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Uttarakhand Integrated and Resilient Urban Development Project The proposed Uttarakhand Integrated Urban Development Project (UIUDP) will support improvement of universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water, and access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all ending open defecation, in support of Uttarakhand Vision 2030. 

UIUDP will support in: (i) improving water supply system and service in Dehradun, (ii) enhance integrated sanitation systems and drainage in Dehradun and Nainital, (iii) develop and implement computerized maintenance and management systems (CMMS) in Dehradun and Nainital, and (iv) strengthen institutional capacity and knowledge of project implementation units and project management units in Dehradun and Nainital.
Bihar Urban Development Investment Program - Tranche 2 Tranche 2 aims to improve and expand the water infrastructure in the towns of Bhagalpur and Gaya in Bihar, and assist the urban local bodies (ULB) of these two towns to ensure sustainable operations and maintenance (O&M) of the water services.
Karnataka Integrated Urban Water Management Investment Program-Tranche 2 Tranche 2 will enhance urban water supply and sanitation infrastructure; and improve water resource planning, monitoring and service delivery in four coastal towns (Kundapura, Mangalore, Puttur, and Udupi). The rapid pace of economic development and urbanization of the coastal region of Karnataka has put considerable stress on the existing urban water supply and sanitation  infrastructure. The groundwater table is shallow and contaminated by saltwater intrusion. The coastal towns should promote the efficient and sustainable use of water by reducing nonrevenue water, expanding water treatment capacity, improving storage facilities, and extending more connections to end-users. The sewerage system of Mangalore requires immediate rehabilitation and upgrading to enhance the capacity of the pumping main and expand coverage. To offer improved water services, urban local bodies (ULBs) must enhance their technical and financial capacity. Climate adaptation measures are required to protect this ecologically sensitive region from climate change impacts.
Mytrah Wind and Solar Power Development Project ADB is proposing to provide a direct loan facility of up to $175 million to a portfolio of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) owned by Mytrah Energy (India) Ltd. (MEIL). ADB?s facility will be structured such that a separate loan will be provided to each project SPV on a project finance (limited recourse) basis.  The Transaction being financed comprises 476MW of wind projects in four SPVs in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and 100MW of solar projects in two SPVs in Telangana and Punjab.The six SPVs are:

I.	Mytrah Vayu (Som) Pvt. Ltd. ? Nidhi (90.1MW) and Nipaniya (50MW) wind power projects
II.	Mytrah Vayu (Tungabhadra) Pvt. Ltd. ? Aspiri (200.7MW) wind power project
III.	Mytrah Vayu (Ravalpalli) Pvt. Ltd. ? Ravalpalli (59.8 MW) wind power project
IV.	Mytrah Vayu (Savalsang II) Pvt. Ltd. - Savalsang (75.6MW) wind power project
V.	Mytrah Aakash Power Private Limited -? KM Pally (50MW) solar power project
VI.	Mytrah Aadhya Power Private Limited -? Mansa (50MW) solar power project
Sikkim Major District Roads Upgradation Project The Project Readiness Financing (PRF) will finance consulting services for (i) initial screening of the tentative list of candidate roads and bridges; (ii) feasibility studies of the shortlisted roads for final selection; (iii) detailed design for selected road and bridge subprojects, including the environmental and social safeguard assessments and preparation of environmental and social safeguard planning documents, cost estimate, economic analysis, due diligence and capacity building on financial management, assistance and capacity building on procurement, preparation of bid documents and supporting the bidding process until contract award; and (iv) providing assistance for developing the institutional strengthening and capacity development component of the ensuing proposed Project (Sikkim Major District Roads Upgradation Project).
Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Transmission Investment Program - Tranche 3 The proposed tranche 3 for $105 million will fund (i) physical investments in transmission infrastructure, including high-voltage lines and transmission substations; and (ii) investments in upgrading the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and related components. The government submitted a periodic financing request on 24 November 2017 outlining the tranche subprojects as well as techno-economic assessment and environmental and social safeguards review and analysis.
Madhya Pradesh Urban Services Improvement Project The proposed Project will support government in improved and sustainable urban services to approximately 1.7 million people in 64 towns of the State (geographic coverage), improved institutional and financial management capacity of benefitting urban local bodies, and the development and operationalization of the Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company Limited . The proposed Project will be implemented over 5 years from 2017 through 2022 (time slice).
Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project in Assam The project is estimated to cost $250.0 million. The project loan modality is selected because the project scope is fully defined and confined to specific geographic areas. Climate adaptation is envisaged to cost $172 million, of which ADB will finance 94.2%. Total climate adaptation cost and ADB's share will be refined during project preparation. The project will be aligned with the following impact: make Assam a disaster resilient state. It will combine structural and nonstructural measures in four high-priority flood- and erosion-prone areas to contribute to the broader stabilization of the river. It will (i) stabilize critical locations by providing integrated climate resilient riverbank erosion and flood protection infrastructure, which will recover lost floodplain and charland and enhance inland navigation; (ii) strengthen Assam's institutional capacity for effective climate and disaster resilient FRERM and improve decision-making for disaster prevention and asset maintenance; and (iii) improve livelihoods of the most vulnerable riparian population and increase their resilience to shocks via inclusive economic empowerment.
Madhya Pradesh District Connectivity Sector Project ADB and the Government of India are working together to upgrade district roads in India's Madhya Pradesh state in a project which will tackle an important link in road improvements. The Madhya Pradesh District Connectivity Sector Project is ADB's first in the district roads sector in India. These secondary roads provide a key link between rural roads and state highways, but they are often neglected in road network upgrade programs. The project is upgrading about 1,600 kilometers of major district roads through lane widening, surface improvements, and strengthening of culverts and bridges. This is helping to cut travel times, improve traffic flow and road safety, and provide better access to markets and social services for poor and remote communities. Performance-based maintenance contracts are included to ensure that the roads are built to high standards and well maintained. The project roads are also covered under an accident response system being developed in the state that is financing the immediate hospital treatment costs for road accident victims. The project is also having a direct impact on the poor by providing better access to markets and social services for remote communities.
India Infrastructure Project Financing Facility - Project 1 The Investment Program supports the “Scheme for Financing Viable Infrastructure Projects through the India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL)” (the Scheme) for promoting infrastructure development through public-private partnerships (PPPs).  Pursuant  to  its  Scheme,  IIFCL  will  provide  long-term  debt  financing  at  commercial  rates  for  stand-alone  non-recourse infrastructure subprojects. IIFCL will prioritize the financing of  PPP  subprojects  selected  through  transparent  and  competitive  bidding  process  and  assessed  for  commercial  viability.  IIFCL  will  finance subprojects only as a member of lending consortium where its  total  lending  to  any  subproject  will  not  exceed  20%  of  the  total  capital cost for the subproject.
National Grid Improvement Project To optimize transnational power supply and promote country-wide power transfer in an efficient manner, the Government aims to integrate regional power grid network systems, which comprise five interconnected electrical regions including northern, north-eastern, eastern, western, and southern. Each electrical region attempts to connect and synchronize power system of neighboring states within the region, but interregional power transfer capacity has still been limited. Since natural energy resources are unevenly distributed and concentrated in certain locations, surplus power from some regions can be transferred to other regions in power deficit only when creating "transmission super highways" among the regions. While the existing interregional transmission capacity stands at 22,400 MW, the Government targets to increase this capacity to 27,950 MW by 2012, growing to 57,000 MW by 2015, and 75,000 MW by 2017 under the 12th Five Year Plan. Such interregional transmission strengthening will create a backbone to sustain open power supply and investment in both generation and distribution.
Demand-Side Energy Efficiency Sector Project The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a loan to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), to be guaranteed by the Government of India, to support demand-side energy efficiency investments in several Indian states. EESL was set up as a government-owned energy services company (ESCO) to facilitate energy efficiency investments, including work designing, implementing, monitoring and investing in energy efficiency projects. ADB's loan will cover high-priority areas under EESL's ESCO business namely through use of:  (i) more efficient light-emitting diode (LED) municipal street lighting equipped with remote operating technology; (ii) more efficient domestic lighting through replacement of incandescent lights with LEDs; and (iii) more energy efficient agricultural water pumps. EESL estimates that energy savings of 80% can be achieved in the domestic lighting programs and 30% can be achieved with more efficient pumps. Savings will result in lower electricity bills for consumers, peak power shaving, and reduced commercial losses for distribution companies. The project will also demonstrate the potential for energy efficiency achievements and scalability of the ESCO model for realizing energy savings in India.
Nagaland Urban Infrastructure Development Project The PRF will ensure high readiness of the ensuing project by delivering the following outputs, which will be achieved through mobilization of consulting services under the supervision of and coordination with the GON, Urban Development Department (UDD) and Directorate of Urban Development (DUD).

Output 1: Sector strategy and investment plans prepared. Output 1 will be delivered through (i) supporting improved urban infrastructure plans by preparing and/or strengthening urban strategy, sector assessment, investment plans and action plans for integrated development of infrastructure in 12 DHTs; (ii) developing a prioritization matrix with multiple indicators to assess and prioritize the infrastructure components under urban sector; and (iii) phasing investments in prioritized urban areas for the ensuing subproject(s).

Output 2: Feasibility study, detailed engineering designs, and due diligence of priority subprojects completed. Output 2 will be achieved by (i) undertaking necessary feasibility studies and detailed engineering design tasks for the preparation of detailed project reports;  (ii) conducting due diligence to cover the technical, economic, financial, environmental and social safeguard, gender equality and social inclusiveness, impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and climate change and disaster risk aspects of the priority subprojects;  and (iii) undertaking project procurement risk/ capacity assessment and a strategic procurement planning study to identify contract packaging, contract modalities, procurement plans, contract management plans, and bid documents; and supporting the bidding process.

Output 3: Institutional capacity strengthened. Output 3 will be delivered by (i) carrying out an institutional and organizational review to determine the project pre-implementation capacity building activities for the executing and implementing agencies of the ensuing project in areas such as safeguards, climate change (and its impacts on urban infrastructure), procurement, gender equality and social inclusion, stakeholder engagement, financial management, operation and management and sustainability, and contract management; (ii) establishing institutional mechanisms and processes for undertaking investment-ready infrastructure project; (iii) reviewing institutional and financial capacities for planning, implementation and operation and maintenance practices in both the state level institutions as well as at the ULB level; (iv) prepare strategy for institutional and financial strengthening, including augmenting own source revenue through tax and non-tax reforms at the ULB level, keeping in view the socio-political scenario in the state (short-term/ medium-term/ long-term); and (v) suggest governance performance requirements/ framework in terms of outlining requisite reform actions and the scope of the institutional strengthening component for the ensuing project to ensure the sustainability of assets.
Karnataka State Highways Improvement III Project The Karnataka State Highways Improvement III Project (KSHIP III) will improve about 418 kilometers (km) of state highways in the state of Karnataka, in line with the state's core road network (CRN) development plan. It will involve upgrading of identified state highways to two- and four-lane with paved shoulders, depending on traffic requirements, and reconstruction, widening, and strengthening of culverts and bridges. Contracts will be based on a hybrid-annuity model with a 7-year annuity period, post-construction. The project will carry out a road safety audit to identify critical accident spots across state highways on the CRN, and implement suitable measures to improve these accident spots. The project will also strengthen institutional capacity and efficiency in Karnataka Public Works, Ports, and Inland Water Transport Department (KPWD).
Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) - Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Program - Tranche 3 Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous state with abundant water resources in the five major rivers flowing through the state from the western Himalayas. The power generation potential of Himachal Pradesh is about 23,000 MW - about one fourth of India's total hydropower potential - out of which about 6,480 MW has been developed. Recognizing the state's comparative advantage in hydropower generation, the main strategy of the Government of Himachal Pradesh (GOHP) is the development of Himachal Pradesh as the "hydropower state" of India. Harnessing this hydropower is vital to meet all in-state demand by providing affordable, reliable power to its residents as the state currently meets only about 50% of its power demand through its own power generating capacity. Harnessing this hydropower will also enable the export of excess power to the rest of the country for the benefit of power deficient states. Himachal Pradesh's focus on clean energy development will provide jobs to state residents and will further the country's goal of meeting its energy needs through treading a low carbon path. Furthermore, the Program will meet capacity development needs to further improve the state's power sector.
Tripura Power Distribution Strengthening and Generation Efficiency Improvement Project The project is aimed at improving energy security, quality of supply, efficiency, and resilience of power sector in Tripura. The project will finance the replacement of aging Rokhia power plant with a highly efficient and state of the art power plant that will reduce greenhouse gas emission through fuel saving, together with investments in the power distribution network to increase generation capacity, efficiency, and resilience of the power sector against climate change and natural disasters. The project will also support to strengthen the institutional capacity and overall business process of the project executing agencies and promote gender equality through pilot testing of gender and socially inclusive workplace practices.
Rajasthan State Highway Investment Program - Tranche 1 The project proposed for financing under the requested PFR includes two components:
(i) State highway improvement: about 1,000 km of the state highway and major district roads in Rajasthan will be improved to 2-lane or intermediate-lane standard and to meet the road safety requirements.
(ii) Capacity development of Rajasthan PWD: The component will build the capacity of PPP Division, Rajasthan PWD on the business process covering road asset management, road safety, and project management. A project performance monitoring system will also be developed for management the PPP projects.
Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 3 Tranche 3 of the MFF investments will provide sustainable state power sector with increased distribution capacity to support inclusive and low carbon economic growth by (i) increasing the in-state power sales to match growing demand relative to 2008 baseline of 2,650 GWh meeting the demand increase as per the estimate for 2014, and (ii) improving the State Gross Domestic Product per capita relative to baseline of 2009 (Rs. 18,598 /capita).   The expected outcome of Tranche 3 will be the enhanced quality and expanded service delivery of electricity in Assam through improved technical, commercial, and financial performance and capability of the distribution utility by (i) indirectly helping Government of Assam's (GOA) Sector Road Map  of achieving village electrification and household electrification to 100%, and (ii) by reducing the system losses from 35% (6% Transmission, 29% Distribution) in 2008 to 19% (4% Transmission, 15% Distribution) in 2014.
Madhya Pradesh Urban Services Improvement Project - Additional Financing The phase 2 will continue the development and efficient use of surface water sources, to preserve groundwater and enhance climate resilience, and provide near-universal access to piped water supply in small and medium-sized towns, which have a higher prevalence of poverty. It will benefit households below the poverty line and empower women by eliminating drudgery associated with fetching water from distant sources. The project will enhance design build operate contracts, where the contractor will develop high quality infrastructure and efficient operations through a long term performance-based contract for 10 years. This will give adequate time for urban local bodies to build their capacity to operate assets after the end of the O&M contract period. Value additions include a geographic information system-based household survey system to ensure 100% household connections; and innovative components to ensure proper sewage connection, collection and treatment. 
The project will continue to provide 24/7 water supply with emphasis on 100% metered household connections, efficient water supply zoning, non-revenue water reduction, and high customer satisfaction. It will also provide sustainable sewage management service in selected towns. This is in line with the sustainability lessons learned from ADB's previous water projects. The project will strengthen the management capacity of urban local bodies and the Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company Limited and improve cost recovery.
South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment Program-Tranche 2 Tranche 2 will finance upgrading of a part of Asian Highway (AH)-1 connecting to Myanmar from Manipur state and construction of an international bridge between India and Nepal as the last mile connectivity improvement along AH-2. It will also finance a part of the project cost of the state highway in Manipur being constructed as a subproject under tranche 1. The tranche 2 subprojects will further reduce transaction costs along the targeted cross-border corridors, ushering in economies of scale and commercial prosperity.
Madhya Pradesh State Roads Sector Project II The Project will rehabilitate and reconstruct state roads under the state road rehabilitation program and enhance overall sector management capacity.
Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) - National Power Grid Development Investment Program (Tranche1) The investment program is designed to benefit all grid-connected consumers with adequate and reliable supply of electricity and is expected to support the achievement of the Government's goal of Power for all by 2012 by increasing transmission capacity and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the transmission network.
Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem Program The Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program is a programmatic policy-based loan (PBL) to support the government undertake wide ranging reforms in the logistics sector in India. The program aims to strengthen the institutional and policy framework for inter-ministerial coordination and planning for incentivizing private sector participation in multimodal logistics projects (MMLPs), improving efficiencies in external trade logistics, and encouraging the use of smart and automated systems for improved service delivery. The program is fully aligned with ADB's India Country Partnership Strategy, 2018-2022, boosting economic competitiveness to create more and better jobs (strategic pillar 1), and cross-cutting themes related to private sector participation in transport and logistics; and encouraging private financing of infrastructure projects. The program also directly supports ADB's Strategy 2030 operational priority (OP)1: addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities; OP2: accelerating progress in gender equality; OP3: tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability (para. 14); OP6: strengthening governance and institutional capacity (paras. 12-14); and OP7: fostering regional cooperation and integration.
Rajasthan State Highway Investment Program - Tranche 3 The Government of Rajasthan proposed a third tranche amounting to $110 million to cover the improvement of about 290 km of state highways and major district roads. It also supports the capacity building of Rajasthan Public Works Department on implementation of the streamlined business procedures and gender equality and social inclusion. Although the MFF is implemented in three tranches in lieu of original plan of two, the overall impact, outcome, and outputs will be achieved, and implementation arrangements will remain unchanged. The periodic financing request was received on 21 October 2022.
Chhattisgarh Irrigation Development Project The Project aims to improve rural livelihoods and reduce rural poverty through improved irrigation service delivery, enhanced agricultural practices, and strengthened water resources management to increase the productivity of irrigated agriculture in Chhattisgarh.