India: Second Elementary Education Project (SSAII)

 

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2008- The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:

 

IDA Credit:  US$600 million

TERMS: Maturity=35 years Grace Period= 10 years

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project aims to significantly increase the number of 6-14 year old children, especially from disadvantaged groups, enrolled, regularly attending and completing elementary education and demonstrating basic learning levels.

 

For more information, please call Benjamin Crow (202) 473 5105 or email bcrow@worldbank.org