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Country: India Project: 124614-(R) Rajasthan Agricultural Development Sector: Agriculture
The objective is to demonstrate at scale the feasibility of a range of agricultural development approaches integrating technology, organization, institution and market innovations across selected regions of Rajasthan—each marked by different conditions—capable of significantly increasing agricultural productivity and farmer incomes. Appraisal completed on 16 January 2012. Negotiations scheduled for 22 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P124614. US$ 109.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India, Tel: (91-141) 222-7914, Fax: (91-141) 222-7096, Contact: D.B. Gupta, Principal Secretary

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