<h1>India & World Bank Sign $250M Deal for Bihar Kosi Basin Project to Boost Flood Resilience & Agriculture.</h1> India and the World Bank signed a $250 million financing agreement to support the Bihar Kosi Basin Development Project. The agreement aims to enhance flood resilience and boost agricultural productivity in the Kosi River Basin. The project will benefit rural producers and households frequently affected by floods, including those impacted by the 2008 Kosi River Flood. Key components include flood risk management, agricultural productivity enhancement, improved connectivity, emergency response, and implementation support. The Government of Bihar will implement the project over five years, focusing on providing irrigation, advanced agricultural practices, and better transport networks to the affected areas.