The World Bank has evinced interest in becoming a development partner of the state government in building a disaster-resilient Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.
Briefing media on the Rebuild Kerala Development Partners Conclave that started here on Monday, the chief minister said the World Bank is partnering with a state in the country after a long hiatus.
Agencies like ADB, JICA, KfW and New Development Bank have also offered their help and partnership to rebuild the state, he said. In addition, agencies like Nabard, Tata Trust, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and IFDC Foundation have offered assistance for specially designed projects and extended support for enhancing the efficiency of various departments.