MOS - South Asia Region

Afghanistan

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Naghlu Rehabilitation Carbon Finance: The objective is to prepare a Carbon Finance operation in order to commercialize the carbon dioxide emissions produced by the rehabilitation of Naghlu power station as part of the clean development mechanisms established in the Kyoto Protocol. Pre-appraisal is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 99442. US$ 3.6 (IDA).Consultants will be required to develop the project design document and conduct the required verification activities. Ministry of Finance, Pastoonistan Watt, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-75) 200-4199, E-mail: info@mof.gov.af, Contact: Mr. Wnwar-ul Haq Ahady, Minister

Afghanistan

Urban Development

Urban Waste Management: The objective is to develop sustainable solid waste and on-site sanitation management systems. Negotiations scheduled for 3 November 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 98461. US$ 25.0 (IDA).Consulting services to be determined. Kabul Municipality, Mohammad Jan Khan Watt, Puli Bagh e Umomi, in front of Ministry of Education, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-70) 287-122, E-mail: aliniazikm@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Ali Niazi, Director of Planning; Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, Kabul, Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Economic Management

Transitional Support Credit (Cr. 4422-BD): The objective is to support the policy and institutional reform program of the Caretaker Government (CTG), which assumed power in January 2007. Approved by the Executive Directors on 17 June 2008.Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 110167. US$ 200.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Economic Relations Division, Block 8, Room 3, Sher-e-Bangla, Nagar, Dhaka, Tel: (880-2) 811-2641, Fax: (880-2) 811-3088, E-mail: secy erd@bangla.net, Contact: Mr. Md. Aminul Islam Bhuiyan, Secretary

Bangladesh

Education

Higher Education Quality Improvement: The objectives are to: (a) focus on reforms and activities which can bring rapid and visible benefits to the academic community, (b) select initiatives with the potential to overhaul higher education institution's quality, and (c) focus on activities based on voluntary participation and using incentive mechanisms. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 106216. US$ 60.0(IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Bhaban-6, Room 1809, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel:(880-2) 716-8711, 716-4236, Fax: (880-2) 716-7577, E-mail: moel@bdcom.com, Contact: Md. Momtajul Islam, Secretary of Education

Bangladesh

Education

Secondary Education Quality and Access Improvement (Cr. 4475-BD): The objective is to improve school governance and quality and access to both poor girls as well as poor boys. Approved by the Executive Directors on 31 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 106161. US$ 130.7 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Bhaban-6, Room 1809, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-8711, 716-4236, Fax: (880-2) 716-7577, E-mail: moel@bdcom.com, Contact: Md. Momtajul Islam, Secretary of Education

Bangladesh

Education

Vocational Education: The objective is to build on sector work currently underway. Key components may include organization and management reform, financing reform and encouraging private provision of training. Concept Review scheduled for 29 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Bhabab-6, Room 1809, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-8711, 716-4236, Fax: (880-2) 716-7577, E-mail: moel@bdcom.com, Contact: Mr. Md. Momtajul Islam, Secretary of Education

Bangladesh

Energy and Mining

(R) Siddhirganj Peaking Power: The objective is to provide power during daily peak consumption periods. Negotiations scheduled for 16 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 95965. US$ 330.0 (IDA).Consultants will be required. Project preparation consultant is being funded by the Power Sector Development Technical Assistance project. Electricity Generating Company of Bangladesh, WAPDA Bldg., 1st Floor, 12 Motijheel C/A Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 911-6382, 812-4197, Contact: Mr. Delwar Hossain, Managing Director

Bangladesh

Energy and Mining

South Zone Power Distribution: The objective of the project is to deliver power more widely by establishing a power distribution company and improving and expanding the power distribution network. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 87861. US$ 150.0 (IDA).Consulting services to be determined. Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bhaban 6, Rooms 124 and 125, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-5918, 716-0523, Fax: (880-2) 717-0740; Bangladesh Power Development Board, WAPDA Building, Motijeel C/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 956-2154, Fax: (880-2) 956-4765; Distribution Power Zone, Power Development Board, Bidyut Bhaban, Agrabad, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-31) 712-200, Fax: (880-31) 715-090, Contact: Mr. Aminul Islam, Chief Engineer

Bangladesh

Environment and Natural Resources Management

(R) Clean Air and Sustainable Energy (CASE): (Formerly Second Air Quality Management) The objective is to strengthen the infrastructure and institutional and regulatory framework for air quality management in Bangladesh; address emissions from major sources such as industry, transport and household fuel use. Negotiations scheduled for late-September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 98151. US$ 60.0 (IDA).Consultants will be required during preparation and initial period of implementation. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paribesh Bhaban, E-16 Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207, Tel/Fax: (88-02) 716-1676, Contact: Mr. Abul Hasan M. Rejaul Kabir (Acting), Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests

Bangladesh

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Dhaka Environment and Water Resources Management:The objectives are to: (a) reduce the social and economic costs of environmental degradation of rivers in Dhaka and (b) develop a programmatic approach to water resources and environmental management in the Dhaka metropolitan area for strategic long-term activities and investments. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96555. US$ 65.0 (IDA).Consultants will be required.Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Bldg. No. 7, Rm. 602, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh, Tel/Fax: (880-2) 716-8578, Contact: Mr. Safar Raj Hossain, Secretary

Bangladesh

Rural Development

Second Social Investment: The objective is to support Government of Bangladesh's strategy for reducing poverty amongst the rural people, currently outside the reach of most development interventions. It would empower the rural poor and improve their livelihoods in the poorest districts through developing, strengthening and synergizing pro-poor local groups and village level institutions.Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 73886. US$ 100.0(IDA).Consulting services to be determined. Bangladesh SIPP 2 (livelihoods), Social Development Foundation (SDF), House 4, Road 21, Sector 4, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka-1230, Tel: (880-2) 987-3094, Fax: (880-2) 987-3095, Contact: Mr. Muhammad Fazlur Rahman, Managing Director, SDF

Bangladesh

Social Protection

Disability and Children at Risk Services (Cr. 4481-BD): The objective is to expand social and rehabilitation services for the disabled and build the capacity of NGOs and Government agencies, support the scaling up of services for vulnerable children and adolescents, and support restructure the Ministry of Social Welfare. Approved by the Executive Directors on1 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 106332. US$ 35.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Social Welfare, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 860-568, 864-856, Fax: (880-2) 716-8969, Contact: Md. Abdul Hye Howlader, Secretary

Bangladesh

Social Protection

National Protection: The objective is to target beneficiaries in selected rural and urban areas will utilize social assistance programs and/or insurance products delivered through an efficient and accountable decentralized mechanism. Appraisal is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 102542. US$ 105.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Local Government, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-2159, 716-3566, 716-8578, Fax: (880-2) 716-4374, Contact: Mr. Safar Raj Hossain, Secretary

Bangladesh

Transportation

Export Infrastructure Development:The objective is to enhance the competitiveness of the tradable sectors of the economy. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 89634.US$ 131.0 (IDA).Consultants have completed a feasibility study, and the project is in the process of DPP approval to proceed to the detailed design stage.Chittagong Port Authority, CPA Bldg., Chittagong, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-031) 956-3441, Fax: (880-031) 710-593, Contact: Mr. Anhar Mahmud, Chief Planning Officer, Bangladesh Railway, Railway Bhaban, Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka

Bangladesh

Transportation

Road Sector Reform: The objective is the sustainable delivery of a safe, efficient major road network system. Appraisal scheduled for 15 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 75346.US$ 150.0 (IDA).Consultants are required for preparation and implementation of the civil works components and for institutional strengthening of the Roads and Highways Department. Roads and Highways Department, Sarak Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 956-8740, Fax: (880-2) 956-8302, E-mail: pdrrmp@rhd.gov.bd, Contact: Mr. Shamsul Alam, Project Director

Bangladesh

Water and Sanitation

Dhaka Chittagong Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective is to provide reliable, sustainable sewerage and drainage services in Dhaka. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93988.US$ 100.0 (IDA).Consulting services are going. Dhaka Water and Sanitation Authority, WASA Bhaban, 98 Kazi Nazrul Islam Ave., Dhaka 1215 Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 811-6792, Fax: (880-2) 811-2109, E-mail: mddwasa@bangla.net, Contact: Mr. Md. Raihanul Abedin, Managing Director

India

Energy and Mining

(R) 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

India

Energy and Mining

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

India

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

India

Environment and Natural Resources Management

CapacityBuildingfor 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

India

Environment and Natural Resources Management

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

India

Environment and Natural Resources Management

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

India

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

India

Rural Development

(N) 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

India

Rural Development

(N) 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

India

Rural Development

(R) Andhra Pradesh Water Sector Improvement: The objective is to support the following four components: Component A: Improving irrigation service delivery and management in Nagarjuna Sagar Scheme (about US$ 443.5 million, 91.5 %); Component B: Water sector institutional restructuring and capacity building (about US$ 24.5 million, 5%); Component C: Innovative pilots (about US$ 9.7 million, 2 %); and Component D: Project management (about US$ 7.3 million, 1.5%). Appraisal scheduled for 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

India

Rural Development

(R) 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

India

Rural Development

(R) 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

India

Rural Development

(R) 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

India

Rural Development

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

India

Rural Development

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

India

Rural Development

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

India

Rural Development

Orissa Rural Livelihoods (Cr. 4472-IN): (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)

India

Rural Development

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

India

Rural Development

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

India

Rural Development

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

India

Transportation

(R) Orissa State Roads Loan: The objective is to remove transport bottlenecks in targeted transport corridors for greater private sector investment, economic and social development activities 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

India

Transportation

(R) 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)

India

Transportation

(R) 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

India

Transportation

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

India

Transportation

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

India

Transportation

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

India

Transportation

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

India

Urban Development

(R) 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

India

Urban Development

(R) 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

India

Urban Development

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

India

Urban Development

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

India

Urban Development

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

India

Urban Development

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

India

Water and Sanitation

(R) 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

India

Water and Sanitation

(R) 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

Maldives

Education

Third Education and Training (Cr. 3325-MAL): The objective is to train qualified nationals for the labor force by paying overseas scholarship obligations of 186 students. It fills the financing gap created by partial cancellation of the second Tsunami reconstruction project. Approved by the Executive Directors on 6 April 2006. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 99652.US$ 1.3 (IDA).No consultants are required. Ministry of Education, Ghazee Bldg., Male 20-05 Maldives, Tel: (960) 327-353, Fax: (960) 331-578, E-mail: piu@hrd.gov.mv, Contact: Mr. Abdul Sameeu Hassan, Section Head, Project Management and Coordination Section

Nepal

Finance

Access to Financial Services: The objective is increase access to formal financial services for micro- and small-enterprises and low-income households . Appraisal scheduled for 28 November 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 105289. US$ 27.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Nepal Rastra Bank, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (997-1) 441-2262, 441-0386, Fax: (997-1) 441-0159, Contact: K. B. Manandhar, Acting Governor

Nepal

Health, Nutrition and Population

(R) Health Sector Additional Financing (H368-NP): The objective of the additional financing is to expand access to and use of essential health care services in the underserved populations. The credit was signed on 26 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 110731. US$ 50.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health and Population, Ramshah Path, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 426-2862, Fax: (977-1) 426-2896, Contact: Dr. Babu Ram Marasini, Senior Health Administrator

Nepal

Human Development

(R) Nepal Emergency Peace Support (H367-NP): (Formerly Nepal Emergency Peace Support) The objective is to consolidate the Nepal peace process by: (a) supporting the Government to meet commitments to selected groups affected by the conflict, including families of those killed as a result of the conflict, conflict-related widows and orphans, disabled people, and individual Maoists in cantonments; (b) ensuring transparency in implementation of benefits under the Project for the conflict-affected groups, including the Maoists in cantonments; and (c) strengthening of key institutions which are tasked with policy and implementation functions in peace building, reintegration and rehabilitation. The grant was signed on 26 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 110762. US$ 50.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction, Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel/Fax: (977-1) 421-1186, E-mail: info@peace.gov.np

Nepal

Rural Development

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