National Desk, 28 June: World Bank has approved USD 391 million in an effort to enhance healthcare services and economic prospects for the people living in the northeastern states of Assam and Tripura.
According to the World Bank, 251 million USD Assam State Secondary Healthcare Initiative for Service Delivery Transformation (ASSIST) Project will increase access to high-quality secondary healthcare services in Assam and directly benefit at least 1.8 million people.
On the other hand, the initiative aims to improve non-communicable disease management and increase access to comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care services.
As part of the initiative, up to 10 lower-level institutions in crucial districts will be upgraded to district hospitals and nurses’ and healthcare managers’ capacities will be strengthened to improve service delivery.
“In Assam, greater access to reliable health services will help people save money and time – and be more productive. In Tripura, access to upgraded all-weather roads and green agriculture technologies will help improve the lives and livelihoods of tribal populations, especially women,” said Auguste Tano Kouame, World Bank country director for India.
Additionally, Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project, worth USD 140 million intends to improve the socioeconomic standing and standard of living of 1,42,000 households in particular tribal blocks and regions where tribal populations reside and are active economically.