World Bank approves $120 million project to improve Meghalaya’s transport system
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $120-million project to improve and modernise the transport sector of Meghalaya with climate-resilient and nature-based solutions.
World Bank on Monday said the project was approved on Friday and it would improve 300 kilometres of roads and help the hilly scenic state to harness its growth potential for high-value agriculture and tourism.
Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project will improve about 300 km of strategic road segments and stand-alone bridges by using innovative, climate-resilient, and nature-based solutions. “The segments will serve major agriculture areas, important tourist destinations, small-scale industries, major towns and underserved populations by linking them to markets, health and education centres, and national and international corridors.
