<h1>West Bengal Secures $125 Million World Bank Loan to Boost Social Protection for Vulnerable Groups.</h1> India, the Government of West Bengal, and the World Bank have signed a $125 million loan agreement to enhance social protection services in West Bengal. The initiative aims to support vulnerable groups, including women, tribal and scheduled caste households, the elderly, and those in disaster-prone coastal regions. The project will improve the state's capability to deliver social assistance and cash transfers through a consolidated social registry. It will also digitize the Jai Bangla platform, streamline application processes, and establish a tele-consultation network for social care services. The project addresses challenges like inconsistent data and low female labor force participation.