<h1>India Secures $70M World Bank Loan to Boost Karnataka Health Systems, Improve Services for Vulnerable Populations.</h1> India has secured a US$ 70 million loan from the World Bank to support the Karnataka Health Systems Development and Reform Project. The agreement was signed by representatives from the Indian government, the World Bank, and the Karnataka state government. The project aims to enhance health service delivery, foster public-private partnerships, and improve financing for underserved and vulnerable populations in Karnataka. Key components include strengthening existing health programs, introducing innovative service delivery and financing methods, and ensuring effective project management, monitoring, and evaluation. The project is set to continue until March 31, 2016.