On December 12, the World Bank announced that it has increased its lending to India in 2009-2012 to US $14 billion (up from $10.7 billion in 2005-08). In the country strategy for India (CAS), $3 billion has been added to support India through the economic meltdown. But the bank feels there is urgent need for greater efficiency, transparency and vigilance for projects that it is and will be funding in the country.