Question : WORLD BANK ASSISTANCE

(a) the financial assistance provided by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the implementation of poverty alleviation schemes particularly in backward and rural areas of the country during each of the last three years, State/UT-wise; and

(b) the details of financial assistance utilised therefrom during the said period, State/UT-wise?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) & (b) Yes Sir. Details of projects signed with the World Bank during the last three years, is enclosed as Annexure. There is no ADB assisted project specifically meant for Poverty Alleviation.