India, Feb. 11 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved financing to help 2.3 million people in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh rebuild more resilient infrastructure and enable community-owned firms to invest in more reliable jobs. Himachal Pradesh has been affected by extreme weather events, particularly in the past three years, resulting in estimated $1 billion in losses. Heavy rainfall during the 2023 and 2025 monsoon seasons led to loss of lives, widespread damage to housing and infrastructure, and limited access to schools, markets and jobs. Disruptions to water supply and sanitation services have also affected agriculture and horticulture production.The Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery Himac...