World Bank gives $1.4 mn to 12 social enterprises in Northeast

The World Bank's Development Marketplace, a competitive grants programme, has given grants worth $1.4 million (about Rs 8.4 crore) to 12 social enterprises in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram for development activities. Jitesh Khosla, Chief Secretary, Government of Assam interacting with social enterprises at the India Development Marketplace 2014 conference.

Onno Ruhl, Country Director, World Bank India interacting with social enterprises at the India Development Marketplace 2014 conference.

(2nd from Left, 2nd from right): Onno Ruhl, Country Director, World Bank India, and Anil Sinha, Regional Head, South Asia, Inclusive Business Models, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group; addressing the India Development Marketplace 2014 conference.

Jitesh Khosla, Chief Secretary, Government of Assam and Onno Ruhl, Country Director, World Bank India at awards ceremony.