<h1>India and World Bank Sign $125M Agreement to Boost Vocational Training and Apprenticeships through STRIVE Project.</h1> India has entered into a financing agreement with the World Bank for a USD 125 million credit to support the Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement Operation (STRIVE) Project. The agreement aims to enhance access to quality vocational training and apprenticeships, focusing on improving the performance of Industrial Training Institutes, increasing state government capacities, and broadening apprenticeship training. The project is set to conclude by November 30, 2022. The agreement was signed by representatives from the Indian government and the World Bank in the national capital.