The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $125 million to help India’s state government of Kerala better prepare against natural disasters, the impact of climate change and the outbreak of disease and pandemics. In recent years, Kerala has been battered by a series of natural disasters. In 2018, floods affected over 5.4 million people with financial losses estimated at USD3.74 billion. The state, like many others in India, has also been hit hard by COVID-19, placing further … [Read more...] about India: AIIB approves $125m for climate adaptation and disaster resilience in Kerala
Uber and UNESCO partner to Vaccinate Teachers in Tamil Nadu
In continuation of their efforts to support India’s vaccination drive, Uber has partnered with UNESCO to offer 100,000 rides to teachers in Tamil Nadu, to make their commute to vaccination centers easier and safer. These rides will help 25,000 teachers across Coimbatore, Tiruchirapalli, and Chennai to get access to vaccination centres. Each teacher can avail four rides to and from the nearest vaccination centre to get the two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine through a unique and redeemable promo … [Read more...] about Uber and UNESCO partner to Vaccinate Teachers in Tamil Nadu
World Bank to help India make existing dams safe and resilient with $250m Project
To support the Government of India’s long-term dam safety program and improve the safety and performance of existing dams across various states of India, the World Bank, the Government of India, the Central Water Commission, and government representatives from 10 participating states hav signed a $250 million project. The Second Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP-2) will strengthen dam safety by building dam safety guidelines, bring in global experience, and introduce … [Read more...] about World Bank to help India make existing dams safe and resilient with $250m Project
Chevening Scholarships application window for 2021/2022 Now Open!
Applications for the Chevening Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom are open now until November 2nd, 2021. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to create positive change, and can show how a UK master’s degree will help them do that. The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible master’s degree at any UK university whilst also gaining access to … [Read more...] about Chevening Scholarships application window for 2021/2022 Now Open!
India: $112 million Financial Assistance to improve water supply in Jharkhand
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $112 million to finance water supply infrastructure in four towns in the state of Jharkhand. ADB Principal Urban Development Specialist for South Asia Sanjay Joshi, said: “The project supports the Jharkhand Vision and Action Plan 2021 to improve the quality of life of its urban residents through better quality urban infrastructure,” said “Water supply in Jharkhand is currently inadequate, with residents receiving only an average 3 to 4 hours daily … [Read more...] about India: $112 million Financial Assistance to improve water supply in Jharkhand
100 Indian NGOs to benefit from WhatsApp’s ‘Chat For Impact Bootcamp’
Social messaging platform, WhatsApp has invited non- governmental organisations (NGOs) working in India to register for the upcoming Chat for Impact Bootcamp – a two-day event curated by the company in partnership with Praekelt.org and hosted by Turn.io. The Bootcamp to be held on August 10-11, is aimed at supporting and accelerating the work that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are doing to provide vulnerable, disempowered and minority communities with easy and secure access to vital … [Read more...] about 100 Indian NGOs to benefit from WhatsApp’s ‘Chat For Impact Bootcamp’
Swedish capital endorses women’s economic empowerment in rural India
Swedfund, the Swedish development finance Institution, invests up to 25 MUSD in the form of a Senior Unsecured Loan to one of India’s leading microfinance institutions - CreditAccess Grameen Ltd. Through this investment, Swedfund emphasizes the support to financial inclusion in rural India when contributing to women’s economic empowerment. India has been hit hard by Covid-19 leading to a halt in economic activity and a rise in poverty. The pandemic, and in particular subsequent lockdown … [Read more...] about Swedish capital endorses women’s economic empowerment in rural India
India: $125 million Program to support green and resilient Kerala
The Government of India, the Government of Kerala and the World Bank have signed a $125 million program to support Kerala’s preparedness against natural disasters, climate change impacts, disease outbreaks, and pandemics. The Resilient Kerala Program will focus on two key areas: It will incorporate disaster risk planning in the master plans of urban and local self-governments to ease financial constraints on the state government when faced with unexpected shocks. It will help make the … [Read more...] about India: $125 million Program to support green and resilient Kerala
India: WFP and Rajasthan Govt. collaborate to improve food safety net serving millions
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Rajasthan, are joining hands to improve the State’s Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS), which is the world’s largest food safety net scheme. WFP India Representative and Country Director for India, Bishow Parajuli. said: “By harnessing the power of technology, this strategic partnership could create long lasting impact for the millions of people covered under the Targeted Public … [Read more...] about India: WFP and Rajasthan Govt. collaborate to improve food safety net serving millions
World Bank approves $500 Million Program to protect India’s Informal Sector Workers
The World Bank has approved a $500 million program to support India’s large informal workforce and create greater flexibility for states to cope with the ongoing pandemic, future climate, and disaster shocks. Creating a Coordinated and Responsive Indian Social Protection System (CCRISP) builds on the $1.15 billion Accelerating India’s COVID-19 Social Protection Response Program to support schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY). With the new program approved today, … [Read more...] about World Bank approves $500 Million Program to protect India’s Informal Sector Workers
