<h1>World Bank and India Sign $165M Loan to Boost Climate Resilience for 125,000 Farmers in Odisha.</h1> The World Bank, in partnership with the Indian and Odisha governments, has signed a $165 million loan agreement to support 125,000 smallholder farmers in Odisha. The initiative aims to enhance climate resilience in agriculture by improving access to resilient seeds, diversifying crops, and upgrading water management and irrigation systems. The project will focus on areas prone to drought and will involve rehabilitating 532 water tanks to irrigate 91,435 hectares. It also encourages a shift from traditional grains to high-value crops and supports aquaculture. This effort aligns with India's broader climate adaptation goals and aims to increase farmers' incomes while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.