Shimla, May 31
A team of the World Bank will arrive here on June 1 to discuss the modalities for the Environmentally Sustainable Development Programme for which it proposes to grant financial assistance to the tune of $ 2 million to the state.
Besides holding discussions with officials of various departments, the team will also interact with Chief Minister PK Dhumal during the three-day visit.
The bank has identified four core sectors, which are the mainstay of the economy of the state, for special attention. Besides industries and hydroelectric projects, which are known to have implications for the environment, the programme will also take care of the tourism and agri-horticulture sectors in
view of the fragility of hill eco-systems.
A spate of agitations by the people affected by development projects in various parts of the state , particularly the hydroelectric projects and cement plants, have raised environmental concerns which need to be addressed. The bank, which has already provided funds for carrying out basin-wise cumulative environment impact studies in respect of hydroelectric projects, is keen to evolve environmentally sustainable development model, which could be replicated in other hill states.
A team of the World Bank will arrive here on June 1 to discuss the modalities for the Environmentally Sustainable Development Programme for which it proposes to grant financial assistance to the tune of $ 2 million to the state.
Besides holding discussions with officials of various departments, the team will also interact with Chief Minister PK Dhumal during the three-day visit.
The bank has identified four core sectors, which are the mainstay of the economy of the state, for special attention. Besides industries and hydroelectric projects, which are known to have implications for the environment, the programme will also take care of the tourism and agri-horticulture sectors in
view of the fragility of hill eco-systems.
A spate of agitations by the people affected by development projects in various parts of the state , particularly the hydroelectric projects and cement plants, have raised environmental concerns which need to be addressed. The bank, which has already provided funds for carrying out basin-wise cumulative environment impact studies in respect of hydroelectric projects, is keen to evolve environmentally sustainable development model, which could be replicated in other hill states.
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