India Early Warning Update

World Bank Pipeline Projects: Volume 7, October 2008

Thursday, October 16, 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 Bangladesh 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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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

About Monthly Operational Summary (MOS)

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.

Project Cycle

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 Bangladesh

Energy and Mining (2) Environment and Natural Resources Management (4) Public Sector Governance (1)  Rural Development (13) Transportation (7) Urban Development (6)   Water and Sanitation (2)

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

Coal-Fired Power Station Rehabilitation

The objective is to improve environmental and energy efficiency performance and practices of selected coal-fired power generating units. The project has two components (a) Technical Assistance (US$ 7.5 million GEF Grant); and (b) Coal R&M Energy Efficiency Financing Window. Decision meeting scheduled for 29 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100101. US$ 180/45.4 (IBRD/GEF).Consultants will be required. Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. (MahaGenco), Prakashgad, Plot No. G 9 2nd Floor, 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 Floor, 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.; Haryana Power Generation Corporation Ltd, Shakti Bhawan, Sector-6, Panchkula-134 109, Tel: (91-172) 2560672, Contact: Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, Managing Director

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) 2452-5764/5836, 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 14 October 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 Buildingf or Industrial Pollution Management

The objectives are to strengthen the regulatory and implementation capacity of national and state environmental institutions and reduce pollution. Decision meeting scheduled for 28 October 2008. 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

IndiaChiller 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$ 6.3 (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). Consultants will be required. 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

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

Second Madhya Pradesh District Poverty Initiatives (MPDPIP II)

The objective is to empower the rural poor by improving their capacities and opportunities for a sustainable livelihood. Decision Meeting scheduled for 6 July 2009. Environmental Partial Assessment Category B. PID: 102331. US$ 180.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Government of Madhya Pradesh, Indira Gandhi Garibi Hatao Yojana, Paryavaran Parisar E-5 Area Colony, Madhya Pradesh, Tel: (91-755) 246-0244, 242-0093, 242-6251, Fax: (91-755) 242-6252, E-mail: mpdpip@mpdpip.org, Contact: Dr. Ravindra Pastor, Project Coordinator

Third Uttar Pradesh Sodic Lands Reclamation

The objective are: (a) on-farm development and land treatment, (b) rehabilitation of drains, (c) agricultural support services and (d) institutional strengthening. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 112033. US$ 160 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam Limited, Bhumitra Bhawan, T.C./19 V, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, 226010 India, Tel: (91-522) 272-0428, 272-0410, 272-0420, Fax: (91-522) 272-041616, E-mail: upbsnlkw@dataone.in

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 5 October 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) 2345-2411, Fax: (91-40) 2345-2471, E-mail: adidas625@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Aditya Nath Das, Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Irrigation and CAD Department

Maharashtra Agricultural Competitiveness

(formerly 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. Decision meeting scheduled for 3 December 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93136. US$ 100.0/100.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Maharashtra, Tel: (91-22) 2202-5283, Fax: (91-22) 2202-3909, Contact: Dr. Sudhir Kumar Goel, Principal Secretary, Co-Operation and Marketing, Secretariat, Mumbai

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 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$ 100.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Development for the North East Region, Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, Maulana Azad Rd, India, Tel: (91-11) 2302-2024, Fax: (91-11) 2302-2024, E-mail: secydoner@nic.in, Contact: Ms. Veena S. Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Orissa Community Tank Management

The objective is to rehabilitate about 900 tank systems with a command area of about 120,000 hectares in the state of Orissa. The project would also support capacity building of community based institutions and the development of the agriculture, horticulture, veterinary, fisheries and foreshore area activities in the tanks being rehabilitated.The rehabilitation work would be undertaken in three batches over a six-year project period.The total project cost, based on available benchmarks, is estimated at US$ 127.8 million, with a credit/loan component of about US$ 112.0 million. The rehabilitation work would be undertaken in three batches over a six-year project period. Board presentation scheduled for 23 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100735. US$ 56.0/56.0 (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

Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement

The objective is to improve the safety and optimal sustainable performance of selected existing dams and associated appurtenances. Appraisal scheduled for mid-May 2009. 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. Negotiations scheduled for 25 September 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

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 3 November 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

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. Approved by the Executive Directors on 31 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93478. US$ 82.4 (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)

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: 101651. 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

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 early-June 2011. 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

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, Wrtiers’ Building, B.B.D Bagh, Kolkata 700 001 India, Contact: Mr. John Koshy, Secretary, WIDD

Transportation

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 in the state of Orissa. Board presentation scheduled for 23 September 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, ngineer-in-Chief-Cum-Secretary, Works Department, GOO

Second Rural Roads

The objective is toprovide beneficiary communities with sustainable and cost-effective road access to markets and social services. Appraisal scheduled for 1 December 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96020. US$ 500.0 (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, Director (Projects - I)

Sustainable Urban Transport

The objective is to: (a) reduce GHG emissions through promotion of modal shift to more energy efficient modes of urban transport in India and (b) strengthen the capacity in planning, financing, implementing, operating, and managing climate friendly and sustainable urban transport interventions at national, state and at city levels. Decision meeting scheduled for 31 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 110371. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi 110011, India, Tel: (91-11) 2306-3495, Fax: (91-11) 2379-2052, E-mail: secyurban@nic.in, Contact: M. Ramachandran, Secretary

Andhra Pradesh State Roads

This is a second road project in Andhra Pradesh financed by the Bank. The objective is to improve the state road network by providing better quality and safer roads to the users in a sustainable manner. Project preparation is underway.Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96021. US$ 320.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for construction supervision, PPP transactions and monitoring, road asset management, and institutional development support. Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation, Errum Manzil, Hyderabad-500082 India, Tel: (91-40) 2330-0462, 2332-3423, Fax: (91-40) 2330-1196, Contact: Mr. B. Rajagopal Reddy, Managing Director

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 Karnataka State Highway Improvement

The objective is to improve the state’s road network to support the state’s growing economy and social development efforts through leveraging the private sector and improving the regulatory and institutional capacity of the public sector to deliver effective and safe road network to users. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Public Works, Ports and Inland Water Transport Department, Government of Karnataka, 3rd Floor, Vikasa Soudha, M.S.Building, Dr.Ambedkar Road, Bangalore 560001, Karnataka, India, Tel: (91-80) 2251-449, Fax: (91-80) 2235-3988, E-mail: prs-pwd@karnataka.gov.in, Contact: Sri. Sudhir Krishna, I.A.S., Principal Secretary

Sustainable Urban Transport (GEF)

The objective is to: (a) reduce GHG emissions through promotion of modal shift to more energy efficient modes of urban transport in India and (b) strengthen the capacity in planning, financing, implementing, operating, and managing climate friendly and sustainable urban transport interventions at national, state and at city levels. Decision meeting scheduled for 16 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100589. US$ 20.3 (GEF). A consulting firm has been hired by MOUD under a GEF project preparation grant (US$ 350,000) to help MOUD prepare the project. 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 support reforms and improvements in city management and services in Andhra Pradesh through technical assistance and investment subloans linked with reform and capacity building performance of urban local bodies. Board presentation scheduled for 15 January 2009. 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. Pushpa Subramanyam, Secretary, Urban Development, Andhra Pradesh

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 scheduled for 10 November 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 Floor, 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. PID: 92217. 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. 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, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Block 1, 8th Floor, Secretariat, Hyderabad 500029, Tel: (91-040) 2345-4670, Fax: (91-040) 2345-3016, Contact: Mr. Ajay Misra, Secretary

Karnataka Municipal Water Energy Efficiency

The objective is to replace old pumps with more efficient models, properly-size the impellers of key pumps, and switch off key transformers when not needed. Emissions reductions will take place because less electricity will be required to provide the same amount of water to consumers in the five cities. With less electricity consumed, fewer greenhouse gas emissions will be emitted, especially in Karnataka where most electricity is generated by coal-fired power plants. The project boundary will extend from the point of water intake to the system in each city, including all pumping stations and treatment plants to the delivery point for the consumer. Supplemental pumps, booster stations, and other sources of power consumption must be included in both the baseline and the project case. Negotiations scheduled for late-September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100352. US$ 1.0 (Carbon Fund). Consultants will be required.A CF validation consultant is needed.The procurement was prepared jointly with CF unit. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC), 3rd Cross, Mission Road, Silver Jubilee Block, 2nd Floor, Unity Building Annexe, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 560027, Tel: (91-080) 2223-2021/2134, Fax: (91-080) 2223-2021, E-mail: ashokjain@kuidfc.com and shambhavik@kuidfc.com, Contact: Sri Jawaid Akthar, I.A.S., Managing Director

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