World Bank to fund civic infrastructure projects in Chennai for creating circular economy
The World Bank will fund civic infrastructure projects in Chennai to facilitate a circular economy and develop world-class facilities. The projects aim to improve flood resilience, create electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and enhance climate resilience. The collaboration also focuses on elevating the city's medical facilities to global standards and promoting economic sustainability.
- ▪The World Bank will provide financial assistance and technical support for key urban, environmental, and infrastructure projects in Chennai.
- ▪The projects include integrated flood management, public-private partnership opportunities for EV charging stations, and world-class infrastructure for health centres and schools.
- ▪The collaboration aims to advance the city's clean energy and sustainable mobility goals by setting up a network of EV charging stations and installing rooftop solar panels.
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The World Bank will fund civic infrastructure projects of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to facilitate transition to a circular economy, develop world class facilities for health infrastructure, improve flood resilience and create electric vehicle charging infrastructure.On Thursday, GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran met with a high-level delegation from the World Bank Group to discuss the implementation of key urban, environmental and infrastructure projects in the city with World Bank financial assistance.The World Bank delegation included Ommid Saberi (Principal Industry Specialist), Nguyen Nhan (Global Operations Lead), and Autif Mohammed Sayyed (Green Building Expert).Talking to The Hindu, Mr.
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