<h1>India Secures $40M World Bank Loan for U.P. Pro-Poor Tourism Project, Boosting Local Communities & Entrepreneurs.</h1> India has secured a USD 40 million loan from the World Bank for the U.P. Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project. The agreement was signed by representatives from the Indian government and the World Bank. The project, with a total budget of USD 57.14 million, aims to enhance tourism benefits for local communities in Uttar Pradesh, focusing on areas like Agra, Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Govardhan. The initiative, spanning five years, seeks to deliver significant social, economic, and environmental advantages by supporting local communities and entrepreneurs near key tourist and pilgrimage sites.