Kochi, June 14 (KNN) The Kerala government received a reassuring commitment from the World Bank, as they expressed their intention to invest in the state's basic infrastructure sectors. 

The World Bank's Managing Director (operations), Anna Bjerde, delivered the assurance to Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan personally during their meeting in Washington DC on June 13.

During the meet, the World Bank’s managing director and Chief Minister Vijayan reviewed the progress of various projects in the state.

According to an official statement, Rebuild Kerala initiative, which is being carried out in collaboration with the World Bank, took centre stage.Both the sides discussed the ongoing efforts to increase resilience and improve livelihoods, among other topics.

Prior to the meeting, the World Bank had sent a team to Kerala to review the various development and policy programmes being implemented through the Rebuild Kerala initiative. As part of this process, the team also held discussions with Chief Minister Vijayan to better understand the current environment and pressing needs.

The recent meeting that took place in Washington DC was a continuation of a previous meeting. The other notable participants in the meeting included Kerala's Chief Minister, Finance Minister, Chief Secretary, and Planning Board Vice Chairman.  (KNN Bureau)