<h1>India Secures $119M World Bank Loan for Odisha Higher Education Excellence and Equity Project.</h1> India has secured a US$ 119 million loan from the World Bank for the Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE) Project. The agreement was signed by representatives from the Indian government and the World Bank. The project aims to enhance the quality of and equitable access to higher education in Odisha, focusing on institutional development and improved governance. Key areas include performance-based financing for institutions and better governance, financial, and procurement management in colleges. The project is scheduled to conclude by November 30, 2022.