Punjab News, Chandigarh, November 29-
Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday solicited fulsome support and cooperation from the World Bank to further combat the major problems being confronted by the state.
During a meeting with World Bank Country Director for India Auguste Tano Kouamé, the Chief Minister presented a strong case for financial assistance to the state. Mann highlighted the state government’s commitment to fiscal and institutional resilience besides emphasising the need for financial support to drive growth, improve public services and enhance the overall quality of life for its citizens. He showcased state's strong reform agenda, focusing on fiscal prudence, improved governance and enhanced service delivery as a key factor in its quest for financial assistance.
Auguste Tano Kouamé also acknowledged state's potential for growth and development and expressed their willingness to support Punjab's endeavors, recognizing the importance of a strong and resilient public financial management framework. He said that the Bank is looking for cooperation areas and Fiscal prudence, Data Sharing, Services in large cities. Auguste Tano Kouamé also admired various projects initiated by Punjab Government and said that the Bank is willing to replicate in other parts.