Nepal, June 2 -- The World Bank (WB) has approved a loan totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and improving irrigation services to boost agricultural productivity.

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors on May 29 approved the loan for two projects for Nepal, the WB stated in a press release.

The Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project ($120 million) will strengthen the electricity distribution network and enhance electricity supply to users in Koshi, Bagmati, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.

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