India Early Warning Update
World Bank Pipeline Projects: Volume 3, February 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
This Bulletin is part of the periodic electronic update from the Bank Information Center (BIC) South Asia office to inform civil society about World Bank projects in India before they are approved by the Board of Directors of the World Bank Group.
This Update covers project information, organized by sectors. It is taken directly from the World Bank’s Monthly Operation Summary (MOS) for South Asia Region.
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Bank Information Center, South Asia Office (New Delhi)
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For more information on projects listed below, please contact at the World Bank Headquarters:
Public Information Services Program, South Asia External Affairs
Benjamin Crow; Phone: (202) 473-5105; E-mail: bcrow@worldbank.org
Jan Erik Nora; Phone: (202) 458-4735; E-mail: enora@worldbank.org
MOS reports on the status of projects in the World Bank’s pipeline — from the point of identification of investment opportunities to the signing of the loan, credit or grant. After loans, credits or grants are signed, entries are dropped from the MOS. Entries are also dropped from the MOS when projects are removed from the Bank’s lending program before approval. Each entry in the MOS indicates at what stage a particular project is in the project cycle. These are underlined for convenience.
MOS, along with your country’s Country Assistance Strategy (CAS), serve as the earliest possible indicators of what projects your government and the Bank might be considering for funding. Advocacy and campaigning experience around the world on Bank projects indicates that the earlier civil society gets involved on proposed projects, the greater the likelihood for impacting them. It would be useful to understand the Bank’s Project Cycle as summarized below.
During IDENTIFICATION, both governments and the Bank are involved in analyzing development strategies for the respective country as a whole and in identifying projects that support those strategies. When the project identification is completed, the Project Information Document (PID) will be available through the World Bank’s Project Database. This is the earliest publicly-available project document and provides a summary of the Project Concept. The PID includes contact information for the Project Implementing Agency, as well as the World Bank Task Team Leader.
PREPARATION, the second stage of the cycle, is the responsibility of your government. During preparation, the technical and institutional alternatives for achieving a project's objectives are identified and discussed. Preparation usually requires feasibility studies followed by more detailed studies of the alternatives that promise to yield the most satisfactory results. The environmental assessment is usually carried out during this phase.
Project APPRAISAL, the responsibility of the Bank, provides a comprehensive review of all aspects of the project (technical, institutional, economic, and financial) and lays the foundation for implementing the project and evaluating it when completed. A Project Appraisal Document is published following this stage.
During NEGOTIATIONS, discussions are held between the Bank and the government and agreements reached are contained in the draft loan, credit or grant documents. Upon completion of negotiations, the project is then presented to the Executive Directors of the Bank for their consideration. After approval, the loan, credit or grant agreement is signed.
IMPLEMENTATION of a project usually starts after the loan, credit or grant is declared effective, which can normally be expected to take a few months after signing.
(For more information, see BIC's Tools for Activists: An Information and Advocacy Guide to the World Bank Group, pg 2-12).
Current MOS Entries for India
- Energy and Mining (4)
- Environment and Natural Resources Management (5)
- Public Sector Governance (1)
- Rural Development (14)
- Transportation (4)
- Urban Development (6)
- Water and Sanitation (2)
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A typical entry in the MOS is presented in following order: Country; Sector; Title and project description; Stage of processing [(R)= Revised (italic text indicates a change from previous month; (N)= New]; Environmental Assessment Category; Project ID, a unique Bank control number for each project, appears in the MOS when the Project Information Document is available; Amount of loan, credit or grant (US$ millions); Name, address, phone, fax, E-mail address, and name and title of contact person of implementing agency.
Energy and Mining
(N) Fourth Power System Development
The objective is to further facilitate and strengthen the transmission system in order to increase reliable power exchanges between the regions and states of India. The project will focus on: (i) strengthening the transmission system in the power deficit regions and increasing inter-regional transmission capacity; and (ii) developing the institutional capacity of POWERGRID to facilitate the implementation of open access and inter-regional trading. Concept review and decision meeting completed. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 101653. US$ 600.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd., Saudamini, Plot No. 2, Sector 29, Gurgaon 122001 Haryana, India, Tel: (91-124) 257-1700/1719, Fax: (95-124) 257-1959/1961, E-mail: singhal@powergridindia.com, Contact: A.K. Singhal, Deputy General Manager
(R) Coal-Fired Power Station Rehabilitation
The objective is to improve environmental and energy performance and practices of selected coal-fired power generating units. The project has two components (a) Technical Assistance (US$7.4 million GEF Grant); and (b) Coal R&M Energy Efficiency Financing Window. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 117.7/45.45 (IBRD/GEF). Consultants will be required. Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. (MahaGenco), Prakashgad, Plot No. G 9 2nd Fl., Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051, India, Tel: (91-22) 2647-4211, Fax: (91-22) 2647-1060, Contact: Mr. Ajoy Mehta, Managing Director, Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. (MahaGenco); West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd, 1 Kiran Shankar Roy Rd, 6th Fl., Kolkata 700001, India, Tel: (91-33) 2248-3317, 2248-2024, 2243-0525, Fax: (91-33) 2248-6436, 2243-7874, Contact: Mr. S. Mahapatra, Managing Director, West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd.
Rural Electricity Access
The objective is to develop scalable sustainable institutional models for increasing access to electricity services in rural areas. Project preparation on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 83789. US$ 65.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Power, 209 Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110001 India, Tel: (91-11) 2371-5378, Fax: (91-11) 2371-7519, Contact: Mr. Ajay Shankar, Joint Secretary
Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Loan
The objectives are to: (a) improve the reliability of India’s Northern (Electricity) Grid/Network through the addition of renewable, low-carbon energy; and (b) improve the effectiveness of Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd. with respect to the preparation and safe implementation of economically, environmentally and socially sustainable hydropower projects. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96124. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd., Corporate Planning, Bhagirath Bhawan (Top Terrace) Bhagirathipuram, Tehri (Garhwal) 249001, Uttarakhand, India, Tel: (91-135) 2452-5764, 2452-5836, 2453-7821, Fax: (91-135) 2454-5092, Contact: Mr. Deepak Sarwal, General Manager
Environment and Natural Resources Management
Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Improvement
The objective is to strengthen biodiversity conservation while improving rural livelihoods. Decision meeting scheduled for 17 January 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PIDs: 88520, 88598. US$ 24.0/14.0 (IDA/GEF). A PHRD grant of US$ 0.4 is financing preparation. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Annex 5, Bikaner House, Shahjahan Rd., Paravaryan Bhawan, New Delhi 110001 India, Fax: (91-11) 2338-4428, E-mail: dirpt.r@hub.nic.in, Contact: Dr. Rajesh Gopal, Director
Capacity Building for Industrial Pollution Management
The objectives are to strengthen the regulatory and implementation capacity of national and state environmental institutions and reduce pollution. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 91031. US$ 50.0/20.0 (IBRD/IDA). GEF co-financing is being sought. A PPF advance will finance preparatory consultants. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Rd., New Delhi 110003 India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-3596, Fax: (91-11) 2436-9192, E-mail: mital_sudhir@nic.in, Contact: Mr. Sundhir Mittal, Joint Secretary
India Chiller Energy Efficiency Credit
The objectives are to (i) improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the chiller sector, and (ii) reduce and/or eliminate consumption of ozone depleting substances (ODS) as required under the Montreal Protocol. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 6.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi, India 110003, Tel: (91-11) 2436-3596, Fax: (91-11) 2436-9192, E-mail: mital_sudhir@nic.in, Contact: Mr. Sudhir Mittal, Joint Secretary
Integrated Coastal Zone Management Loan/Credit
The objectives are to develop and implement an improved strategic and integrated management approach for India’s coastal zones to preserve the long-term productivity for continued sustainable development and economic growth. The four components are: (i) vulnerability and ecological mapping; (ii) institution building and strengthening at national level; (iii) development and implementation of state-level approaches; and (iv) project management. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 97985. US$ 30.0/60.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, Tel: (91-11) 2436-0694, Fax: (91-11) 2436-0678, Contact: Dr. A. Senthil Vel, Additional Director
Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Management Country Partnership Program—Phase 1
The objective is to maintain and restore globally significant ecosystem functions and services through enhanced local capacity to prevent further degradation, restoration of degraded areas, and dissemination, replication and scaling-up of successful, sustainable land management. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 97989. US$ 30.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Rd., New Delhi 110003 India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-3596, Fax: (91-11) 2436-9192, E-mail: mital_sudhir@nic.in, Contact: Mr. Sudhir Mittal, Joint Secretary
Public Sector Governance
Statistical Strengthening
The objective is to strengthen and modernize the country's statistical system, including improvement of data collection methods and identification of new data series to keep pace with the expanding economy. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 78337. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, 414 Sardar Patel Bhavan, Parliament St., New Delhi 110001 India, Tel: (91-11) 2334-11867, Contact: Dr. S. K. Nath, Director General, Central Statistical Organization
Rural Development
(R) Andhra Pradesh Water Sector Improvement
The objective is to support the following four components: Component A: Improving irrigation service delivery and management in Nagarjuna Sagar Scheme (about US$ 443.5 million, 91.5%); Component B: Water sector institutional restructuring and capacity building (about US$ 24.5 million, 5%); Component C: Innovative pilots (about US$ 9.7 million, 2%); and Component D: Project management (about US$ 7.3 million, 1.5%). Appraisal scheduled for 18 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 100954. US$ 435.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Irrigation and Command Area Development Department (I&CADD), Government of Andhra Pradesh, Secretary, Irrigation and CAD Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Hyderabad, India, Tel: (91-40) 2345-3411, Fax: (91-40) 2345-2471, E-mail: hiralalsamariya@ap.gov.in, Contact: Mr. Hiralal Samariya, Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Irrigation and CAD Department
(R) Multi State Agricultural Competitiveness
The objective is to develop more competitive market systems and improve market access for farmers and livestock producers through enhanced knowledge and more effective producer organization. Appraisal scheduled for 25 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93136. US$ 100.0/100.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan, Rm. 232, New Delhi 110011 India, Tel: (91-11) 2338-2416, Contact: Dr. U.K.S. Chauhan, Joint Secretary, Marketing, Government of India
(R) Orissa Community Tank Management
The objective is to rehabilitate about 1400 tank systems with a command area of about 130,000 hectares in the state of Orissa. Most of the tanks will be of command area greater than 40 hectares, although in instances where a set of tanks form a cascade within a sub-basin/watershed, smaller tanks would also be included. The total project cost, based on available benchmarks, is estimated at US$ 127.8 million, with a loan component of about US$ 90.0 million. The rehabilitation work would be undertaken in three batches over a six-year project period. Appraisal completed. Negotiations scheduled for 11 February 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100735. US$ 57.0/57.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services would include (i) External M&E agency for the duration of the project; (ii) Third party quality assurance of civil works executed under the project; (iii) Creation of GIS database for minor irrigation tanks in GOO. Orissa Community Tank Development and Management Society, Department of Water Resources, Government of Orissa, Secretariat, Bhubaneshwar, Tel: (91-40) 239-4105, Fax: (91-674) 2392-2446, Contact: Mr. Surendra Kumar, Project Director, OCTMP, Cum Special Secretary, Government of Orissa
(R) Orissa Rural Livelihoods
(Formerly Orissa Decentralized Rural Poverty Reduction). The objective is to enhance the socio-economic status of the poor especially women and disadvantaged groups in selected districts. Appraisal scheduled for 11 February 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93478. US$ 70.0 (IDA). Local consultants will be required to develop environmental management framework, financial and procurement manuals. Orissa Poverty Reduction Mission, OPRM, SIRD Building, Unit VIII, Bhubaneswar 751001, Orissa, India, Tel: (91-674) 239-5075, Fax: (91-674) 239-0893, E-mail: saswatmishra@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Saswat Mishra, IAS, Additional Secretary and Director (TRIPTI)
(R) Second Uttar Pradesh Diversified Agriculture Support
The objectives are to: (a) intensify and diversify agricultural production and (b) increase farmer access to expanding market opportunities. Negotiations scheduled for 16 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 89484. US$ 74.6/74.6 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Diversified Agricultural Support Project Society, Government of Uttar Pradesh, PICKUP Bhawan, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, India, Tel: (91-522) 272-0839, E-mail: updasp@sancharnet.in, Contact: Archana Agrawal, Special Secretary, Cooperation and Project Coordinator
Bihar Rural Livelihoods Development (Cr. 4323-IN)
The objective is to empower rural poor people and improve their lives by (a) developing and strengthening institutions of the poor, (b) building and establishing pro-poor savings promotion and livelihood support organizations; (c) financing livelihood business plans and increasing the size of livelihood economies for the poor and (d) creating an enabling environment for implementing and scaling up innovations for livelihood development and service delivery. The credit was signed on 9 August 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90764. US$ 63.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. State Women's Development Corporation, Government of Bihar, Address, Tel: (92-612) 223-9707/222-6038, Fax: (91-612) 223-4096/220-0695, E-mail: ssidhoo@yahoo.com, Contact: Mrs. S. Sidhu, Chairman and Managing Director
Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement
The objective is to improve the safety and optimal sustainable performance of selected existing dams and associated appurtenances. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 89985. US$ 350.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for project preparation. Ministry of Water Resources, Shram Sakthi Bhavan, Rafi marg, New Delhi, India, E-mail: damsindia2003@yahoo.co.in, Contact: Mr. S.K. Das, Member (D&R) Central Water Commission, Sewa Bhavan
Jammu & Kashmir Participatory Watershed Management
This is a follow-on from the Integrated Watershed Development Project (IWDP), a five-state project (Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana). IWDP closed in 30 September 2005 with consistent ratings of success in terms of its development objective and implementation progress. The objectives are: a) institutional strengthening, b) focus on watershed protection and development, c) enhancing livelihood opportunities and d) project coordination. Decision meeting scheduled for 9 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 99857. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Forestry, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, Near Pollution Control Board Bldg, Silk Factory Road Raj Bagh, Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar, India, Tel: (91-194) 2331-1924, Fax: (91-194) 231-1924, E-mail: rdtiwaripc@rediffmail.com, Contact: Mr. R. D. Tiwari, Project Director
Jharkhand Rural Livelihood & Natural Resources Management
The objective is to reduce rural poverty through improved forest ecosystem management with community participation. Decision meeting scheduled for 5 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 77192. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for preparation of feasibility studies, the environmental assessment and the social assessment. Most of these are likely to be provided through specialists attached to the preparation team. Jharkhand Local Communities and State Forest Department, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834 001 India, Tel: (91-654) 525-2669, Fax: (91-654) 625-2669, E-mail: rccf_Jhk@rediffmail, Contact: Ms. Neelam Nath, Principal Secretary, Department of Forests and Environment
Karnataka Community Based Tank Management Additional Financing (Ln. 4872-IN)
The objective is to develop and strengthen community-based approaches to managing selected tank systems in order to improve rural livelihoods. The three main components are: (a) establishing an enabling, environment for the sustainable, decentralized management of tank systems, (b) strengthening community-based institutions to assume responsibility for tank system development and management and (c) undertaking tank system improvements. Approved by the Executive Directors on 25 September 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102328. US$ 32.0/32.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consultants will be required. Jala Samvardhane Yojana Sangha (JSYS), Department of Water Resources, Minor Irrigation, Government of Karnataka, 42, 5th Cross, R.M.V. Extension, Sadashivnagar, Bangalore 560080, Karnataka, India, Tel: (91-80) 2361-3001, Fax: (91-80) 2361-3006, E-mail: jsys@vsnl.net, Contact: Mr. B.S. Ramaprasad, Executive Director (JSYS), Government of Karnataka
Kerala Local Government and Service Delivery
The objective is to strengthen the capacity of local governments to manage public resources for the benefit of the constituents, including the disadvantaged, while the state is engaged in a long term debt restructuring program. This would be accomplished through a two pronged approach: (a) capacity building at the level of the state, the gram panchayats, and constituents; and (b) formula based block grants to the local governments for financing many of the activities as defined in the State Act. Decision meeting scheduled for 1 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102624. US$ 170.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Government of Kerala, Ministry of Local Governments and Planning., Trivandrum, Kerala, India, Contact: Mr. Vijay Anand, Secretary Planning and Local Governments
North East Livelihood
The objective is to achieve an upward trend in livelihood productivity among participating local community groups located in various ecological zones in the NE Region Central and Eastern Hills (Phase I of the Program), Greater Himalayas (Phase II) and Lowland Plains (Phase III) through participatory and demand driven investment choices and collective action, with support from value-adding partnerships. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102330. US$ 260.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Development for the North East Region, Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, Maulana Azad Rd, India, Tel: (91-11) 2302-2020, Fax: (91-11) 2302-2024, Contact: Ms. Sushma Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Rajasthan Rural Water Supply and Sanitation
The objective is to support the GOR’s sector plans and to increase access to improved, affordable and sustained water and sanitation services (WSS) of rural communities in Rajasthan. This would support (i) the development and the implementation of a state integrated WSS sector investment plan, and (ii) the development and implementation of state-wide consistent policies and implementation arrangements. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 101650. US$ 130.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Public Health and Engineering Department, Government Secretariat, Jaipur, 302017, India, Tel: (91-141) 515-3222, Fax: (91-141) 222-7222, Contact: Mr. Agam Mathur, Chief Engineer
West Bengal Accelerated Development of Minor Irrigation
The objective is to enhance the development of agriculture-based income of small and marginal farmers through sustainable use of irrigation resources. The main components are: (a) strengthening community-based institutions; (b) irrigation systems development and improvement; (c) agricultural development and support services; and (d) project management and institutional development. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 105311. US$ 220.0/30.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consultants for EA, SA and hydrologic studies under procurement. Other consultants to be determined. Water Investigation and Development Department (WIDD), Government of West Bengal, Writers’ Building, B.B.D Bagh, Kolkata 700 001 India, Contact: Mr. John Koshy, Secretary, WIDD
Transportation
(R) Orissa State Roads Loan
The objective is to remove transport bottlenecks in targeted transport corridors for greater private sector investment, economic and social development activities. Negotiations scheduled for 25 February 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96023. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Preparation consultants have been mobilized and have started working in the field. Other specialists in transactions, asset management, institutional strengthening and supervision will be recruited. Government of Orissa, Works Department, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India, Tel: (91-674) 253-6668, Fax: (91-674) 240-7051, E-mail: workssec@ori.nic.in, Contact: Er. Suvendu Kumar Ray, Engineer-in-Chief-Cum-Secretary, Works Department, GOO
Assam State Roads
The objective is to provide road users in Assam with good quality and better managed state highways and major district roads. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96018. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Agreement preparation facility is not to exceed US$ 2.0 and countersigned by Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Consultants will be required. Public Works Department, Assam, Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati 6 India, Tel/Fax: (91-361) 226-1678, E-mail: mukut_dutta@yahoo.co.uk, Contact: Mr. Mukut Dutta, Commissioner and Special Secretary
Second Rural Roads
The objective is to achieve broader and more sustainable access to markets and social services by the rural population in participating districts. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96020. US$ 125.0/375.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consultants will be required for the design and supervision of minor rural roads, social and environmental monitoring and possible assistance with financial management monitoring. National Rural Road Development Agency (NRRDA), Tel: (91-11) 4602-2221, 2671-6936, Fax: (91-11) 4100-0475, E-mail: hks@nic.in, Contact: Mr. H K Srivastava
Sustainable Urban Transport
The global environment objective is to reduce GHG emissions through promotion of modal shift to more energy efficient modes of urban transport in India. The project development objective (PDO) is to remove institutional, policy, and financial barriers for implementing climate friendly sustainable urban transport policies and programs. Decision meeting scheduled for 10 March 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100589. US$ 200.0/ 20.3 (IBRD/GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi 110011, Tel: (91-11) 2306-3495, Fax: (91-11) 2379-2052, E-mail: secyurban@nic.in, Contact: M. Ramachandran, Secretary
Urban Development
Andhra Pradesh Urban Reform and Municipal Services
The objective is to reduce poverty and empower the poor, protecting the most vulnerable through security mechanisms and creating opportunities for the poor by building their assets and enabling the markets to work for them. Board presentation scheduled for 8 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 71250. US$ 233.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Secretariat Complex, Hyderabad 500022 India, Tel/Fax: (91-40) 2345-4965, Contact: Ms. Veena Ish, Secretary, Urban Development
Capacity Building for Urban Local Bodies-NURM
(Formerly Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Credit) The objective is to provide Technical Assistance (TA) support at both the State and Urban Local Bodies level to strengthen policy, support institutional reform and improve procedures and skills in the areas of municipal financial management, service delivery, planning and governance. The target is the 300 Class I cities, including the 63 JNNURM cities (only the cities that have signed a Memorandum of Agreement) for implementation of reforms with the Ministry of Urban Development are eligible. The four focus areas created inline with the JNNURM reform requirements that the cities may choose. Activities from TA funding: (i) Financial Management Reform, (ii) Service Delivery, (iii) Framework for Planning and (iv) Framework for Governance. Appraisal is scheduled for 21 January 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 99979. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Urban Development, Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi 110011 India, Tel: (91-11) 2306-2194, Fax: (91-11) 2306-1446, Contact: Mr. Aniruddha Kumar, Director, JNNURM
Gujarat Urban Development
The objective is to improve service delivery through targeted investments and capacity building. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 94722. US$ 130.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Gujarat Urban Development Corporation, Government of Gujarat, First Fl., Abhishek Bldg., Sector 11, Ghandinagar 382017 Gujarat, India, Tel: (91-79) 2324-1862, E-mail: ksrinivas_ias@yahoo.co.in, Contact: Mr. K. Srinivas, Managing Director
National Cyclone Risk Mitigation
(Formerly National Risk Mitigation) The objective is to mitigate risks and vulnerability to natural disasters, particularly cyclones. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 250.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. National Disaster Management Authority, 3d Floor, Centuar Hotel, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2565-5015, Fax: (91-11) 2565-5015, Contact: A.R. Sule, Deputy Secretary
National Urban Infrastructure Fund
The objective is to improve urban infrastructure including through mobilization of private financing. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 92699. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Urban Development, Nirman Bharan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-22) 2306-2309, E-mail: Rajamani_muthu@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. M. Rajamani, Joint Secretary
National Urban Reform Fund
(Formerly Enhanced Urban Reform Incentive Fund) The objective is to provide states with incentives to undertake essential urban sector reforms, enabling local Governments to improve their finances and capacity to provide essential services and incentives to do so. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 88776. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined
Water and Sanitation
Andhra Pradesh Rural Water Supply and Sanitation
The objective is to increase reliable, sustainable and affordable rural water and sanitation services to the rural communities. And also contribute to GoAP’s RWSS sector program by: (i) implementing new sector policy and institutional framework; and (ii) financing a substantive portion of its investment program for the next five years. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 101650. US$ 250.0/150.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consultants will be required. Government of Andhra Pradesh, Panchayati Raj Engineering Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Block 1, 8th Floor, Secretariat, Hyderabad 500029, Tel: (91-040) 2345-4670, Fax: (91-040) 2345-3016, Contact: Mr. Munidra, Additional Secretary
Delhi Water Supply and Sewerage
The objective is to implement comprehensive reform of the water and sanitation sector in the capital city. Project preparation on hold at the request of the Department of Economic Affairs. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 67215. US$ 140.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Delhi Jal Board, Varunalaya Phase II, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005 India, Tel: (91-11) 2351-6148, Fax: (91-11) 2354-1813, E-mail: ashishkundra@delhijalboard.nic.in, Contact: Ashish Kundra, Additional Chief Executive Officer
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