World Bank Chief in City

BHUBANESWAR: World Bank President Robert Zoellick arrived here on Tuesday evening. He is accompanied by a host of top officials of the Bank including, Vice Presidents Isabel Buerreo and

BHUBANESWAR: World Bank President Robert Zoellick arrived here on Tuesday evening.

He is accompanied by a host of top officials of the Bank including, Vice Presidents Isabel Buerreo and Karin Finkelson and a country director.

 Zoellick is scheduled to fly to Gupti on Wednesday where he will interact with beneficiaries of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZMP) beneficiaries. He would also take a boat ride in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.

 He will be briefed by the State Government about the status of various projects, funded by the World Bank across multiple sectors. In the afternoon, he would have a meeting with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

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