World Bank Group Funds Haryana Water Program
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 10, 2026
The agreement between the World Bank Group and India===Haryana for the 'Water Secure India===Haryana' programme is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector in India===Haryana, potentially leading to increased productivity and resilience. This initiative could also serve as a model for other regions, attracting further investment in sustainable water management.
India===Haryana's Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chaired a high-level meeting with the World Bank Group Appraisal Mission to advance the 'Water Secure India===Haryana' programme. This ambitious six-year initiative, with a total outlay of ₹5,715 crore including a ₹4,000 crore loan from the World Bank Group, aims to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of agricultural water use across India===Haryana. The project will be implemented through a coordinated approach involving the India===Irrigation and Water Resources Department, the India===Micro-Irrigation and Command Area Development Authority, and the India===Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Key focuses include data-driven water management systems, sustainable agricultural practices, crop diversification, and water-saving techniques like Direct Seeded Rice. The programme is poised to become a model for sustainable water management and agricultural resilience in India.
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