Chennai, Nov 5 : World Bank's country director Roberto Zagha met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi here Thursday and reviewed the progress of the six bank-assisted projects in the state.

During the meeting, Karunanidhi requested the official to take a quick decision on the state's application for Rs. 1,764 crore assistance from the bank for improving housing, roads, sanitation facilities.

Expressing his happiness at meeting Karunanidhi and the progress of various projects, Zagha said Tamil Nadu is a good example for other states in implementing the World Bank assisted programmes.(IANS)