ZcoxT
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#Airpollution is an urgent development challenge, impacting health and economic growth. How can #ArtificialIntelligence help deliver smarter and scalable clean air solutions? Join the @WorldBankGroup live discussion on: 📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026, 8 AM ET wrld.bg/oQON50ZcnnH
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Agriculture consumes 80–90% of India's water —2–3x more than China or Brazil. The strain is showing: groundwater tables are falling. @WorldBankGroup is helping India modernize irrigation—from AI-powered farming to last-mile water delivery. wrld.bg/kfYF50ZbL8y #WaterForward
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By 2050, 416 million more people will live in India's cities. The pressure on water systems will be enormous. @WorldBankGroup is supporting India expand access to drinking water, modernize irrigation, & manage resources more effectively. wrld.bg/aKv650ZbTuJ #WaterForward
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In the sweltering heat of New Delhi, 24-year-old Jatin works tirelessly, fixing air conditioners and refrigerators. An on-the-job skills training program helped him jumpstart his career, and now he proudly supports his family with his income.  wrld.bg/x7tR50Z9CUB
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Nearly 6 million young people in India received training through the Skill India Mission Operation. 40% secured paid jobs within six months. Equipping youth with in-demand skills helps build a future-ready workforce. wrld.bg/gCT650Z9BuK
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In Sri Lanka, a WBG program helped women advance into leadership roles in the garment industry, which contributes $5 billion in export revenue annually and provides 33% of all manufacturing jobs.wrld.bg/YMsE50Z9B0H
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