The World Bank approved a 500 million USD credit to help Bangladesh improve disaster preparedness against inland flooding in 14 flood-prone districts benefiting over 1.25 million people.
Google launched the Startup School India initiative which aims to gather relevant information on startup building into a systematic curriculum to help 10,000 startups in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) & Maharashtra Metro achieved a world record for constructing the longest double-decker (3.14 km) viaduct in Nagpur.
The central government has amended Part II of the Flag Code of India to allow the national flag of India to be displayed in the open and on houses and buildings "day and night".