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Dahej Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal Expansion Phase III The phase III expansion of the Dahej Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal, capitalizes on the success of Dahej s successful first- and second-phase expansions partly financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and aims to address the significant unmet demand for natural gas in India. Natural gas is increasingly becoming a priority choice for cleaner fuel in India but domestic production is insufficient to meet growing demand. This unmet demand is being made up by imported LNG but there is a limited number of LNG terminals in India. Petronet, as the market leader, is ideally placed to lead this much needed LNG expansion. The project will expand the capacity of the existing Dahej Terminal from 10 MMTPA to 15 MMTPA and involves the construction and operation, on a build-operate-transfer basis, of 2 storage tanks, regasification facilities and installation of associated utilities and facilities.
Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management Investment Program - Tranche 1 The investment program will address immediate coastal protection needs and coastal instability using environmentally and socially appropriate solutions, with a focus on softer options such as artificial reefs, beach nourishments, and dune management in the states of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.   It will also develop institutional capacities to meet the long-term needs of sustainable coastal protection and management, and support initiatives to increase the participation of the private sector and communities in coastal protection and management.

The impact of the investment program will be improved income and reduced poverty of the coastal communities in the subproject areas of the coastal states of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

The outcome of the investment program will be protected and managed shorelines in the three states , meeting the needs of stakeholders and protecting the environment
Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) - Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Program -Tranche 2 Tranche 2 investments will include the final contract package for the 111 MW Sawra Kuddu project that was not included in Tranche 1, consisting of certain civil works (diversion barrage, power intake and desanding arrangements).  Harnessing this hydropower is vital to meet all in-state electricity demand by providng 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 poorer and power deficient states.  Himachal Pradesh's focus on clean energy development will provide jobs to state residents and will furher the country's goal of meeting its energy through clean, indigenous sources.
Uttarakhand Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 4 The project will expand the transmission evacuation system in Uttarakhand resulting in rapid expansion of hydropower. Approximately 6,000MW of hydropower capacity is expected to be developed in Uttarakhand by 2021, of which 2,700MW will be added in Alaknanda river basin. The project will establish a strong and reliable bulk power evacuation system of 2,500MW capacity connecting Uttarakhand to the Northern Grid.

The proposed tranche will have the following outputs: (i) construction of 400/220kV 2 x 315MW GIS substation in Pipalkoti; and (ii) construction of 400kV double circuit (D/C) from Srinagar to Kashipur Transmission Line (152.8km).

The project will be implemented over a period of 3 years including procurement and construction activities. The Government of Uttarakhand, Energy Department (UED) will be the executing agency supported by the project management office (PMO). The PMO is responsible for overall project coordination and reporting. The Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL) is the implementing agency. The project implementation unit (PIU) exists in PTCUL and is responsible for procurement and daily project implementation.

The PMO has been established and staff recruitment are undergoing. The Initial Environmental Examination and Resettlement Plan have been approved by the Government and disclosed in ADB's website. The Detailed Project Report has been approved by the Ministry of Power.

The bidding processes of one out of the two procurement packages (estimated for $114.84 million) have been completed and ADB has approved the IA/EA's bids evaluation recommendation. Contract negotiation is expected to take place by November 2012. Procurement for the second package (estimated at $32.78 million) is expected to be completed by February 2013.

The loan is not signed yet due to pending PMO issues.
Rural Connectivity Investment Program - Tranche 1 The components proposed for financing under the requested PFR include Road Connectivity and Capacity Building. 

A. Road Connectivity component
	
This comprises construction of rural roads that are part of the PMGSY to provide connectivity to all habitations of population of 500 persons (250 or more in hilly or desert areas, or scheduled tribe areas) or more with all weather roads. Subprojects covering about 3,461 km in total (342 km in Assam, 1,008 km in Chhattisgarh, 1,187 km in Madhya Pradesh, 757 km in Odisha, and 167 km in West Bengal) are proposed to be taken up in the 1st PFR. 

B. Capacity Building component

This component will include (i) support to the establishment of Rural Connectivity Training and Research Centers (RCTRCs); (ii) support to the establishing of Rural Road Network Management Units (RRNMUs) in each participating state; (iii) assistance to the MORD/NRRDA and state governments in implementation of the additional policy, and administrative requirements inherent to ADB-assisted projects; and (iv) additional support in operation, monitoring, evaluation and risk management. 

One RCTRC and one pilot RRNMU will be established in each state under PFR 1. The support will include construction of modern field offices, including laboratories and providing all necessary state-of-the art equipment, system and tools. Support to RCTRCs will also include consulting services to assist staff in rolling out systematic and large scale training in participating states and support RCTRCs in research and compiling best practices and experiences in rural roads. 

Assistance to the MORD/NRRDA and state governments to comply with administrative requirements inherent to ADB-assisted projects, and additional support in operation, monitoring, evaluation and risk management will be provided through the engagement of a Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) engaged and financed by the Government of India, and Technical Support Consultant (TSC) engaged by NRRDA and financed by ADB.
Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) - Rural Roads Sector II Investment Program (Subproject 1) The Investment Program aims to reduce poverty and deprivation, and support economic growth of rural communities by providing them with enhanced access to markets, employment opportunities, and social services, including health and education. The objective will be attained by (i) providing rural habitations in Assam, Orissa and West Bengal with all-weather road connections; (ii) improving efficiency and sustainability of the Prime Minister's Rural Roads Program (PMGSY) implementation in the three states by providing support for capacity building in technical, safeguard, financial and road safety aspects.
Maharashtra Agribusiness Network Project The project targets to support FPOs by improving a network of post-harvest marketing and value chains focusing on the horticulture crops identified in the pre-feasibility study.  The project design reflects the lessons learned from the previous projects and comprises separate components for public sector infrastructure development and private sector investment support. ADB will add value through an integrated approach addressing capacity development, financial support, and infrastructure development.
Sikkim Power Sector Development Project The project will support the government of Sikkim in strengthening its power system network to meet future electricity demand growth and to improve the quality and reliability of power supply to its consumers, while facilitating efficient utilization of the state’s hydro power and renewable energy resources.
Smartchem Climate-Smart High-Efficiency Crop Nutrition Project The project will support farmers to adopt enhanced efficiency speciality fertilizers (EESF), such as slow and controlled release fertilizers and water soluble fertilizers, which will in-turn aid increased food production towards increased farmer income and food security in India. Higher efficiency in nutrient delivery will result in increased agricultural productivity, reduced water and soil contamination, and improved resilience to climate change. The project will also support energy efficiency capex and gender inclusion. The project is fully aligned with the Government of India's goals to enhance agricultural productivity and increase farmers' incomes. The TA will focus on building the climate resilient soil management skills and financial literacy of 1,800 farmers.
Madhya Pradesh Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 1 The multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) in the amount of $400 million was approved by ADB on 15 July 2011.  Under this MFF, ADB has approved the loan of $400 million in two (2) tranches for an amount of $200 million each. The first tranche of the MFF, Loan 2764-IND (Project 1) was approved on 15 July 2011; and the second tranche of the MFF, Loan 2830-IND (Project 2) on 14 December 2011.  The Loan and Project Agreements for Loan 2764 (Project 1) and Loan 2830 (Project 2) were signed on 17 August 2011 and 27 February 2012, respectively. Loan 2764 became effective on 19 October 2011, and the Loan 2830 on 9 May 2012.  The closing date for both loans is 28 February 2015. 

The investment project under Loan 2764 and Loan 2830 includes three components which will be implemented by the following three executing agencies (EA): (a) DISCOM-C in Bhopal, (b) DISCOM-E in Jabalpur and (c) DISCOM-W in Indore. The components are as follows: (i) feeder separation that will separate power supply lines to irrigation pumps and households; (ii) installation of high voltage distribution system (HVDS); (iii) supply quality improvement and metering, and (iv) upstream 33 kV Network Strengthening.
Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 1 Kolkata is the largest city in the state of West Bengal and the seventh largest in India. It has a population of 4.5 million and contributes at least 13% of West Bengal's gross domestic product. The city is and will remain the dominant commercial and financial hub in the state. Although its livability has improved, the quality of basic urban services remains below national standards. The gap is particularly noticeable in water supply and sewerage services in regard to coverage, continuity, and quality. This affects the city's ability to attract investment, facilitate trade, and create jobs, as well as its productivity, its competitiveness, and, most importantly, its quality of life and welfare. Investment and policy gaps hinder how effectively and efficiently institutions deliver services, and how well the policy framework creates an enabling environment for better service delivery and sustainability. These limitations have been manageable, but Kolkata's expanding economy and deficient investment and maintenance over the years have made narrowing the gaps more urgent. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), created to administer the city under the KMC Act in 1980, is responsible for delivering water and sewerage services. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been working with KMC since 2000, but only regarding sewerage.  The partnership has yielded good results. KMC has a strategy, sector road map, policy framework, and investment plan to address gaps in operational efficiency, institutional effectiveness, policy, and sustainability.  The investment program combines physical and other investments. KMC wants ADB to continue its role as a key financing and advisory partner.

The Project proposed for financing under the Periodic Financing Request will deliver three outputs: 
(i) Inefficient water supply assets rehabilitated;
(ii) Sewerage and extension to peripheral areas continued; and
(iii) Financial and project management capacity further developed.
Chhattisgarh Road Connectivity Project The project will rehabilitate and upgrade at least 850 kilometers (km) of state highways and major district roads in Chhattisgarh to improve connectivity and access to basic services and livelihood opportunities. The physical works will involve upgrading the state highways and major district roads to two-lane or four-lane width with hard shoulder along built-up areas. For investment in the physical infrastructure to be efficient and sustainable, the project will provide support to the executing agency in road maintenance and safety.
Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program - Tranche 2 The components proposed for financing under the requested PFR for Tranche 2 of Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (the Project) are as follows:

Component A: Urban Infrastructure and Services  
(i)	Water supply: rehabilitation and strengthening of water supply system in Jammu and procurement of mobile water tankers and maintenance equipment for Srinagar; 

(ii)	Drainage: rehabilitation of existing and construction of new storm water drains in Jammu, and construction of new storm water drains in Srinagar;

(iii)	Solid waste management: procurement of solid waste handling and transportation equipment for Srinagar; and 

(iv)	Urban transport: construction of flyover in both Jammu and Srinagar and, construction of an off-street car parking facility in Srinagar.

Part B: Capacity Building, Institutional Development, Governance and Project Management
(i)	Support in implementing institutional and financial reforms agreed under the Investment Program, through consulting services, training and procurement of equipment, including:
                - Detailed assessment of institutional strengthening needs and mechanism for cost recovery for PHED, Jammu municipal corporation, Srinagar municipal corporation, and  
                  preparation of organizational development plan for PHED;
                - Capacity building and training based on the development plan; and
                - Preparation of a business plan of SPCB and strengthening of its environmental monitoring capacity.

(ii)	Project Management.and implementation support through continuation of the DSCs and PMCs.
Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) - Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Program-Additional to Project 1 Tranche 2 will finance water supply infrastructure in Guwahati, and drainage infrastructure in Guwahati and Dibrugarh cities of Assam. The tranche will support infrastructure investments to (i) augment water supply system in Guwahati to benefit additional 350,000 residents; and (ii) improve drainage system in Guwahati and Dibrugarh to reduce water logging and flooding. The project will also support (i) capacity development of staff from urban local bodies and implementing agencies; and (ii) community awareness campaigns.
Himachal Pradesh Subtropical Horticulture, Irrigation, and Value Addition Readiness Project This Project Readiness Financing (PRF) will support the State of Himachal Pradesh with preparing the project and ensuring implementation readiness, thereby facilitating the timely and cost-effective achievement of the ensuing project's outcomes and outputs. To achieve high level of project readiness of the ensuing loan, the PRF will (i) support project preparation, detailed design activities, and advance procurement actions; (ii) pilot activities to demonstrate a new model of subtropical horticulture production technology, marketing and irrigation development systems to the state, which will then be scaled up under the ensuing loan; and (iii) capacity building of the executing and implementing agencies which have not implemented projects with ADB, for a smooth transition from preparation to implementation. The PRF's pilot activities will comprise new irrigation systems to service the new subtropical horticultural farming practices, and establishment of new production technologies and marketing systems.
Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program - Tranche 2 The program will increase the value of horticulture products in 2 integrated value chains (IVC) in Nashik and Aurangabad-Amravati regions of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra State Road Improvement Project The project will upgrade and maintain over 450 kilometers of state roads forming part of the core road network in Maharashtra, which will enhance transport accessibility and efficiency, and improve the safety of the road network, in line with the state's Road Development Plan 2001-2021. It will involve upgrading state roads to a two-lane standard and performance-based maintenance contracts to maintain the improved road assets for 5 years after construction. It also includes initiatives to build institutional capacity within the Public Works Department, Government of Maharashtra, focusing on improved road safety.
Kochi Metro Extension Project The project entails an extension for existing metro rail in Kochi city, Kerala state in India comprising of: (i) Phase 1A from Petta existing Phase 1 terminal station - to S.N Junction, a nearby junction, for a length of 2.0 kilometers (km) with two stations; and (ii) Phase 1B from S.N Junction to Tripunithura where the metro rail connects to the existing railway station, for a length of 1.2 km.
Bihar Power System Improvement Project The project will upgrade the electric power system, increase efficiency, reliability and quality of supply through physical investments in the power infrastructure of the state of Bihar, coupled with a capacity development component. Project investments include installation of new, and renovation and modernization (R&M) of existing transmission substations; installation of new, and reinforcement of existing transmission lines; and improving of distribution systems in seven towns (Bihar Sharif, Motihari, Bettiah, Samastipur, Begusarai, Ara and Buxor) in Bihar.
Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program The Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program (VCICDP) will complement the ongoing efforts of the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) to enhance industrial growth and create high quality jobs. The VCICDP comprises a multitranche financing facility (MFF), a grant, and a policy-based loan (PBL). The MFF and the grant will support priority infrastructure investments in the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) and the PBL will support policy reforms and institutional development in the state.
Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project The project will improve the Readiness of Integrated Urban Planning and Infrastructure Development for Urban Local Bodies in Tripura.  The main outcome of the project would be:
i.	Integrated urban infrastructure planning and strategy of 7 DHQs and 13 ULBs leading to planned urban development and prioritization of investment projects.
ii.	Improved readiness of prioritized projects in 7 DHQs and key economic/border trade centers leading to increased external/donor investments in urban infrastructure projects.
iii.	Faster and more efficient development of urban infrastructure projects, better management of urban assets and better provision of urban services due to strengthened capacity of urban development agencies.

The key activities to be carried out as part of the project would be:
i.	Urban strategy/investment planning of 7 DHQs and 13 ULBs and project prioritization in sectors including urban transport, connectivity among urban centers, electrical connectivity, drinking water, sewerage, septage etc.  
ii.	Feasibility studies, DPRs, detailed engineering designs, safeguards, bidding documents and project preparation support to improve readiness. 
iii.	TA support for institutional strengthening of urban development department and support in PRF activities including developing ToRs for consultants and quality control of PRF outputs.  

The key output of the project would be:	
i.	Urban strategy and investment plans for integrated urban infrastructure development of 7 DHQs and 13 ULBs completed.
ii.	Ensuing urban investment projects in 7 DHQs and identified key economic and border trade centers prioritized.
iii.	Timely completion of feasibility reports, DPRs and other project preparation activities for prioritized urban infrastructure projects.
iv.	Strengthened capacity of urban development department  to plan, design, develop and manage infrastructure assets for the for the proposed 7 DHQs and 13 ULBs.
Small and Medium Enterprise Trade Finance Development Facility The SME Trade Finance Development Facility consisted of: (i) a $100 million direct loan and a (ii) technical assistance of $1.5 million (from Technical Assistance Special Fund) to the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank), for onlending to eligible micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) borrowers in states of India which included some less developed states. Assistance to the MSMEs will help in increasing their competitiveness and integration in the export value chain. While the loan is provided on a senior unsecured basis, without government guarantee, it is supported by the risk participation of KfW Bangkengruppe (KfW) of up to $50 million. The proceeds of the loan to Exim Bank will be used for the bank's medium and long-term lending to its SME clients.
Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program - Project 1 The Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program (VCICDP) will complement the ongoing efforts of the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) to enhance industrial growth and create high quality jobs. The VCICDP comprises a multitranche financing facility (MFF), a grant, and a policy-based loan (PBL). The MFF and the grant will support priority infrastructure investments in the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC), and the PBL will support policy reforms and institutional development in the state.
Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 2 Tranche 2 will continue improvements in coverage and operational sustainability of Kolkata Municipal Corporation's sewerage, drainage, and water supply services. The accompanying TA will strengthen climate resilience of Kolkata through improved planning and disaster risk management.