India Partners with World Bank on USD 8-10 Billion-a-year Plan to Boost Jobs and Growth

Current Context: On 30 January 2026, India and the World Bank unveiled a new Country Partnership Framework (2026–2031).

 

• The plan commits USD 8–10 billion annually to boost jobs, private investment, and growth.
• Focus sectors include infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, healthcare, tourism, and manufacturing.
• It aims to absorb 12 million new entrants to the workforce each year, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047.
• The framework emphasizes reviving industrial clusters and strengthening private sector‑led development.
• This partnership positions India as a global growth engine with inclusive development goals.

Question:

Q.1 What is the annual financial commitment under the India–World Bank Country Partnership Framework (2026–2031)?
a) United States Dollar (USD) 4–6 billion
b) United States Dollar (USD) 6–8 billion
c) United States Dollar (USD) 8–10 billion
d) United States Dollar (USD) 10–12 billion

Answer: c) Under the Country Partnership Framework (CPF), the World Bank has committed USD 8–10 billion per year.