BOARD has approved a project worth $500 million to improve the learning outcome and governance of GOVERNMENT schools in six Indian states.It is TITLED Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS ).It will be implemented through the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, in Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, ODISHA and Rajasthan.World Bank:Headquarters - Washington, D.C., United States.President - DAVID Malpass.Comprises of - The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and The International Development Association.