India Early Warning Update

Asian Development Bank Business Opportunities: Volume 7, October 2008

Friday, October 17, 2008

This Bulletin is a periodic electronic update from the Bank Information Center to inform civil society about Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects in Bangladesh before they are approved by the Board of Directors of the ADB.  This Update covers project information, organized by sectors.  The information is compiled directly from ADB’s Business Opportunities

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About Business Opportunities (BOp)  

Business Opportunities (BOp) identifies potential projects that are under consideration for ADB financing.  The BOp listings do not guarantee that financing will be approved for particular projects.  However, BOp listings serve as important tools for monitoring and follow up of proposed projects.  These, along with your country’s Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), work as early warnings on the projects that your government and the Bank are 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.  Proposed projects are listed until the point of ADB Board approval; the remaining are dropped from the list.  BOp listings are prepared after CPS approval and during the early phases of Project Preparation. For better understanding of this process, the Bank’s Project Cycle is summarized below.

Project Cycle (ADB website for complete project cycle)

Project Identification/Preparation: ADB often provides grants called project/program preparatory technical assistance (PPTA) to help the government identify and prepare feasible projects. The summary is made available in the form of a project profile or project information document (PID).

During the early stage of the PPTA, an initial poverty and social assessment is conducted to identify people who may be beneficially or adversely affected. A technical assistance report is prepared as a recommendation for ADB to finance a technical assistance project.

If the project requires resettlement of people or might adversely impact the environment, or indigenous peoples, certain safeguard assessments are prepared during this stage. The results of these assessments are to be made available to affected people.  For more information on community rights under ADB safeguards and international best practices, see comparative matrices of MDB safeguard policies on BIC's website.

Project Examination: ADB examines project feasibility, first through a fact-finding mission and then through an appraisal mission. The fact-finding mission examines the project's technical, financial, economic, environmental, marketing, and management aspects and potential social impact. Detailed project risks and sensitivity analyses are carried out to assess viability of the proposed project and loan terms are discussed.

Following this, the Appraisal Mission conducts further field study, analyses and consultation, as required. The mission then prepares a loan proposal report and draws up a draft loan agreement for negotiation. After appraisal, the draft loan agreement and draft project proposal is submitted for review. Government is then called for negotiation with ADB. After negotiations with the government, the loan proposal is submitted to Board of Directors for Approval, through its Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP).

After Board approval, the document is sent to the borrowing country's Government for cabinet authorization following which the loan agreement is signed. The loan takes effect once certain conditions are met. The requirements and deadline for loan effectiveness are stipulated in the loan agreement.

ADB-assisted projects are implemented by the executing agency according to the agreed schedule and procedures as detailed out in the project administration memorandum. Implementation time generally ranges from two to five years but depends on the type and nature of the project. ADB's review missions assess the progress of project implementation by visiting it at least twice a year throughout the implementation period.

If a project has significant environmental or social issues, ADB will often require the borrower to submit regular monitoring reports, in addition to progress reports. Information on the project's implementation progress and status of development objectives and loan covenants is added to the project information document during this implementation phase.

For more information, refer to: Unpacking the ADB: A Guide to Understanding the Asian Development Bank

Commonly Used BOp Acronyms

TA:      Technical Assistance

AOTA:  Advisory and Operational Technical Assistance Loans

PPTA:  Project Preparatory Technical Assistance

RETA:  Regional Technical Assistance

EIA:     Environmental Impact Assessment

IEE:     Initial Environmental Examination

   N:     New Project

   R:     Revised (italic text indicates change from previous month)

ADB Environmental Categorization

Category “A” Projects: Projects having severe environmental impacts are categorized as “A”. An EIA is required.

Category “B” Projects: Projects having some adverse environmental impacts are categorized as “B”. An IEE is required in order to determine whether an EIA also needs to be done. If not, then the IEE is the final environment document.

Category “C” Projects: Projects havening no environmental impacts are categorized as “C”. No IEE or EIA is required but environmental considerations are still reviewed.

Category “F1” Projects: Projects involving a financial intermediary or equity investment are classified as “F1”. The financial intermediary will apply an environmental management system if environmental impacts are expected.

Current Business Opportunities for India

Agriculture and Natural Resources

LOAN: IND 38411-01

Project Name

MFF - ORISSA Integrated Irrigated Agriculture & Water Management Investment Program (Facility Concept)

Executing Agency

Water Resources Department, Government of Orissa

Loan Amount (US$ million)

188.20

Sector/Subsector

Agriculture & Natural Resources /Irrigation & Drainage

Date of First Listing

31 January 2008

Project Impact

Enhanced rural economic growth and reduced poverty in the existing irrigation systems within four northern river basins and a part of the Mahanadi River Delta in Orissa, and institutionalization of effective mechanisms to put into operation participatory irrigation management (PIM)-based agriculture growth.

Project Outcome

The outcome will be enhanced productivity, water use efficiency, and sustainability of irrigated agriculture, and improved performance of irrigation service delivery and water resources management with empowered WUAs progressively taking over O&M roles.

Project Outputs

Outputs include: Part A - Productive and sustainable irrigated agriculture management systems through: (i) participatory planning and WUA strengthening/empowerment; (ii) irrigation and associated infracture development; (iii) agriculture and allied sector support and livelihood enhancement; and (iv) sustainable O&M system; Part B - Institutional strengthening and program management (ISPM), which comprises (i) institutional strengthening; and (ii) project management.

Procurement

Goods

Procurement financed from the ADB loans under the MFF will conform to ADB's Procurement guidelines. Civil works contracts of at least $10 million will be through International Competitive Bidding, and those costing less than $10 million will be under National Competitive Bidding procedure acceptable to ADB. Single-stage, two envelope bidding with post qualification will be adopted for all community works costing less than $100,0000 may be directly contracted with the concerned Water Users Association.

Services

Consultants will be hired for institutional development and capacity building, project management, design and construction monitoring, and benefit monitoring. Agencies or institutions including established registered NGOs will also be engaged for participatory planning, WUA strengthening, minor work execution by WUAs, agriculture and livelihood programs, and facilitation and monitoring of resettlement plans. All consultants and NGOs will be engaged according to ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants.

Environmental Category

B

Project Processing Stage

Approved by the Bank

:

18 September 2008

Project Officer

Kenichi Yokoyama (632-6937)

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Social Services Div, SARD

kyokoyama@adb.org

PPTA: IND 42192-01

Project Name

Integrated Flood and River Erosion Management Project - Arunachal Pradesh

Executing Agency

Water Resource Department

TA Amount (US$ '000)

900.00

Sector/Subsector

Agriculture & Natural Resources /Water Resources Management

Date of First Listing

28 August 2008

Project Impact

The component TA prepared an investment program to enhance integrated flood and riverbank erosion management in Arunachal Pradesh through: (i) strengthened institutional capacity for IFRERM in WRD and in local communiies in flood prone areas, and (ii) introducing comprehensive, cost-effective, sustainable and adaptive structural and non-structural measures for flood and riverbank erosion prevention and risk mitigation. The impact of the PPTA Phase 2 will be effective implementation of the investment program

Project Outcome

The outcome will be improved institutional capacity and readiness for implementation and management of the project investment program including (i) trained key WRD saff in IFRERM activities and ADB project implementation procedures, and (ii) enhanced awareness and commitment to IFRERM implementation in subproject areas.

Project Outputs

Outputs of the PPTA will comprise (i) an improved IFRERM policy and regulatory framework, (ii) a refined IFRERM development roadmap and investment program, (iii) a capacity development plan for WRD and other State agencies engaged n IFRERM and natural disaster management, (iv) key WRD staff trained in IFRERM activities (including structural and non-structural measures), and ADB project and financial management procedures to facilitate effective investment program start, (v) detailed plans for community participation, social development and livelihoods enhancement, resettlement, and envrionmental protection in the areas of the 5 subprojects selected for implementation under Project 1 of the investment program (tranche 1 of the MFF), (vi) pilot community-based flood management and livelihood enhancement initiatives, (vii) detailed designs, procurement procedurs, and contract and bidding documents for structural and non-structural sub-projects under Project 1, and (viii) framework financing agreement, and the first periodic financing request relating to Project 1 (tranche 1) of the project,

Consulting Services

Consulting services will be provided for a total of 50 person-months, comprising 16 person-months of international consultants, and 34 person-months of national consultants. The team will be engaged as individual consultants by ADB in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time).

Environmental Assessment

Required

Project Processing Stage

Approved by the Bank

:

11 September 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Recruitment of consultants is expected to tentatively commence in Oct 2008.

Project Officer

Plamen Bozakov (632-6805)

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Social Services Div, SARD

pbozakov@adb.org

PPTA: IND 38412-02

Project Name

Preparing the Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project - Assam (Phase 2): Processing and Institutional Strengthening

Executing Agency

Water Resource Department

TA Amount (US$ '000)

900.00

Sector/Subsector

Agriculture & Natural Resources /Water Resources Management

Date of First Listing

17 July 2008

Project Impact

The TA will enhance security against flooding and riverbank erosion and induced economic growth in the state's vital areas of economic interests (urban and productive rural centers, basic physical infrastructure, and natural heritage sites).

Project Outcome

The TA outcome includes (i) improved policy environment, planning framework, and capacities of WRD and other agencies to operationalize IWRM integrated FRERM with set reform actions; and (ii) advanced management capacities and readiness to initiate the NEIFREMP (Assam) in terms of DPR preparation and clearance, project office establishment, staff assignment and capacity development, implementation materials and management systems, and progress in mobilization of consultants and in procurement.

Project Outputs

Improved policy, planning, and institutional framework for integrated FREM, including progress in the preparation of state water policies, plans, institutional restructuring; and a better interagency coordination for FREM and other natural disaster management. Strengthened capacities of WRD in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam with establishment of sound FREM management systems. Improved maintenance funding systems through mobilziation of flood cess and other resources.

Consulting Services

All consultant siwll be engaged individually by ADB in consultation with the Assam State and the Government of India. All recruitment will follow ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (April 2006, as amended from time to time) and other arrangements satisfactory to ADB for selecting and engaging national consultants.

Environmental Assessment

To Be Determined

Project Processing Stage

Approved by the Bank

:

26 September 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Recruitment of individual consultants is tentatively scheduled to commence in Oct/Nov 2008.

Project Officer

Kenichi Yokoyama (632-6937)

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Social Services Div, SARD

kyokoyama@adb.org

Energy

AOTA: IND 42297-01

Project Name

Technical Assistance Cluster: Climate Change Mitigation by National Action Plan

Executing Agency

Department of Economic Affairs

TA Amount (US$ '000)

4,000.00

Sector/SubsectorEnergy

Energy Sector Development

Date of First Listing

21 August 2008

Project Impact

The impact of the TAC will be to implement low carbon inclusive economic growth ensuing food and energy securities in India for poverty reduction through (i) developing clean energy, (ii) enhancing energy efficiency, and (iii) ensuring habitat sustainability.

Project Outcome

Outcomes of the TAC will be (i) balanced policy and regulatory framework, and (ii) enhanced capacities under NAPCC and directly linked with project preparation and implementation and policy formulation, and (iii) climate change mitigation projects in the areas of, among others, clean energy development, energy efficiency enhancement, and sustainable habitat.

Project Outputs

The main outputs of the TAC will be (i) direct supports for balanced climate mitigation policy and regulatory frameworks at central levels and state levels, (ii) due diligence and other preparatory works for climate change mitigation projects, and (iii) implemented programs for capacity development, knowledge sharing, and information dissemination directly linked with (i) and (ii). The outputs of all the subprojects must be consistent with both selection criteria of Climate Change Fund and NAPCC.

Consulting Services

ADB will recruit the consultants in accordance with its Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time). Details of consulting services requirements will be determined and posted separately for each component TA (subproject).

Project Processing Stage

Fact-Finding Mission Completed

:

18 July 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Details of recruitment of consultants will be determined and posted separately under each component TA (subproject).

Project Officer

Naoki Sakai (632-4461)

Energy Division, SARD

nsakai@adb.org

AOTA: IND 42297-02

Project Name

Technical Assistance Cluster: Climate Change Mitigation by National Action Plan - Component TA: Enhancement of Policies & Strategies for Optimal Bio-fuel Production & Use

Executing Agency

Department of Economic Affairs

TA Amount (US$ '000)

500.00

Sector/Subsector

Energy /Renewable Energy

Date of First Listing

21 August 2008

Project Impact

Creation of an enabling environment for implementation of low carbon energy sector development through bio-energy interventions.

Project Outcome

The outcome of the TA will be recommendations for the development of a policy and an overall strategy towards expansion of bio fuel production and use in India. Specifically it will concentrate on (i) effect on energy sector GHG mitigation; (ii) socio-economic and other environmental benefits of fossil fuel replacement; (iii) enhancement of energy security; (iv) impact on food security; and (v) rural employment generation and poverty alleviation

Project Outputs

The main output will be assisting the DEA to provide inputs to an integrated bio-fuels policy and implmentation strategies considering the cross-sectoral and the multi faceted nature of the subject matter contained in the policy. This includes (i) review of the work on bio-fuels already carried out for South Asia; (ii) compilation of international experience of production anduse of bio-fuels; (iii) critical analysis of future of bio-fuels in India vis-a-vis international experience; (iv) recommendations for policy and implementation strategy; and (v) outreach program.

Consulting Services

The TA will require the services of 2 international consultants for 10 person-months and 5 domestic consultants for 25 person-months, for a total of 35 person-months. The international consulting team will include an international bio-fuels specialist, an international economic specialist, a national economic specialist, and a national bio-fuel specialist, national energy specialist, national social and environmental specialist and national agricultural specialist.

Project Processing Stage

Fact-Finding Mission Completed

:

18 July 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Recruitment of consultants expected to take place in September 2008.

Project Officer

Priyantha D.C. Wijayatunga (632-6179)

Energy Division, SARD

pwijayatunga@adb.org

AOTA: IND 41611-01

Project Name

Capacity Building for Himachal Power Sector Agencies

Executing Agency

Himachal Pradesh State Electricity BoardHimachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory CommissionHimachal Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd.

TA Amount (US$ '000)

900.00

Sector/Subsector

Energy/Energy Sector Development

Date of First Listing

23 May 2008

Project Impact

Economic development in Himachal Pradesh (HP)

Project Outcome

Component 1: The outcome will be a comprehensive Power System Master Plan that will provide the blueprint for development of the power system in HP. The Master Plan will tie together generation, transmission and distribution expansion to ensure with confidence that all proposed capital investments are not ad hoc and are instead part of a long term, structured plan. It will also ensure that network expansion is economically efficient and will provide a realistic framework for loss reduction. Component 2: The outcome will be specifications for a Regulatory Management Information System (RMIS) and reporting framework for the power sector entities. Using these specifications, HPERC will acquire a RMIS by using its own resources. Assessing information requirement of HPERC and reporting necessities of the power sector entities will facilitate purchasing or developing the correct RMIS and ultimately facilitate implementation of the multiyear tariff structure. RMIS will also support review of performance standards in the multiyear tariff framework. Developing a methodology to compute the cost of supply at various voltage levels will support (i) rationalization of tariff accross different voltage levels; (ii) rationalization of cross subsidies; and (iii) support determination of open access surcharges. Component 3: Capacity developed in preparation of periodic financing requests for further tranches of MFF. (i) Specification for a RMIS; (ii) Reporting framework for the power sector entities; and (iii) cost of supply framework and model.

Project Outputs

Component 1 (i) a detailed long-term (10 year) demand forecast for HP at the power substation level, with demand disaggregated between main consumer group; (ii) a series of realistic long-term generation capacity expansion scenarios, with consideration given to prospects for in-state generation development as well as generation sourced from outside of HP; (iii) a series of least cost transmission expansion plans, matched to the generation expansion scenarios developed; (iv) an assessment of the quantum and timing of generation and transmission investments for each system development scenario; (v) an estimate of distribution investment costs to meet demand growth; (vi) cost and benefit analysis for with and without clean development mechanism option; (vii) identification of risk factors and a risk management plan for the power system of HP; (viii) institutional reform recommendations for HPSEB to develop capacity to implement and revise as necessary the Master Plan; (ix) a power system analysis software program and equipment (computers); and (x) a detailed five-year program of capital works, and preparation of detailed project reports (DPRs) for projects to be covered in the first two years. Component 2 (i) specification for a RMIS; (ii) reporting framework for the power sector entities; and (iii) cost of supply framework and model. Component 3 Periodic financing requests for further tranches of MFF.

Consulting Services

The TA will finance the services of international consultants for a total of 13 person-months and local consultants for a total of 25 person-months. Consultants will be engaged by ADB in accordance with its Guidelines on the Use of Consultants for each component of the TA. For Component 1, a consulting firm or consortium of firms will be engaged under the quality and cost based selection process, and simplified technical proposals will be requested. International consultants will include: (i) power system planning expert, team leader (5 person-months), (ii) hydropower expert (1 person-month), (iii) distribution expert (3 person-months), and (iv) power economist (2 person-months). National consultants include: (i) transmission expert (2 person-months), distribution expert (3 person-months), and (iii) power economist (2 person-months). For Component 2, national consultants will be recruited. These will include: (i) financial management expert (6 person-months), (ii) system specialist (4 person-months), and (iii) regulatory economist (6 person-months). For Component 3, individual consultants will be recruited. International consultants will include: (i) economist/financial analyst with strong power sector knowledge (1 person-month), and (ii) hydropower engineer (1 person-month). National consultants will include: (i) social assessment expert (2 person-months), and (ii) environmental assessment expert (2 person-months).

Project Processing Stage

Fact-Finding Mission Completed

:

4 April 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Recruitment of Consultants expected to take place on June 2008.

Project Officer

Neside T. Anvaripour (632-6468)

Energy Division, SARD

ntasanvaripour@adb.org

AOTA: IND 41681-01

Project Name

Facilitating the Operations of Energy Conservation Fund "Energy Smart" in Madhya Pradesh

Executing Agency

Government of Madhya Pradesh, Energy Department

TA Amount (US$ '000)

1,700.00

Sector/Subsector

Energy /Energy Sector Development

Date of First Listing

7 December 2007

Project Impact

This initative will promote the culture of energy efficiency in Madhya Pradesh and suppliers and consumers of energy will work in tandem to conserve energy. In addition, the ECF of MP will become a role model for other states in India.

Project Outcome

The outcome of this exercise will be sustainable ECF which is successfully managed and engaged in disbursement of funds to various consumers on energy conservation projects in a Private Public Partnership model. Subsequently, the interest will be generated in the financial community to lend for EE projects and capacity will be built in commercial banks and financial institutions. This exercise will generate a pool of trained stakeholders responsible to carry forward the EE program in MP.

Project Outputs

The TA would help make operation of ECF financially stable in the first 4 years and sustainable thereafter. This initiative will encourage commercial banks and financial institutions in shedding their hesitation for financing energy conservation projects in MP. Throught its promotional activities like information dissemination and outreach and spreading awareness amongs the consumers and financiers the TA will produce a model which will facilitate implementation of energy conservation measures and promoting the culture of EE in MP and this model will be replicated in other states of India.

Consulting Services

International and national consultants (individual) will be engaged in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the use of Consultants.

Project Processing Stage

Fact-Finding Mission Completed

:

29 November 2007

Recruitment of Consultants

Recruitment of consultants expected to take place tentatively in March 2008.

Project Officer

Neside T. Anvaripour (632-6468)

Energy Division, SARD

ntasanvaripour@adb.org

AOTA: IND 41612-01

Project Name

Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission

Executing Agency

Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission

TA Amount (US$ '000)

200.00

Sector/Subsector

Energy /Energy Sector Development

Date of First Listing

7 November 2007

Project Impact

BERC operationalized as an independent electricity regulatory commission and a transparent regulatory framework for Bihar power sector is developed. BERC is in compliance with the requirements of Electricity Act 2003 and robust regulatory framework is created to encourage private sector investments in Bihar's power sector.

Project Outcome

The TA will provide support to BERC through training and capacity building (i) to establish norms of operation for the sector companies; (ii) rationalization of electricity tariff and setting up norms for disaggregated tariffs for generation, transmission and retail supply tariffs, (iii) revising the exixting grid code; (iv) specify security of supply, metering and energy accounting norms, (vi) review and ratify financing restructuring plan; (vii) set up licensing standards and (viii) other areas will be identified during the fact finding mission. In addition, the TA will set up twinning arrangements with Indian and international regulatory commissions for BERC members to obtain on the job training.

Project Outputs

Develop a transparent regulatory framework for the power sector, introducing transparent pricing mechanism, establishing regulations to achieve cost recovery, setting licensing regulation to ensure safety of power supply and fair business, decreasing heavey financial burdens of the power sector on the Govt budget through creating self-sufficient pwoer sector that secures financing for its investment requirements from internal cash generation and on the strength of its balance sheet and promoting private sector investment in power sector devt.

Consulting Services

Consulting Services yet to be determined.

Project Processing Stage

Fact-Finding Mission Completed

:

14 December 2007

Recruitment of Consultants

Requirements for Consulting Services to be completed during Fact-Finding Mission.

Project Officer

Neside T. Anvaripour (632-6468)

Energy Division, SARD

ntasanvaripour@adb.org

AOTA: (N) IND 41614-01

Project Name

Capacity Development of the Assam Power Sector

Executing Agency

Assam State Electricity Board

TA Amount (US$ '000)

700.00

Sector/Subsector

Energy /Energy Sector Development

Date of First Listing

11 April 2008

Project Impact

To promote energy efficiency and expand physical transmission and distribution capacity through institutional capacity building.

Project Outcome

(i) Strengthened institutions of Assam Electricity Board (ASEB) agencies to develop the transmission and distribution sector plan and relevant projects, (ii) carried out studies on application of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) for the Assam Power and further private sector participation in the Assam Power Sector.

Project Outputs

The Major outputs by 2009 of the proposed TA includes (i) improved technical, managerial, and financial capabilities for ASEB to conduct social, environmental, economics, technical, and financial anaylysis for future projects some of which may be financed by ADB; (ii) assistance to ASEB on handling infrastructure projects, (iii) the power sector and issues oriented studies including application of CDM technology for transmission and distribution development.

Consulting Services

Consulting Services yet to be determined.

Project Processing Stage

Fact-Finding Mission Completed

:

24 April 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Requirement for Consulting Services to be completed during Fact finding mission.

Project Officer

Naoki Sakai (632-4461)

Energy Division, SARD

nsakai@adb.org

LOAN: IND 41627-01

Project Name

MFF - Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Program (Facility Concept)

Executing Agency

Himachal Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd.

Loan Amount (US$ million)

800.00

Sector/Subsector

Energy /Hydropower Generation

Date of First Listing

25 January 2008

Project Impact

HCEDIP will contribute to economic development in Himachal Pradesh State and thereby in India through expanded power supplies, and will develop clean energy by supporting selected investments in hydropower generation and associated transmission system expansion to facilitate sector sustainability and protect the environment.

Project Outcome

HCEIDIP will produce the following outcomes: (i) increased production and use of clean energy in a financially sustainable manner through run-of-the-river hydropower schemes, (ii) improved State finances from sales revenue earned from power exports, (iii) partially offset project operation expenses due to potential revenues derived from CDM Carbon credit sales, and (iv) improved capacity in HPC for better planning, implementation and management of hydropower plants, as well as implementing CDM initiatives and energy efficiency programs.

Project Outputs

Four medium to large hydropower projects: Sawra Kuddu - 111 MW; Integrated Kashang - 243 MW; Sanj - 100 MW; and Songtong-Karcham - 402 MW. All are located in the Western Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh.

Procurement

Goods

Equipment and materials to be financed under the MFF will be procured in accordance with ADB Procurement Guidelines. International competitive bidding (ICB) will be used for turnkey contracts targeting the construction of hydropower plants and supply contracts. National competitive bidding (NCB) will be used for contracts estimated to cost less than $1.0 million. Civil works contracts estimated at less than $10 million also will be procured following NCB procedures. The investment components will require procurement of civil works in the form of construction of intake tunnels and desilting facilities, head race tunnels, surge shafts, penstocks, power houses and associated electro-mechanical works, and transmission lines.

Services

Required consulting services in contract administration, hydropower design & construction, construction supervision, planning, human resources, information technology, clean development mechanism (CDM) initiatives and power trading will be required.

Environmental Category:

To be determined.

Project Processing Stage

Board Circulation Completed

:

25 September 2008

Project Officer

Andrew Jeffries (632-5319)

Energy Division, SARD

ajeffries@adb.org

Industry and Trade

AOTA: IND 42151-01

Project Name

Capacity Buidling for Reforming the Khadi & Village Industry Subsector

Executing Agency

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

TA Amount (US$ '000)

2,000.00

Sector/Subsector

Industry & Trade /Small & Medium Scale Enterprises

Date of First Listing

8 September 2008

Project Impact

Income enhancement and employment growthf or the RNFS

Project Outcome

The reform under KRDP entails comprehensive policy, legal, organization, marketing, and business process changes at all level of the KVI sector.

Project Outputs

(i) Program Management for Implementation and Monitoring (ii) Promoting and Marketing of Khadi (iii) Realizing Procurement and Production Efficiencies (iv) Institutional Reforms

Consulting Services

The TA requires approximately 210 person-months national consultant inputs. The national consultants will include specialists for (i) rural nonfarm sector (RNFS) development, (ii) program monitoring, (iii) KVI development, (iv) program implementation, (v) khadi market development, (vi) marketing organization development, (vii) legal, (viii) central sliver plants (CSP) PPP, (ix) financial management, (x) organization and human resource development (HRD), (xi) training and capacity building, (xii) NGO and institutional development, (xiii) gender development, (xiv) IT/IS, and (xv) MIS.

Project Processing Stage

Approved by the Bank

:

2 October 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Recruitment of Consultants expected to take place on November 2008

Project Officer

Jiro Tsunoda (632-6347)

Governance, Finance and Trade Division, SARD

jtsunoda@adb.org

LOAN: IND 42151-01

Project Name

Khadi Reform and Development Program

Executing Agency

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Loan Amount (US$ million)

150.00

Sector/Subsector

Industry & Trade /Small & Medium Scale Enterprises

Date of First Listing

8 September 2008

Project Impact

Enhancement of income and employment growth for the rural nonfarm sector.

Project Outcome

Revitalizing the KVI sector with enhanced sustainability of khadi, increased employment generation and incomes, increased artisan empowerment, and development of selectr traditional village industries.

Project Outputs

1. Policy reform and implementation framework is estabilished to carry out the porposed reforms. 2. Khadi is effectively promoted and marketd to ensure commercial viabilitu as well as generate market demand for khadi. 3. Procurement and production efficiencies are realized to remove major constrains in the khadi production value chain. 4. Institutional reforms are implemented to restructure KVIC, revitalize khadi institutions and develop synergies through traditional village industries.

Procurement

Goods

not applicable

Services

not applicable

Environmental Category: C

Project Processing Stage

Approved by the Bank

:

2 October 2008

Project Officer

Jiro Tsunoda (632-6347)

Governance, Finance and Trade Division, SARD

jtsunoda@adb.org

Law, Economic Management and Public Policy

AOTA: IND 36308-04

Project Name

Supporting the Assam Governance and Public Resource Management Sector Development Program (Subprogram II)

Executing Agency

Finance Department, Government of Assam

TA Amount (US$ '000)

600.00

Sector/Subsector

Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Public Finance & Expenditure Management

Date of First Listing

19 March 2008

Project Impact

To support the key institutions responsible for reform programs across various activities in order to improve fiscal management performance.

Project Outcome

Support will be provided to implementing agencies to enable them to attain the policy reforms and actions that are specified in the policy matrix.

Project Outputs

(i) Revenue administration, (ii) debt management and expenditure prioritization, (iii) PSE reforms, (iv) institutional and human resource capacity building to develop soft capacities including management, leadership, facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution competencies as reform champions as well as skills training to implement policy and procedural actions under SPII

Consulting Services

The consulting services will be delivered intermittently over the TA program implementation period. It will require a total of 55 person-months of national consulting services, and the national consultants will be recruited using a combination of quality-cost based and individual selection methods according to ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time). ADB will finalize terms of reference and other related issues in consultation with the government of Assam.

Project Processing Stage

Approved by the Bank

:

17 September 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

The TA program will commence within 4 months of the Program loan effectiveness, and will be implemented over a period of 2.5 years.

Project Officer

Kyung-Nam Shin (632-6543)

Governance, Finance and Trade Division, SARD

kshin@adb.org

LOAN: IND 36308-02

Project Name

Assam Governance and Public Resource Management Sector Development Program (Subprogram II)

Executing Agency

Finance Department, Government of Assam

Loan Amount (US$ million)

100.00

Sector/Subsector

Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Public Finance & Expenditure Management

Date of First Listing

19 March 2008

Project Impact

The impact of Subprogram II is to achieve improved financial flexibility of GOA through controlled deficits and better fiscal management. It is expected to contribute to economic growth through greater investments in social and economic infrastructure leading to employment opportunities and ultimately social peace and harmony.

Project Outcome

The key end-of-program outcomes will include (i) increased tax buoyancy as a result of efficient revenue administration; (ii) expenditures prioritized to allow greater allocation for investments in, and maintenance of, assets; (iii) savings in debt servicing costs as a result of strengthened debt management capacities and consolidated policy procedures; and (iv) better mitigation of fiscal risk originating from selected loss-generating PSEs and further steps towards financial closure and initiation of legal closure process for PSEs notified for closure by getting the statutory audits completed and initating liquidation of assets. These outcomes will be reflected in, and monitored through: (i) continued adherence to deficit targets prescribed in the FRBM Act beyond 2008-2009, and possibly a surplus on the revenue account; (ii) progressively improving own revenue to GSDP ratio; (iii) progressively increasing investments in assets as a percentage of GSDP; (iv) stable debt servicing cost to GSDP ratio; and (v) progressive reduction in budgetary support for PSEs and reduced contingent liabilities on account of guarantees issued by GOA for borrowings by the PSEs.

Project Outputs

The Subprogram II will support the achievement of results in the following four areas: Component 1: Efficient Revenue Administration Component 2: Prioritized Expenditure Management Component 3: Strengthened Debt Management Component 4: Public Sector Enterprise Closure

Procurement

Goods

Not Applicable

Services

Not applicable

Environmental Category: C

Project Processing Stage

Approved by the Bank

:

17 September 2008

Project Officer

Kyung-Nam Shin (632-6543)

Governance, Finance and Trade Division, SARD

kshin@adb.org

Transport and Communications

AOTA: IND 41127-01

Project Name

Institutional Strengthening of the Bihar Road Sector (formerly Capacity Building for Bihar State Roads)

Executing Agency

Road Construction Department

TA Amount (US$ '000)

1,000.00

Sector/Subsector

Transport & Communications /Roads & Highways

Date of First Listing

18 July 2008

Project Impact

Contributions of the transport services to the state economy will increase resulting from efficient and effective provision of road infrastructure by a modernized RCD.

Project Outcome

RCD will have a foundation for being equipped with modern systems and capacity for road asset development and management. It will result in less cost overrun and delay in project delivery, enhanced transparency in procurement, efficient and quality construction and maintenance, and improved productivity of RCD engineers.

Project Outputs

The TA will (i) re-define the Road Construction Department (RCD) to transform it into the state-of-the-art road agency and (ii) implement new business procedures and provide training to RCD officials to enable it to restructure itself in adopting new institutional and management structure. New business procedures will cover (i) procurement and contracting processes, (ii) planning processes, (iii) quality assurance systems, (iv) engineering (pavement design, maintenance methods and safety), and (v) human resources management.

Consulting Services

An international consulting firm/JV will be recruited for international inputs of about 30 person-months.

Project Processing Stage

Approved by the Bank

:

18 September 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Recruitment of Consultants expected to take place in August 2008.

Project Officer

Hiroaki Yamaguchi (632-6745)

Transport and Communications Division, SARD

hyamaguchi@adb.org

LOAN: IND 41127-01

Project Name

Bihar State Highways Project (formerly Bihar State Roads Investment Program)

Executing Agency

Road Construction Department

Contact	:	Chief Engineer/Project Director
Address	:	Road Construction Department (RCD)
		Government of Bihar
		Vishweshwaraiya Bhavan
		Bailey Road, Patna, 800015 Bihar

Loan Amount (US$ million)

420.00

Sector/Subsector

Transport & Communications /Roads & Highways

Date of First Listing

31 May 2007

Project Impact

The Project will improve transport efficiency of the state road network in Bihar, which will contribute to expansion of economic opportunities and poverty reduction.

Project Outcome

Improve transport efficiency will be realized by (i) improving the state highway network, (ii) facilitating safe and appropriate road usage, (iii) increasing efficiency of transport services, and (iv) enhancing GOB capacity for road asset development and management.

Project Outputs

The Project will rehabilitate and reconstruct about 820 km of state highways identified under the State Highway Development Program, focusing on newly declared state highways. Road improvement works under the Project include improving roads to two lanes, strengthening culverts and bridges, constructing new bridges and cross-drainage structures, and constructing structures for resettlement and rehabilitation. The Project will provide equipment required by GOB to enhance sector capacity in areas such as quality control, survey and design, road safety, and control of overloading and vehicle emissions. Major equipment includes laboratory equipment, survey and design equipment and software, vehicle emission and fitness testing machine, and weighbridges.

Procurement

Goods

Procurement under the Project will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2007, as amended from time to time) and the Government's tender procedures acceptable to ADB. The civil works contracts will be procured under international competitive bidding. The Project will provide $4 million for equipment to be procured using national competitive biding procedures if the estimated contract is valued from $0.1 million to $1 million, and shopping if the estimated contract amount is less than $0.1 million.

Services

Two international consulting firms will be recruited for construction supervision of civil works under the Project. RCD will select and engage the consultants in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time). About 68 person-months of international consultants and 3,020 person-months of national consultants will be required.

Environmental Category

B

Project Processing Stage

Approved by the Bank

:

18 September 2008

Project Officer

Hiroaki Yamaguchi (632-6745)

Transport and Communications Division, SARD

hyamaguchi@adb.org 

Multisector

AOTA: (N) IND 41609-01

Project Name

Promoting Inclusive Urban Development in Indian Cities

Executing Agency

Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation

Fax. No.	:	+91-11-23061420
Tel. No.	:	+91-11-23061419
Address	:	Dr . P. K. Mohanty
		Joint Secretary and Mission Director
		Nirman Bhavan, Maulana Azad Road
		New Delhi-110011

TA Amount (US$ '000)

1,000.00

Sector/Subsector

Multisector

Date of First Listing

15 September 2008

Project Impact

The impact of the TA is to enable inclusive urban development in Indian cities to improve the status of the urban poor.

Project Outcome

The outcome of the TA is to enhance the capacities of cities and states for inclusive urban development in Indian cities and facilitate, through preparatory tasks and capacity building, the development of statewide and citywide slum upgradation pilot projects. Specifically, the TA will focus on developing capacities of the key stakeholders to: improve physical infrastructure in slums; improve basic urban services for the poor; improve inclusive urban planning and municipal financing; improve inclusive urban governance through municipal reforms and pro-poor policies relating to land tenure; and make urban development pro-poor through employment generation and affordable housing.

Project Outputs

The TA will have three components: 1. Component 1-Develop Toolkits: Develop framework and toolkits for designing inclusive urban development projects for Indian cities. The toolkits would help in enabling systematic approach for cities and states and other interested parties to develop detailed project reports relating to integrated inclusive urban development program. 2. Component 2-Capacity building: Building of state and city level stakeholders in inclusive urban development by supporting four national training institutes, supporting visits to best practices, and training programs. 3. Component 3-Pilot Projects: Design of four pilot projects for inclusive urban development, one city each from four selected states.

Consulting Services

Four international (8 pm) and four national (48 pm) consultants will be recruited on an individual basis. The national consultant support for MHUPA's Project Cooridination Cell (72 pm) will be engaged through a domestic consulting firm. International consutlants: (i) urban governance and institutional development expert (2 pm); (ii) urban planning, land management for affordable housing expert (2 pm); (iii) municipal finance and urban poverty alleviation expert (2 pm); and (iv) slum development, housing and inclusive urban development expert (2 pm). National consultants to support four national institutions: (i) urban governance and institutional development expert (12 pm); (ii) urban planning, land management for affordable housing expert (12 pm); (iii) municipal finance and urban poverty alleviation expert (12 pm); and (iv) slum development, housing and inclusive urban development expert (12 pm). National consultants to support MHUPA: (i) urban poverty, basic services and livelihoods expert (24 pm); (ii) knowledge resource management expert (24 pm); and (iii) management information system, monitoring & evaluation expert (24 pm).

Project Processing Stage

Fact-Finding Mission Completed

:

23 April 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Recruitment of Consutlants expected to take place on April 2009.

Project Officer

Sekhar Bonu (632-6572)

Urban Development Division, SARD

sbonu@adb.org

PPTA: IND 41643-01

Project Name

Preparing the Public-Private Partnerships Pilot Projects Initiative (Mainstreaming PPPs)

Executing Agency

Department of Economic Affairs

TA Amount (US$ '000)

2,000.00

Sector/Subsector

Multisector

Date of First Listing

27 August 2008

Project Impact

Improvements in infrastructure sector services delivery and efficiencies.

Project Outcome

(i) Pipeline of commercially sustainable and bankable PPP projects in infrastructure is enhanced with improved cofinancing sources; (ii) Awareness among potential private sector investors in infrastructure and the expectations and knowledge of the Government have increased; and (iii) Larger increase in private sector participation in infrastructure development and management with replication of PPP models observed.

Project Outputs

(i) Project origination and development efforts are fulfilled leading to a target list of potential PPP and projects. (ii) Initial project PPP options reports rapidly completed with relevant project analysis and approvals. (iii) Detailed project structuring/due diligence reports on an identified PPP model completed with financial and PPP models, costs, financing plan, PPP structures including potential NSL and cofinancing sources, credit risk appraisals; (iv) PPP project implementation completed up to private sector bid submission and evaluation, assistance provided for the development of part funding closure assistance if required for establishing PPP project viability.

Consulting Services

Procurement for engagement of a project-specific, project development consultants team (PDCT) will be under an indefinite delivery contract facility involving pre-qualification and retention (without commitment) for a 3-year period using Consultants' qualification selection, and selection for indefinite delivery contract assignments (IDCAs) using least-cost selection based on evaluation of a biodata technical and financial proposal in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants and its Borrowers (2007, as amended from time to time). An individual consultant specialized in indefinite delivery contract assignments (IDCA) design and implementation will support the Executing Agency.

Environmental Assessment

Not Required

Project Processing Stage

Fact-Finding Mission Completed

:

25 July 2008

Recruitment of Consultants

Recruitment expected in November 2008.

Project Officer

Anouj Mehta (632-5514)

Governance, Finance and Trade Division, SARD

anoujmehta@adb.org

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