India: Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project

WASHINGTON, December 13, 2005- The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:

 

IDA CREDIT: $60 million

TERMS: Grace period = 10 years; Maturity = 40 years  

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is designed to assist the Government of Himachal Pradesh to reverse degradation of its natural resource base, improve the productive potential of natural resources, and boost rural incomes. For more information, please call Erik Nora (202) 458-4735 or email enora@worldbank.org.  For project information documents, visit: http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P094301