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Detailed explanation-1: -WASHINGTON, DC, September, 21, 2022 - The World Bank’s Executive Board of Directors today approved a $350 million loan to the western Indian state of Gujarat to improve the quality and access of its public healthcare services, with special focus on adolescent girls and disease surveillance.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Bank Approves $750 Million Loan to India to Catalyze Private Financing and Support Economic Growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -"The World Bank is pleased to be a partner of the state of Punjab in the state’s effort to deliver timely, cost-effective and good-quality public services, which is critical for inclusive development,” said Auguste Tano Kouame, the World Bank’s Country Director in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -NEW DELHI: The World Bank on Tuesday retained India’s economic growth at 6.9% for financial year 2022-23. In its Global Economic Outlook report, World Bank maintained India’s growth outlook has been maintained at the same level as that of its India Economic Update report that was released in December last year.