The President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed happiness at the World Bank’s continued support to India, especially in priority areas like Smart Cities, Ganga Rejuvenation, Skill Development, Swachh Bharat and Power for All. Dr. Kim said he was impressed by the progress made towards the ambitious targets in these programmes.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of adequate climate change financing for countries like India which are consciously choosing to follow an environmentally sustainable path. Dr. Kim assured the Prime Minister that the World Bank would be proactive and fully support this agenda.
Dr. Kim appreciated India’s rapid progress in improving the ease of doing business, especially in the area of logistics.
The Prime Minister and Dr. Kim discussed a broad range of issues and possible avenues of cooperation.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today extended his greetings to the Chartered Accountant fraternity on the occasion of Chartered Accountants' Day. Shri Modi said that Chartered Accountants have long been trusted partners in India's economic journey. He noted that through their commitment to transparency and professional excellence, they have strengthened the country's financial systems, supported businesses, encouraged entrepreneurship and inspired confidence among investors.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
Greetings on Chartered Accountants' Day to the entire CA fraternity. They have long been trusted partners in India's economic journey. Through their commitment to transparency and professional excellence, they strengthen our financial systems, support businesses, encourage entrepreneurship and inspire confidence among investors. Their expertise contributes significantly to economic growth and nation-building. As we move towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, their efforts help create an environment where enterprise can flourish and opportunities can expand for all.
Greetings on Chartered Accountants' Day to the entire CA fraternity. They have long been trusted partners in India's economic journey. Through their commitment to transparency and professional excellence, they strengthen our financial systems, support businesses, encourage…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 1, 2026


