World Bank president Ajay Banga has met PM Narendra Modi
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. During his visit to India, Mr Banga will go to Uttar Pradesh tomorrow and participate in a series of meetings and events.
"His visit reflects the increasing global interest in Uttar Pradesh's rapid development under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, as the state moves steadily toward its ambitious goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy," the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement.
He is scheduled to participate in a series of meetings and programmes at Hotel Taj, including a roundtable discussion with stakeholders in the presence of Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, the statement said.
Later, he will meet the chief minister at his residence for a discussion and dinner, it added.
Following the engagements in Lucknow, the World Bank president will visit the Take-Home Ration (THR) plant in Chinhat Block, where he will review the plant's operations and learn about initiatives aimed at improving nutrition. From there, he will proceed to Rajouli in Barabanki, where he will tour a beekeeping centre and interact with women self-help groups.
Mr Banga will conclude his visit with a programme at Hotel Taj before departing back to Delhi, according to the statement.
