The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) SOUTH ASIA | India | Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2021 | Seq No: 2 | ARCHIVED on 19-Oct-2021 | ISR46620 | Implementing Agencies: Government of West Bengal, Republic of India Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 30-Nov-2020 Effectiveness Date: 15-Feb-2021 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 31-Jan-2023 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 31-Mar-2026 Revised Closing Date: 31-Mar-2026 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The project development objectives (PDO) are to (i) improve the efficiency and safety of passenger and freight movement across the Hooghly River; and (ii) establish a spatial planning framework to enhance accessibility within Kolkata Metropolitan Area. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Strengthening Inland Water Transport Institutional Capacity:(Cost $20.00 M) Technical Assistance (TA) for Planning and Investment Prioritization:(Cost $8.00 M) Infrastructure investments to improve water transport:(Cost $115.00 M) Support to Implementation:(Cost $7.00 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions The project was approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on November 30, 2020 and the loan was declared effective on February 15, 2021. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, project implementation has been progressing well. Works are underway on 12 lots of jetty construction, five packages of vessel building, and the construction of smart gate systems in 40 locations. The inception phase of the Integrated Strategic Development Plan, Institutional Strengthening and Business Planning and the Inland Water Transport Safety Technical Assistance have been completed. The contract for Verification of Disbursement Linked Indicators by an Independent Verification Agency has been awarded. mpaTable 10/19/2021 Page 1 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) Status mpaTableBody Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Moderate Moderate Moderate Macroeconomic Moderate Moderate Moderate Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Substantial Substantial Substantial Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial Substantial Substantial Sustainability Fiduciary Moderate Moderate Substantial Environment and Social Substantial Substantial Moderate Stakeholders Substantial Substantial Substantial Other Moderate Moderate Moderate Overall Substantial Substantial Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Improve the efficiency and safety of passenger and freight movement across the Hooghly River IN00990469 ►Percentage passenger volume increase on selected ferry routes between Kolkata and Howrah (disaggregated by gender) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Passenger volume between Kolkata and Howrah will be measured on the ferry routes selected for Phase 1 of the project. Only propelled (regular) vessels function on these routes. Current passenger volume is Comments: 200,968. Baseline is assumed at natural growth without project investments IN00990470 Percentage female passenger volume increase on waterway (Text, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 25% of total passenger 25% of total passenger 25% of total passenger 35% of total passenger Value volume volume volume volume 10/19/2021 Page 2 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 IN00990577 ►Time reduction in passenger movement across the river on selected representative route between Howrah and Kolkata (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 50 minutes by bus 50 minutes by bus 50 minutes by bus 20 minutes by ferry Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 The selected route for measurement is from Howrah Train Station to Chandpal Jetty and travel time is Comments: estimated during peak hour. Baseline is measured for travel is by bus and target by ferry; wait time is not accounted for. IN00990578 ►Percentage of reduction in travel distance for truck movement across the river for one representative route (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 0 - No ro-ro service 0 - No ro-ro service 0 - No ro-ro service Value 40% available available available Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Representative route selected from the following routes; 1. Panchrapara-GR Jetty (distance by road 13.5 km). 2. Bauria - GR Jetty (distance by road 37.1 km) 3. Bauria - Budge Budge (distance by road 21.4 km) Comments: The selection of the route will be finalized upon selection of Ro-Ro ramps to be developed under the project. IN00990579 ►Increased number of trucks on waterway on a selected route (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0 - no service 0 - no service 0 - no service 200 trucks/day Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Measures number of trucks carried daily on ro ro between Kolkata and Howrah. Only propelled (regular) Comments: vessels function on these routes Establish a strategic planning framework for Kolkata Metropolitan Area. IN00990468 ►Safety Management System established and implemented (Yes/No, Custom, PBC) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Measures enhanced institutional readiness to enhance navigation, secure onboard safety for passengers, and respond to water transport related emergencies / accidents. The Safety system includes; Safety Action Comments: Plan; Monitoring and Evaluation framework; ER&SR system. Training programs on the various parts of the system will be conducted. IN00990576 ►Spatial and mobility plans approved by the Minister in Charge (Yes/No, Custom, PBC) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 10/19/2021 Page 3 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) This indicator intends to measure continued reform in spatial planning. Both SDS and CMP would be prepared through a participatory process, engaging the various stakeholders and they should be ready for Comments: approval in year 2 of the project. The backbone of the two plans is the base map and the data base that will be built in the year 1. Local plans for two area should be completed. The indicators is met once the relevant minister in charge approves the plan. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Strengthening Institutional Capability IN00990582 ►Completion and Adoption of an Institutional Strengthening and Business Plan (Text, Custom, PBC) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target The Transport Department has (a) 5-year IWT Institutional Strengthening and Business Plan Weak sector capacity Weak sector capacity Weak sector capacity (b) New vessel rules and internally Value and internally conflicted and internally conflicted and regulations for the conflicted institutional institutional setup institutional setup operation of the ro-ro setup services (c) the vessel finance mechanism (d) clear mandate of the IWT Secretariat Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 The indicator aims to measure the continued institutional reforms undertaken to separate / bundle industry Comments: regulation from sector operations. A 5-year IWT Institutional Strengthening and Business Plan completed and adopted by the IWT Secretary is a target under this indicator. IN00990585 ►Technical and non technical staff received at least 1 training program (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 400.00 Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 This indicator aims to measure the continued effort to improve sector capacity. Training covers operation, Comments: safety, modern technical in navigation, and spatial and transport planning . IN00990588 ►Number of routes for private sector ferry operations identified (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 4.00 4.00 4.00 10.00 Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Comments: measures effort to leverage private sector participation in IWT IN00990591 ►Private capital mobilization for ro-ro vessel financing (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 10/19/2021 Page 4 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) Value No No No Yes Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Indicator measures effort to leverage private sector participation in IWT. Year 1: Confirmation of vessel financing structure and public implementation entity completed; Year 2: Implementation of vessel financing Comments: mechanism begins with providing finance for the first vessel; Year 3-4: Year 5: Private capital mobilization for vessel financing started IN00990593 ►IWT regulations are strengthened (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 12-Feb-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Year 1 Clear mandate for the new IWT Secretariat as a regulator drafted and approved by minister in charge; Year 2 New vessel rules drafted and adopted by the IWT Secretariat; regulations for the operation Comments: of the ro-ro services drafted and approved by IWT Secretariat; Year 3 Regulations for the operation of passenger ferry services are adopted; Regulations for the operation of the ro-ro services drafted and approved by IWT Secretariat; IN00990594 ►Percent complaints resolved of the total complaints received using the dedicated helpline number and internet-based communication tools to report sexual harassment and GBV issues (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target At least 80 percent No mechanism in Value No mechanism in place No mechanism in place resolved out of total place complaints received. Date 20-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 The indicator measures system effectiveness in recording and resolving reports of GBV and sexual Comments: harassment to help and empower women Technical Assistance (TA) for Planning and Investment Prioritization IN00990580 ►Spatial Development Strategy drafted and submitted for approval (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 This indicator intends to measure effort to draft a spatial vision for the KMA and action plans. SDS would be prepared through a participatory process, engaging the various stakeholders and it should be ready for Comments: approval in year 2 of the project. The backbone of the SDS is the base map and the data base that will be built in the year 1. Local plans for two area should be completed. The indicator is met once the minister in charge approves the plan. IN00990583 ►Comprehensive Mobility Plan drafted and submitted for approval (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 This indicator intends to measure effort to link the different modes of transport together and allow for the Comments: multi modal transport within the the KMA. A vision for the transport sector crafted. The CMP would be prepared through a participatory process, engaging the various stakeholders and it should be ready for 10/19/2021 Page 5 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) approval in year 2 of the project. The backbone of the CMP is the base map and the data base that will be built in the year 1. The indicator is met once the minister in charge approves the plan. IN00990586 ►Logistics Master Plan drafted and submitted for approval (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 The indicator measures progress in providing support to long term vision and action plan for the logistics Comments: sector. Year 1 a complete profile of the logistic sector including the existing spatial distribution of main hubs completed and base map draft. LMP completed through a consultative process by year 2. IN00990589 ►Integrated Strategic Development Plan for IWT prepared and approved (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 The indicator measure progress in formulating a strategic vision for IWT and proper investment Comments: prioritization tool for the project. ISDP prepared and approved in year; sub-projects to be financed under WBILSD in phase 2 identified and detailed project reports completed . Infrastructure Investments to Improve Water Transport IN00990581 ►New, modern and safer vessels with gender inclusive design (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.00 Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Comments: Measures introduction of modern, safe and gender inclusive passenger ferry vessels and services. IN00990584 ►Number of new and rehabilitated jetties with improved pontoons and gangways (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.00 Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Measures modern, gender inclusive and safer ferry landings developed at identified locations within the Comments: project area IN00990587 ►Inclusive vessel designs (cater for women and for special needs) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Measures introduction of new designs for modern, safe and gender inclusive passenger ferry vessels and Comments: services IN00990590 10/19/2021 Page 6 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) ►Number of new and rehabilitated passenger terminals (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Measures rehabilitation or construction of modern and gender inclusive ferry terminals developed at Comments: locations identified by the ISDP IN00990592 ►New ro-ro jetties (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 Date 30-Oct-2019 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 Comments: Measures construction of new modern ro ro landings developed locations identified by the ISDP IN00990595 ►Percentage of women recruited and trained as jalsaathis (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.00 Date 15-May-2020 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 31-Mar-2026 This indicator will monitor the percentage of women employed as jalsaathis, para security personnel Comments: responsible for maintenance of discipline in the ferry stations and pontoons. Today, there are 24 women and 510 men Performance-Based Conditions IN00990596 ►PBC 1 Safety Management System established and implemented (Yes/No, Outcome, 8,000,000.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Result 5 Value No No No -- Date -- 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 -- IN00990597 ►PBC 2 Completion and Adoption of an Institutional Strengthening and Business Plan (Text, Intermediate Outcome, 10,000,000.00, 9.52%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Result 5 Weak sector capacity and Weak sector capacity Weak sector capacity and Value internally conflicted and internally conflicted internally conflicted -- institutional setup institutional setup institutional setup Date -- 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 -- IN00990598 ►PBC 3 Spatial and mobility plans approved by the Minister in Charge (Yes/No, Outcome, 10,000,000.00, 9.52%) 10/19/2021 Page 7 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Result 5 Value No No No -- Date -- 12-Feb-2021 22-Sep-2021 -- Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P166020 IBRD-91760 Effective USD 105.00 105.00 0.00 2.26 102.74 2.2% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P166020 IBRD-91760 Effective 30-Nov-2020 05-Jan-2021 15-Feb-2021 31-Mar-2026 31-Mar-2026 Cumulative Disbursements 10/19/2021 Page 8 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report West Bengal Inland Water Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (P166020) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 10/19/2021 Page 9 of 9