49814 STATUS OF PROJECTS IN EXECUTION ­ FY06 SOPE REGION: SOUTH ASIA COUNTRY: INDIA Operations Policy and Country Services SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 Report on the Status of Projects in Execution - FY06 SOPE Region: South Asia Country: India Introduction The Status of Projects in Execution (SOPE) Report for FY06 provides information on all IBRD/IDA projects that were active on June 30, 2006. The World Bank has issued a SOPE Report every year as an internal communication to the Board of Executive Directors. In accordance with the Bank's revised disclosure policy, since FY02, the SOPE Report is available to the public. The report is intended to bridge the gap in information available to the public between the Project Appraisal Document, disclosed after the Bank approves a project, and the Implementation Completion Report, disclosed after the project closes. In addition to the project progress description, the FY06 SOPE report 1 contains project level comparisons of disbursement estimates and actual disbursements, and a table showing the loan/credit/grant amount and disbursements to date for all active projects. 1 Notes: · Amounts for Projects in currencies other than U.S. dollars may not match exactly due to exchange rate fluctuations over the life of the project. · Disbursement graphs are not included for Development Policy Loans, which provide quick- disbursing external financing to support policy and institutional reforms. For these loans, funds are disbursed in one or more stages (tranches), released when the borrower complies with agreed conditions. · Projects which are not yet effective may not have a planned disbursement schedule and thus may not include a graph. ii Country: India Project Name (ID): THIRD NATIONAL HIGHWAYS PROJECT ( P009972 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/08/2000 Midterm Review Date : 11/29/2002 Closing Date : 10/31/2006 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-45590, JPN-29474 Sector(s): Roads and highways (97%), Central government administration (3%) Theme(s): Other urban development (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Access to urban services and housing (S), Social safety nets (S) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are to: (i) reduce transport constraints on economic activity and reduce transport costs; and (ii) improve institutional capabilities to manage road programs, assets and services. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Progress of the highway upgrading works has been slow and a part of the highway upgrading works about (10-15%) will not be complete by the current loan closing date. However, the borrower has requested for an extension until December, 2007, by which time all upgrading works are likely to be completed. Thus, the project objective and expected benefits of reducing transport costs and transport constraints are likely to materialize to a large extent although delayed. The National Highways Authority of India's institutional strengthening strategy has been prepared and implementation is ongoing, and its road information system has been commissioned. However, progress on corridor management strategy and road safety has been slow. Thus, the improvement in the institutional capabilities to manage road programs, assets and services, is likely to be slower than planned. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-45590 Effective 516.00 350.55 165.45 0.00 JPN-29474 Closed 2.00 1.72 0.00 0.28 1 US$ Millions 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2000 Q4 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 2002 Q2 Planned 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 Actual to date 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 Formally Revised 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2 Project Name (ID): RAJASTHAN DISTRICT POVERTY INITIATIVES PROJECT ( P010505 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 04/25/2000 Midterm Review Date : 07/24/2003 Closing Date : 12/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-33390, JPN-29302 Sector(s): Other social services (38%), General agriculture, fishing and forestry (30%), Roads and highways (18%), General education (10%), Sub-national government administration (4%) Theme(s): Other rural development (P), Rural non-farm income generation (P), Participation and civic engagement (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to improve economic opportunities, living standards and social status of the poor in selected villages in Rajasthan districts. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project has been extended for two years given the good progress made to date and is expected to achieve its development objectives. Currently the project is supporting some 19,000 Common Interest Groups (CIGs) in 5648 villages. Project funds have financed 13,531 rural livelihood sub-projects. The focus is now on ensuring quality and sustainability of enterprises initiated through improved marketing links and access to credit. Dairy and livestock enterprises continue to be the most profitable activities undertaken by CIGs. Partnerships with NGOs and groups such as the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation has helped CIGs with marketing and improved quality of products. Recently several cluster level activities have been approved in Tonk and Dausa districts. The state government is currently preparing a concept paper for a second phase project Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-33390 Effective 110.25 69.06 40.59 0.00 JPN-29302 Closed 0.74 0.51 0.00 0.21 3 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2000 Q4 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 2002 Q2 Planned 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 Actual to date 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 Formally Revised 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 4 Project Name (ID): GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAY PROJECT ( P010566 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 09/05/2000 Midterm Review Date : 10/26/2002 Closing Date : 12/31/2006 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-45770 Sector(s): Roads and highways (98%), Central government administration (2%) Theme(s): Other rural development (P), Pollution management and environmental health (S) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are to enhance the capacity of the Government of Gujarat (GOG) to effectively and efficiently plan and manage state road infrastructure while at the same time maximizing existing road infrastructure asset utilization. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The achievement of the project's development objectives remains on track. The Roads and Buildings Department's capacity for effective management of the state road network, particularly in policy, planning, project management, monitoring, and reporting functions, has been substantially strengthened through the implementation of the Project. In addition, as of June 2006, about 1600 km of road enhancement works (approximately 85% of total) funded under the project were fully completed while another 290 km are in the process of being completed. This has resulted in an increase of travel speed by 20- 30% and reduction of transport cost by about 10%. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-45770 Effective 381.00 241.24 38.76 101.00 450 400 350 US$ Millions 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2001 Q1 2001 Q3 2002 Q1 2002 Q3 2003 Q1 2003 Q3 2004 Q1 2004 Q3 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 2006 Q1 2006 Q3 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 5 Project Name (ID): ANDHRA PRADESH DISTRICT POVERTY INITIATIVES PROJECT ( P045049 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 04/11/2000 Midterm Review Date : 11/12/2003 Closing Date : 12/31/2006 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-33320 Sector(s): Other social services (27%), Sub-national government administration (21%), Roads and highways (20%), General education (20%), General water, sanitation and flood protection (12%) Theme(s): Participation and civic engagement (P), Other rural development (P), Gender (S), Education for all (S) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are to improve opportunities for the rural poor to meet priority social and economic needs in the six poorest Districts of Andhra Pradesh, namely, Chittoor, Srikakulum, Adilabad, Vizianagram, Mahabubnagar and Anantapur. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): This project is expected to meet its development objectives. It has supported the mobilization of about 930,000 poor and poorest of the poor families, 150,000 self-help groups (SHGs), 9000 Village Organizations over 316 Mandals. It has supported investments in sub-projects proposed by grass root institutions of the poor to accelerate their entry and expand their involvement in social and economic activities. The project is gearing up to leave behind sustainable people's institutions and strong support organizations that would meet poor people's credit and livelihood support needs, beyond the life of the project. It has created a model for financial intermediation and financing mechanisms to the mature federations of SHGs, Village Organizations and Mandal Samakhyas. The volume of formal sector credit taken by SHG members has exceeded the target value of Rs. 700 Million and is currently at Rs. 3,090 Million. The Food Security component has impacted many facets of livelihood: diversification of income, nutrition and savings. The project is now focusing on community skills by training paraprofessionals and community resource persons who will then become trainers helping to ensure the sustainability of federations after the project ends on December 31, 2006. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-33320 Effective 121.86 103.36 15.97 0.00 6 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2000 Q4 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 2002 Q2 Planned 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 Actual to date 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 Formally Revised 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 7 Project Name (ID): Second Renewable Energy ( P049770 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/27/2000 Midterm Review Date : 07/14/2003 Closing Date : 03/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-45710, IDA-33960, WBTF-20169 Sector(s): Power (96%), Central government administration (4%) Theme(s): Climate change (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Other financial and private sector development (P), Water resources management (S) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are to increase power supply through development of environmentally sustainable small hydro schemes and to promote investment in energy efficiency as well as demand side management (DSM) initiatives. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Progress towards achieving the project's development objectives is largely on track although the scale and scope of impact is likely to be slightly reduced. India Renewable Energy Development Authority (IREDA) has successfully supported private sector led investment in small hydro generation and energy efficiency, however, demand side management activities continue to be impeded by weak regulatory incentives. While project funds were fully committed, changes and uncertainty regarding state level renewable energy activities and the withdrawal of two energy efficiency projects has affected the pipeline. Currently it is expected there will be a disbursement shortfall of USD 17.54 million at the close of the project. IREDA is taking action to accelerate disbursement and to reduce the shortfall. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-45710 Effective 80.00 36.49 25.51 18.00 IDA-33960 Effective 54.68 36.52 16.19 0.00 WBTF-20169 Effective 5.00 2.75 2.25 0.00 8 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2000 Q4 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 2002 Q2 Planned 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 Actual to date 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 Formally Revised 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 9 Project Name (ID): UP Sodic Lands II ( P050646 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 12/15/1998 Midterm Review Date : 04/29/2002 Closing Date : 09/30/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-31520 Sector(s): Irrigation and drainage (60%), Sub-national government administration (20%), Roads and highways (15%), Other social services (4%), Agricultural extension and research (1%) Theme(s): Land administration and management (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Other rural development (P), Technology diffusion (P), Participation and civic engagement (S) Project Development Objectives: Sustainable reclamation of sodic lands and prevention of further increases in sodicity in selected districts with the highest concentration of sodic areas in Uttar Pradesh state. This would contribute significantly to poverty alleviation in these areas. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Progress towards meeting the project development objective has been solid. All the physical targets have been exceeded and the impact outcomes are being met. Per capita incomes of target beneficiaries have risen by a minimum of about 40% in the first 5 cohorts of beneficiaries. The 6th cohort has been successfully completed and the 7th (and last) is well under way. The number of off-farm wage days continues to decrease - from 95 days to 74 man days per annum - as demand for family labor has risen from 16 to 173 man days per household per annum on the reclaimed lands. Wage rates in the project areas have increased for both men and women. Values of reclaimed lands have increased fourfold. In addition, self-help group savings deposits are up from a year ago to Rs. 99 million from Rs. 63 million and are providing 1.5 times that amount in loans and leveraging a further Rs. 400 million in loans from Banks. The project has achieved all of the above with significant savings in the estimated costs which have gone towards reclamation of additional 39,000 ha of sodic soils with reclamation of 10,000 ha in FY 2005-2006. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-31520 Effective 208.29 188.66 8.96 0.00 10 US$ Millions 0 50 100 150 200 250 1999 Q2 1999 Q4 2000 Q2 2000 Q4 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 Planned 2002 Q2 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 Actual to date 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 Formally Revised 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 11 Project Name (ID): Uttar Pradesh Water Sector Restructuring Project ( P050647 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 02/19/2002 Midterm Review Date : 09/30/2005 Closing Date : 10/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-36020 Sector(s): Irrigation and drainage (35%), Sub-national government administration (34%), Agricultural extension and research (15%), Other social services (15%), Renewable energy (1%) Theme(s): Other rural development (P), Water resources management (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Administrative and civil service reform (P) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are: (i) to set up an enabling institutional and policy framework to achieve water sector reform for integrated water resource management and (ii) to initiate irrigation and drainage sub-sector reforms to increase and sustain water and agricultural productivity. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Project implementation has clearly improved since September 2005 and the prospects for achieving the development objectives are still favorable. Even though continued high- level political attention to assist the implementing agency (UP Irrigation Department) is still required. Water Sector Reforms activities are gathering momentum. In the State Water Resources Agency a team of multi-disciplinary experts have almost completed (i) a Decision Support System, (ii) a Social and Environmental Assessment of the Ghaghra- Gomti Basin, and (iii) installation of a Knowledge Base (GIS) of the Pilot area (0.3 Million ha) in 15 field offices. In the Irrigation and Drainage Sub-Sector Reforms front, activities to modernize the Irrigation Department's business processes are progressing with the procurement of 2000 computers, installation of a Local and Wide Area Network in 148 locations plus the completion of a new Data Center in Lucknow. Since 2004, social mobilization activities have empowered 418 Water User Associations in Jaunpur Branch area to take over O&M responsibilities. The delayed modernization of infrastructure started last March in the main canals (Package A) and the prequalification for a second large package (B) is ready. Even if all civil works are likely to be procured before October 2007 (original project closure date) a project time extension of two years for the full implementation of the project would be required. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-36020 Effective 171.99 30.47 101.71 40.11 12 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 2002 Q3 2002 Q4 2003 Q1 2003 Q2 2003 Q3 2003 Q4 Planned 2004 Q1 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 Actual to date 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 Formally Revised 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 13 Project Name (ID): Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project ( P050649 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/17/2003 Midterm Review Date : 07/14/2006 Closing Date : 03/31/2009 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-47060 Sector(s): Roads and highways (90%), Sub-national government administration (10%) Theme(s): Infrastructure services for private sector development (P), Trade facilitation and market access (P), Other public sector governance (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to improve the quality and sustainability of the state's core road network. The core road network refers to all roads and other related structures classified as state highways or major district roads as notified in the official gazette of Tamil Nadu, and also includes all Tamil Nadu roads and related structures damaged and affected by the December 26, 2004 Tsunami. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Since the last mission, the project has made good progress in terms of procurement and in the implementation of some components. For example, under the first year maintenance contracts about 90% of the works have been completed and for the second year contracts, a few have been awarded and a few will be re-bid. All procurement of key consultant services has been completed and the consultants are working. The Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) continues to fund and meet the Finance Commission requirements for maintenance of State Roads. However, implementation of the institutional strengthening action plan has not yet been initiated by GoTN. In addition, the lack of a full-time project director and some other key staff could be a problem with carrying out of day to day management of the project. The progress in civil works and disbursements are also behind schedule and actions are required to address these issues to ensure timely implementation and full achievement of the project objectives. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-47060 Effective 348.00 78.24 269.76 0.00 14 US$ Millions 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 Planned 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 Actual to date 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 2008 Q4 Formally Revised 2009 Q2 2009 Q4 15 Project Name (ID): Second Karnataka Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project ( P050653 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 12/18/2001 Midterm Review Date : 02/19/2005 Closing Date : 12/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-35900 Sector(s): Sanitation (43%), Water supply (42%), Sub-national government administration (7%), Other social services (7%), General water, sanitation and flood protection (1%) Theme(s): Pollution management and environmental health (P), Decentralization (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Indigenous peoples (P), Gender (S) Project Development Objectives: The project objectives are: (a) increasing rural communities' access to improved and sustainable drinking water and sanitation services; and (b) institutionalizing decentralization of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) service delivery to Gram Panchayats (village governments) and user groups. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Although still lagging, the project execution pace has significantly improved during the year, and it is still expected that the project's development objectives will be achieved or exceeded. Almost 1,500 single village schemes (out of an estimated 2100) have already improved water supply service. The decentralization objective is being achieved since all interventions have been carried out having the Gram Panchayats and user communities as the key implementation and operation institutions. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-35900 Effective 174.93 74.11 85.80 15.04 16 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 2002 Q2 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 Planned 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 Actual to date 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 Formally Revised 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 17 Project Name (ID): RAJASTHAN HEALTH SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ( P050655 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 03/11/2004 Midterm Review Date : 11/30/2007 Closing Date : 09/30/2009 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-38670 Sector(s): Health (60%), Other social services (10%), Non-compulsory health finance (10%), Compulsory health finance (10%), Sub-national government administration (10%) Theme(s): Health system performance (P), Child Health (S), Other communicable diseases (S), Population and reproductive health (S), Other human development (S) Project Development Objectives: The project's development objectives are to increase the access of the poor and the underserved population to health care and to improve the effectiveness of health care through institutional development and increase in quality of health care. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Progress is being made towards achieving the project objectives. There have been improvements in procurement and civil works with all first and second year facilities started and a significant number of these completed by June 30, 2006. Procurement of medical goods and supplies has advanced and in-house capacity in procurement management is also being developed. The Computerized Financial Management System has been installed at the Project Management Unit in Jaipur and all 32 districts. The quarterly FMRs are being prepared and consolidated at the state level. There has also been good progress on training in multiple areas including: Health Care Waste Management, Equipment Maintenance and Management. Standard treatment guidelines and an Essential Medicine list have been issued to all secondary health care facilities. Out of the 238 facilities to be upgraded, work on 56 has been started and the remaining 182 are in various stages of planning, design and bidding. The quality of construction continues to be good. The one time repair program for major equipment items has been completed. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-38670 Effective 89.67 12.73 76.87 0.00 18 US$ Millions 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2004 Q3 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 Planned 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 Actual to date 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 2009 Q1 Formally Revised 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 2009 Q4 2010 Q1 19 Project Name (ID): Uttar Pradesh Health Systems Development Project ( P050657 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 04/25/2000 Midterm Review Date : 11/06/2003 Closing Date : 12/31/2006 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-33380 Sector(s): Health (87%), Sub-national government administration (13%) Theme(s): Health system performance (P), Other communicable diseases (P), Population and reproductive health (P), Gender (S) Project Development Objectives: To establish a well-managed health system in Uttar Pradesh which delivers more effective services through policy reform, institutional and human resource development, and investment in health services. In 2000 Uttaranchal was established as a separate State from Uttar Pradesh. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The closing date for both state projects has been extended one year with a second year extension agreed in principle but dependent on successful achievement of agreed milestones by September 2006. It has also been agreed to start preparation of a follow - on project in the latter half of 2006. Uttaranchal: All important indicators for assessing the achievement of the project's development objective have been reached. In addition to achieving the agreed indicators the project has substantially contributed to capacity development of the state health administration e.g., establishing norms and procedures for outsourcing of clinical/non- clinical services and the provision of basic services in remote areas. All important indicators will have been achieved by the original closing date. Uttar Pradesh : Project outcomes, as measured by:(out-patients, in-patients, percentage women, institutional deliveries, etc.) have been negatively affected by a number of factors which are outside the control of the project, the most important of which is the availability of staff with appropriate skills. Even with these issues, it is evident that substantial gains in the provision of basic services, especially to the underserved populations, can be achieved through contracting out the provision of basic services. With minor restructuring, and the proposed revision of indicators, the project objective could be within reach during the period of extension. Final agreement from the GOUP on the revised indicators is still pending; this together with the restructuring noted above and that required to meet the revised indicators is essential if the project's development objective is to be achieved in Uttar Pradesh. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-33380 Effective 120.68 52.23 37.74 30.09 20 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2000 Q4 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 2002 Q2 2002 Q4 Planned 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 Actual to date 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 Formally Revised 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 21 Project Name (ID): Third Technician Education Project ( P050658 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 09/07/2000 Midterm Review Date : 02/04/2004 Closing Date : 06/30/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-34130 Sector(s): Vocational training (90%), Sub-national government administration (10%) Theme(s): Education for the knowledge economy (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Access to urban services and housing (P), Gender (S), Participation and civic engagement (S) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are to expand capacity and improve the quality and efficiency of technician education (polytechnic) in the northeastern states, Jammu & Kashmir, and Andaman & Nikobar Islands to meet their specific economic needs. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project has progressed well and is on track to achieve its objectives. A one year extension was granted to complete activities added after the mid term review (MTR) and to focus more on quality. All six new polytechnics originally planned and three added after the MTR have been established. All 44 programs in the 12 existing polytechnics were revised; and 60 new programs added. About 85% of faculty and staff are trained and effective networking arrangements with well established polytechnics in India are in place. Student enrollment has increased from 1455 pre-project to 6900 with a large increase in women enrolled. Some 16300 persons from community and industry have benefited from continuing education programs. The two polytechnics in Andaman & Nicobar Islands rendered exemplary service in providing emergency assistance and in rehabilitation of Tsunami victims in the Islands. The employment rate of polytechnic graduates in these remote states has increased. It ranges between 50-75% with another 10-15% continuing on for higher studies. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-34130 Effective 71.88 56.79 14.20 0.00 22 US$ Millions 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2001 Q1 2001 Q3 2002 Q1 2002 Q3 2003 Q1 Planned 2003 Q3 2004 Q1 2004 Q3 Actual to date 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 2006 Q1 2006 Q3 Formally Revised 2007 Q1 2007 Q3 2008 Q1 23 Project Name (ID): Mumbai Urban Transport Project ( P050668 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/18/2002 Midterm Review Date : 10/26/2005 Closing Date : 06/30/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-46650, IBRD-P2590, IDA-36620, JPN-29213, JPN-29399 Sector(s): Railways (57%), Roads and highways (28%), Other social services (15%) Theme(s): Other urban development (P), Municipal governance and institution building (P), Access to urban services and housing (P), Pollution management and environmental health (S), Other social development (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to facilitate urban economic growth and improve quality of life by fostering the development of an efficient and sustainable urban transport system including effective institutions in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Project implementation is progressing slowly. While most of the contracts have been awarded or are under implementation, several activities will not be completed by the end of the planned implementation period in June 2008. More than 70% of the affected units have been resettled resulting in visible benefits for rail commuters. Disbursements that had been suspended on two project components, have been reauthorized in view of progress made by the borrower on starting the implementation of a remedial action plan concerning resettlement aspects of the project. The investigation carried out by the Inspection Panel on the request of several people affected by the project has been concluded and the management remedial action plan was accepted. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-46650 Effective 463.00 108.37 354.63 0.00 IBRD-P2590 Closed 3.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 IDA-36620 Effective 91.87 67.67 23.13 0.00 JPN-29213 Closed 2.39 2.34 0.00 0.00 JPN-29399 Closed 0.56 0.37 0.00 0.21 24 US$ Millions 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 Planned 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 Actual to date 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 Formally Revised 2008 Q2 2008 Q4 25 Project Name (ID): Kerala Rural Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Project ( P055454 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 11/07/2000 Midterm Review Date : 10/04/2003 Closing Date : 12/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-34310, JPN-26327 Sector(s): General water, sanitation and flood protection (63%), Other social services (24%), Sub-national government administration (10%), Central government administration (3%) Theme(s): Rural services and infrastructure (P), Decentralization (P), Pollution management and environmental health (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Administrative and civil service reform (P) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to improve the quality of rural water supply and environmental sanitation service delivery to achieve sustainability of investments. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The Project has successfully completed some 2000 water supply schemes benefiting over 100,000 families and another 1000 schemes are under different stages of planning and implementation. Achievement in improving household sanitation coverage and use are also impressive. The result on the ground from completed schemes confirm the viability of the project's approach in which community groups make decisions, procure materials, carry out construction, manage funds, share in capital costs and manage scheme operations with their own resources. The project has also implemented a few large water schemes through user committees. In view of the project success, Government of Kerala is now piloting the project approach in the rest of the Kerala districts. Thus, the project area now covers all 14 Kerala districts. The World Bank, Government of India and Government of Kerala have agreed to utilize part of the credit amount (about US$10 Million) to finance rehabilitation/construction of rural water supply and sanitation schemes in Tsunami effected areas in Kerala. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-34310 Effective 73.65 42.49 18.06 12.27 JPN-26327 Closed 0.41 0.29 0.00 0.12 26 US$ Millions 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 2002 Q2 2002 Q4 Planned 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 Actual to date 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 Formally Revised 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 27 Project Name (ID): Rajasthan Second District Primary Education Project ( P055455 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/21/2001 Midterm Review Date : 12/13/2004 Closing Date : 12/31/2006 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-35290 Sector(s): Primary education (65%), Sub-national government administration (24%), Tertiary education (6%), Pre-primary education (5%) Theme(s): Education for all (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Vulnerability assessment and monitoring (S), Gender (S) Project Development Objectives: To ensure that all 6-11 year old children in nine districts, especially from socially and economically disadvantaged groups, have access to a five-year primary education cycle of appropriate quality. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Progress towards achievement of the project's objectives is proceeding and progress on key educational indicators is evident, but the unavailability of reliable time series data, in some areas has hindered accurate measurement of progress. Reliable information on drop out, repetition, transition and completion rates is lacking and the State has committed to conduct a sample cohort study to generate reliable information on the above indicators. The State has also committed to put in place an effective Educational Management information System by August 2006 to ensure proper collection and collation of data for 2006-07. In comparing (2001-02) baseline data with (2005-06) data we see that the overall enrollment has increased by 13.2%, for boys (6.03%) and girls (22.55%); gender gap in enrollment has been reduced from 12.45% to 5.29%; while the Enrollment of Schedule Caste (SC) children has increased 20.6%, and for Schedule Tribal (ST) children by 11.98%. The State has also started implementing a revamped package of quality inputs, including teachers' training, and they expect much higher learning achievement in the coming months. On some of the intermediate outcomes indicators, such as providing additional classrooms, opening of alternative schools for vulnerable children, formation of community-based School Development and Management Committee, enrolling out-of-school children in schools, and setting up of block and cluster resource centers, the achievement of the State is outstanding. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-35290 Effective 85.99 57.46 26.87 0.00 28 US$ Millions 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2001 Q4 2002 Q1 2002 Q2 2002 Q3 2002 Q4 2003 Q1 Planned 2003 Q2 2003 Q3 2003 Q4 2004 Q1 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 Actual to date 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 Formally Revised 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 29 Project Name (ID): ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROJECT ( P055459 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 04/20/2004 Midterm Review Date : 01/11/2006 Closing Date : 12/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-38820 Sector(s): Primary education (75%), Sub-national government administration (15%), Pre-primary education (5%), Central government administration (5%) Theme(s): Education for all (P), Gender (S), Decentralization (S), Participation and civic engagement (S) Project Development Objectives: The project's objective is to assist the Government of India in its implementation of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan( SSA) program which aims to achieve universal enrolment in and completion of elementary education( grades 1-8) for the 6-14 age group by 2010. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Good progress is being made towards achieving the project's development objectives. There is a significant decline in number of children out of school from 25 million in 2003 to 9.6 million in 2006. There is a corresponding increase in enrolments. The gender and social gap is also narrowing and the project target for gender, Scheduled Caste and Tribe children has already been achieved. Transition rates from primary to upper primary levels have also significantly improved. In the context of monitoring of learning levels, quality is a concern as the baseline achievement studies for grades 3 , 5 and 7 indicate low performance. In terms of inputs, there have been a large number of appointments and training of teachers to reduce the teacher pupil ratio. Large scale construction of schools and classrooms has also been undertaken and the gap in overall provision is now getting addressed. The focus of the program is shifting towards better targeting and quality improvement. With current disbursements leading to full utilization of existing funds 18 months in advance of project closing, a request for the next phase of support for the program has been received. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-38820 Effective 492.29 385.90 101.61 0.00 30 US$ Millions 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 Planned 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 Actual to date 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 Formally Revised 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 31 Project Name (ID): Madhya Pradesh District Poverty Initiatives Project ( P059242 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 11/07/2000 Midterm Review Date : 04/16/2004 Closing Date : 06/30/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-34300 Sector(s): General agriculture, fishing and forestry (35%), Roads and highways (25%), Sub-national government administration (15%), Power (15%), Water supply (10%) Theme(s): Gender (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Other rural development (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to improve opportunities for the poor and vulnerable, especially women, to meet their social and economic development objectives in the poorest villages of fourteen districts. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is on track in meeting its objectives. The scope of this project covers work with 355,000 households in over 2,906 villages in 14 districts. By end April 2006 the project has reached almost 265,000 households in 2,645 villages. 40,071 Common Interests Groups (CIGs) have been organized and of these almost 25% are women-only groups and 27% are tribal-only groups. Communities have contributed US $5.0 million in cash towards sub-project costs and have deposited about US$6.2 million in village funds that will sustain activities after the project life. The CIGs have increased their ability to save as a result of the project. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-34300 Effective 123.77 87.05 16.08 20.06 120 100 US$ Millions 80 60 40 20 0 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 2002 Q2 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 32 Project Name (ID): Technical Assistance for Economic Reform Project ( P059501 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 05/12/2000 Midterm Review Date : 11/15/2003 Closing Date : 12/31/2006 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-N0450 Sector(s): Sub-national government administration (50%), Central government administration (50%) Theme(s): Public expenditure, financial management, and procurement (P), State enterprise/bank restructuring and privatization (P), Administrative and civil service reform (P), Law reform (P), Tax policy and administration (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to improve access to technical and advisory services that will assist governments to design and possibly implement selected reforms. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is making slow but steady progress towards achieving the development objectives. While some of the sub-projects which started earlier in the project cycle are near completion, others are still at start up stage. The money under this facility is fully committed and there are requests/fresh proposals for funding; demonstrating a demand for such a facility for the design/introduction of reforms across a wide spectrum. However, implementing the various activities under the sub-projects has taken longer than anticipated, due to which the project is likely to be extended for another year beyond its current closing date of December 2006. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-N0450 Effective 49.39 17.87 19.08 12.03 50 45 40 US$ Millions 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 2000 Q4 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 2002 Q2 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 33 Project Name (ID): Rajasthan Water Sector Restructuring Project ( P040610 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 02/19/2002 Midterm Review Date : 12/05/2005 Closing Date : 03/31/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-36030 Sector(s): Irrigation and drainage (73%), Other social services (11%), Sub-national government administration (9%), Agricultural extension and research (7%) Theme(s): Water resources management (P), Administrative and civil service reform (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Rural policies and institutions (P), Environmental policies and institutions (P) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are to strengthen the capacity for strategic planning and sustainable development, and management of the surface and groundwater resources in Rajasthan and to increase the productivity of irrigated agriculture through improved surface irrigation systems performance, and strengthened agricultural support services, involving greater participation of users and the private sector in service delivery. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The overall implementation of the project is progressing well. Implementation of all the project activities, both hardware and software, are on track and are making good progress, and most of the planned project activities are now likely to be completed. Impressive progress have been made in the award of civil works contracts with about 82% of the total estimated value of the civil works contracts having already been awarded. Most of the key consultancies have also been awarded. Disbursements under the project have also picked up substantially in the last year. There are, however, two key legal covenants, which have yet to be complied with that have a bearing on achieving the project's development objectives i.e.,(i) the required revision of the water charges in the irrigation sector by April 30, 2004, to meet 50% of the full cost of O&M, and by April 30, 2007, to meet the 100% cost of the O&M; and (ii) the establishment of a separate and independent State Water Resources Planning Department. While the department has been established it not lead by a Secretary level officer and is not yet independent of the service delivery departments with a separate budget head. GoR has been advised to take specific time bound actions to ensure compliance with the above covenants. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-36030 Effective 161.70 60.24 85.91 15.04 34 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2002 Q3 2003 Q1 2003 Q3 2004 Q1 Planned 2004 Q3 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 Actual to date 2006 Q1 2006 Q3 2007 Q1 2007 Q3 Formally Revised 2008 Q1 2008 Q3 35 Project Name (ID): KARNATAKA WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ( P067216 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/21/2001 Midterm Review Date : 05/14/2003 Closing Date : 03/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-35280, JPN-26437 Sector(s): General agriculture, fishing and forestry (57%), Other social services (30%), Agricultural extension and research (6%), Other industry (4%), Sub-national government administration (3%) Theme(s): Water resources management (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Rural non-farm income generation (P), Environmental policies and institutions (P) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to improve the productive potential of selected watersheds and their associated natural resource base, and strengthen community and institutional arrangements for natural resource management. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Project implementation continues to scale up. Presently, all 742 watershed societies and 4,394 Area Groups have been established for the three project phases. A total of 6,648 Self-Help Groups have been constituted against a target of 6,713. Savings of Self-Help Groups and Area Groups in all three Phases has reached US$3.8 million. More than 60 percent of the Self-Help Groups are now linked to financial institutions. Virtually all of the 51,167 ha of arable land treatments (mainly civil works) have now been completed for Phase I sites. For Phase II and III sites, 65,403 ha and 78,238 ha have been treated against respective project targets of 98,000 ha and 283,102 ha. Approximately two-thirds of the work on common lands identified for Phase II has been completed, and 26 percent for Phase II watershed plans. The Income Generating Activity component has progressed with training and uptake of new activities. Analysis from the monitoring, evaluation and learning system continues to show measurable progress against key project development objective indicators. Discussions are now underway to possibly extend the project for an additional two years to allow for both full disbursements and complete achievement of development objectives. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-35280 Effective 116.13 43.61 52.41 20.06 JPN-26437 Closed 0.36 0.18 0.00 0.18 36 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2001 Q4 2002 Q1 2002 Q2 2002 Q3 2002 Q4 2003 Q1 Planned 2003 Q2 2003 Q3 2003 Q4 2004 Q1 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 Actual to date 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 Formally Revised 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 37 Project Name (ID): Uttar Pradesh State Roads Project ( P067606 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 12/19/2002 Midterm Review Date : 04/03/2006 Closing Date : 12/31/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-46840 Sector(s): Roads and highways (94%), Sub-national government administration (3%), Other social services (3%) Theme(s): Infrastructure services for private sector development (P), Other public sector governance (S), Non-communicable diseases and injury (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to improve the quality and operating performance of the core State road network. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Steady but somewhat slow progress has been made towards achieving the project objective. However, the pace of implementation has accelerated. All the Phase I civil works contracts, totaling over 1150kms, have been completed or are on-going. The quality of the completed works is generally good and has resulted in major improvements to transport conditions. A survey of the completed roads, about 650 km, has indicated that the outcomes are better than estimated at the time of project preparation. Phase II civil works were delayed by the termination of the contract with the Project Coordinating Consultant and the Public Works Department had to complete the designs. Of a total 68 contracts, including one for accident blackspot improvement, invitations are out on 54 and 2 are to be rebid. Some adjustment to the design of the proposed upgrading works was necessary due to funding constraints. The road safety enhancement component is ongoing and the institutional strengthening contract has started in April, 2006. The project cost is estimated to increase by US$100 million due largely to variations in work quantities, higher than expected inflation in material costs (bitumen, cement, and steel) and depreciation of the US dollar against the Indian Rupee. The GoUP will need to review its options for completing the project and communicate it decision to the Bank. In addition, with the retirement of the Chief Engineer in June 2006 and no current replacement plus the transfer of other staff the issue of continuity of project management will need to be addressed in the coming months. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-46840 Effective 488.00 139.50 348.50 0.00 38 US$ Millions 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2003 Q2 2003 Q3 2003 Q4 2004 Q1 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 2004 Q4 Planned 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 Actual to date 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 Formally Revised 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 39 Project Name (ID): INDIA - CFC PRODUCTION SECTOR CLOSURE PROJECT (ODS III) ( P069376 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/09/2000 Midterm Review Date : 09/12/2006 Closing Date : 06/30/2011 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : WBTF-23789 Sector(s): Other industry (97%), Central government administration (2%), Banking (1%) Theme(s): Pollution management and environmental health (P), Environmental policies and institutions (P) Project Development Objectives: The project objective is to directly support the Government of India's CFC Production Sector Phase-out Plan by compensating India's producers of chlorofluorocarbons and Halons as they reduce their production in accordance with India's obligations under the Montreal Protocol. In parallel it will support the government in developing capacity to monitor, supervise and report on the CFC production phase-out. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Project implementation continues to progress well. National CFC production in 2005 was independently verified by Bank and GOI auditors and amounts to 11,264 metric tones (mt), 30mt less than the annual quota. CFC production is now down to 50% of its baseline amount of 22,588mt in 1999. There were no major issues with CFC producers, production and the technical audit. In light of the upcoming zero CFC production scenario in 2010, the TA program has been redesigned towards a more strategic coordinating role by the project monitoring unit. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant WBTF-23789 Effective 85.34 60.66 24.68 0.00 40 US$ Millions 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2000 Q4 2001 Q2 2001 Q4 2002 Q2 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 Planned 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 Actual to date 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 2008 Q4 2009 Q2 2009 Q4 Formally Revised 2010 Q2 2010 Q4 2011 Q2 41 Project Name (ID): Mizoram State Roads Project ( P069889 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 03/14/2002 Midterm Review Date : 01/16/2004 Closing Date : 12/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-36180 Sector(s): Roads and highways (95%), Central government administration (5%) Theme(s): Infrastructure services for private sector development (P) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are to improve the management and carrying capacity of the Mizoram core State road network. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Progress continues on the project and substantial travel time and cost savings have already been achieved in 202 km (out of 220 km) of completed road maintenance stretches. However, due to delays in civil works in both Phase I & II upgradation works, some benefits related to travel time and cost savings are not likely to be achieved by the credit closing. The road safety interventions under the project are expected to contribute to enhanced safety outcome in the state. On the institutional strengthening front, the Government of Mizoram (GOM) has endorsed a road development policy. Planning and quality assurance cells have been established and maintenance funding has been rationalized. GOM is also going ahead with setting up of a road fund and procurement and contract management reforms as well as IT capacity enhancements. Overall, it is expected that by project closing the key objectives will be substantially achieved. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-36180 Effective 69.82 34.07 35.31 0.00 70 60 50 US$ Millions 40 30 20 10 0 2002 Q3 2003 Q1 2003 Q3 2004 Q1 2004 Q3 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 2006 Q1 2006 Q3 2007 Q1 2007 Q3 2008 Q1 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 42 Project Name (ID): KARNATAKA STATE HIGHWAYS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( P070421 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 05/24/2001 Midterm Review Date : 02/11/2004 Closing Date : 12/31/2006 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-46060 Sector(s): Roads and highways (96%), Central government administration (4%) Theme(s): Small and medium enterprise support (P), Other urban development (P), Other social protection and risk management (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to improve the core road network in Karnataka Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is on track to meet its development objective when assessed against the indicators agreed at negotiations. The project is likely to require about a 6-9 month extension plus about 10% additional finance to complete. Ex post economic evaluation on completed sections of roads are yielding Economic Rates of Return in the range of 30- 40%. The Public Works Department now needs to identify and implement the most effective way in which these new assets can best be operated and maintained. Ideally this work will be completed during 2006. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-46060 Effective 360.00 270.68 89.32 0.00 400 350 300 US$ Millions 250 200 150 100 50 0 2001 Q4 2002 Q1 2002 Q2 2002 Q3 2002 Q4 2003 Q1 2003 Q2 2003 Q3 2003 Q4 2004 Q1 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 43 Project Name (ID): Karnataka Community-Based Tank Management Project ( P071033 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 04/25/2002 Midterm Review Date : 07/05/2004 Closing Date : 01/31/2009 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-36350, JPN-26436 Sector(s): Irrigation and drainage (60%), Sub-national government administration (15%), General agriculture, fishing and forestry (10%), Other social services (10%), Law and justice (5%) Theme(s): Rural services and infrastructure (P), Water resources management (P), Improving labor markets (P), Participation and civic engagement (S), Decentralization (S) Project Development Objectives: To improve rural livelihoods and reduce poverty by developing and strengthening community-based approaches to improving and managing selected tank systems. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): While the project had a very slow start, current indications are that the development objectives are likely to be achieved at the end of the project. Overall, about two third of the tanks (out of a total of 2005 tanks) are now under various stages of implementation, which signifies good implementation progress compared to what was observed during FY05 and earlier. Strong and spontaneous participation of the tank user groups in the decision making process including planning and development of tank improvement activities has been pivotal in achieving the objectives of community-based development. Management committees of the Tank Management Institutions (TMI) now include a significant number of women and traditionally marginalized communities. These weaker groups are also well represented in the subcommittees formed to oversee the planning and implementation of tank rehabilitation and other development activities. Fisheries activities have been taken up in 375 tanks, with the focus on benefiting landless/poor families and also to generate additional income for the maintenance of the tank infrastructure. The local Panchayats are reported to be increasingly involved in the planning of tank development activities under their jurisdiction, which is likely to facilitate better management of the tanks. Considerable efforts will still be required during the remaining project period to ensure that the high quality and good pace of implementation is maintained, and that TMI capacities are enhanced and that they are fully empowered to levy water charges and retain the same for O&M, to facilitate the sustainability of investments made. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-36350 Effective 117.60 31.66 61.44 25.07 JPN-26436 Closed 0.40 0.30 0.00 0.10 44 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2002 Q4 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 Planned 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 Actual to date 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 Formally Revised 2008 Q4 2009 Q2 2009 Q4 45 Project Name (ID): Grand Trunk Road Improvement Project ( P071244 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/21/2001 Midterm Review Date : 10/28/2003 Closing Date : 12/31/2006 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-46220 Sector(s): Roads and highways (93%), Central government administration (4%), Information technology (2%), Media (1%) Theme(s): Technology diffusion (P), Pollution management and environmental health (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to reduce transport constraints on national economic activity and improve institutional capacity to manage road programs, assets, and services on a more commercial basis. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Although implementation of highway upgrading has been delayed, where sections have been completed, benefits have already been realized with improved travel speeds. Thus the expected benefits are likely to be realized although delayed. With about 6,200 km of National Highways Development Program (NHDP) now complete, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is turning its attention to long term sustainable asset management. There are several indications that the network is being more commercially managed - for example, tolls as a share of total NHAI revenue has risen from 8% to 16% between 1999 and 2005, about 3,000 km of completed sections are under maintenance by contract with the private sector, and 843 km of national highways have been upgraded through some form of public-private partnership. The project has funded various inputs that facilitate this transition. As the Bank is supporting the NHDP in a programmatic manner, various studies and activities supported by the project are making important contributions to the evolution of new policies and practices being applied by NHAI. It is expected that the objective of improved institutional management capabilities is likely to be achieved, although somewhat slower than intended. The key studies on Institutional Strengthening, establishment of Road Information System, and formulation of Corridor Management Strategy, funded by the Bank under Third National Highway Project, are close to completion. Some studies identified during project appraisal have been completed, three are under implementation, and a few more are in process. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-46220 Effective 589.00 352.49 236.51 0.00 46 US$ Millions 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 2001 Q4 2002 Q1 2002 Q2 2002 Q3 2002 Q4 2003 Q1 Planned 2003 Q2 2003 Q3 2003 Q4 2004 Q1 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 Actual to date 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 Formally Revised 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 47 Project Name (ID): Andhra Pradesh Rural Poverty Reduction Project ( P071272 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 02/20/2003 Midterm Review Date : 05/12/2006 Closing Date : 09/30/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-37320, JPN-26723 Sector(s): General agriculture, fishing and forestry (40%), General education (30%), Other social services (15%), Sub-national government administration (10%), Health (5%) Theme(s): Poverty strategy, analysis, and monitoring (P), Social risk mitigation (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Rural policies and institutions (P), Education for all (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to enable the rural poor, particularly the poorest of the poor in Andhra Pradesh to improve their livelihoods and quality of life. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project has already met its target objectives and has now expanded its aim to reach out to 95% of the poor in the target areas to achieve almost universal coverage. To date 6.9 million women have been mobilized into 517,000 self-help groups (SHG) across 548 Mandals in 16 Districts. Federated SHGs are in almost 19,394 Village Organizations (VOs), 390 Mandal Samakhyas (MS) and 3 District Samakhyas. The project has expanded its cadre of Community Resource Persons (CRP) to 28,000. Over 6,600 paraprofessionals have been trained and are working at the village level to provide livelihood support. In 2005-06 SHGs under the program accessed credit from commercial banks in excess of $440 million. Federations have also started marketing agricultural commodities and non timber forest produce through procurement centers managed by the VOs and MS. Collective marketing has increased to Rs 160 Million. Progress has also been made on pilot activities of Land, Panchayati Raj, Disability, Health and Nutrition. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-37320 Effective 167.58 119.77 47.91 0.00 JPN-26723 Closed 0.50 0.32 0.00 0.18 48 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 2003 Q3 2003 Q4 2004 Q1 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 2004 Q4 Planned 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 Actual to date 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 Formally Revised 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 49 Project Name (ID): Technical/Engineering Education Quality Improvement Project ( P072123 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 11/14/2002 Midterm Review Date : 12/09/2005 Closing Date : 06/30/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-37180 Sector(s): Tertiary education (97%), Central government administration (2%), Sub- national government administration (1%) Theme(s): Education for the knowledge economy (P), Other social development (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to support production of high quality technical professionals through reforms in the technical/engineering education system in order to raise productivity and competitiveness of the Indian economy. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): After an initial slow start and some problems with the release of funds this high risk high gain project is now largely on track to achieve its development objectives. During FY06 the project gained momentum with most institutions now reporting good progress in their proposed academic programs. However, activities involving networking with other institutions and the provision of services to communities and the economy are only at initial stages. For promotion of excellence, the project involves competitive funding among eligible institutions from the States which agree to introduce institutional reforms. This has generated significant interest with seven more states participating beyond the initial six. Currently a total of 128 central and state sponsored institutions, including some from private sector are participating Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-37180 Effective 277.82 72.88 164.80 40.11 50 US$ Millions 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 2003 Q2 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 Planned 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 Actual to date 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 Formally Revised 2008 Q4 2009 Q2 51 Project Name (ID): Kerala State Transport Project ( P072539 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 03/14/2002 Midterm Review Date : 11/15/2004 Closing Date : 12/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-46530 Sector(s): Roads and highways (35%), Sub-national government administration (35%), Ports, waterways and shipping (30%) Theme(s): Other urban development (P), Municipal governance and institution building (P) Project Development Objectives: The key objectives are to: (i) improve traffic flow and road safety on the main road network in Kerala and (ii) strengthen the institutional and financial capacity of key transport sector agencies in the State Progress toward achieving development objective(s): On Objective 1 the progress on Phase I upgradation works is about 55% complete and considering the substantially improved situation on land availability and contractor performance, all Phase I works can be completed by loan closure. However, completing all Phase II upgradation works as originally planned is not possible by the scheduled loan closing date and the associated travel time and cost benefits cannot be fully achieved. On the other hand, 83% completion has been achieved for maintenance roads already resulting in a 20% reduction in travel time and cost savings. Many road safety activities taken up in the project have also started contributing to improved safety outcomes and a 20% accident reduction has taken place in the improved (9 out of 30) black spots. While not all of the planned work can be completed before the loan closes a good portion of the planned improvements in traffic flow and road safety will have been realized. On objective 2 based on progress in achieving the agreed performance indicators for strengthening institutional and financial capacity of key transport sectors this component is on track taking into account the adjustments of the institutional strengthening (IS) strategy agreed at the mid term review. Provided the recent Public Works Department improvements in IS commitment and effectiveness are maintained, and given more focused Government of Kerala attention to sustainability issues, this component's objectives are likely to be substantially achieved. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-46530 Effective 255.00 116.22 138.78 0.00 52 US$ Millions 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 2002 Q3 2003 Q1 2003 Q3 2004 Q1 Planned 2004 Q3 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 Actual to date 2006 Q1 2006 Q3 2007 Q1 2007 Q3 Formally Revised 2008 Q1 2008 Q3 53 Project Name (ID): ANDHRA PRADESH COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT PROJECT ( P073094 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 07/16/2002 Midterm Review Date : 10/10/2005 Closing Date : 03/31/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-36920, IDA-Q2850 Sector(s): Forestry (66%), Other social services (25%), Central government administration (9%) Theme(s): Other rural development (P), Other environment and natural resources management (P), Improving labor markets (P), Biodiversity (P), Participation and civic engagement (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to reduce rural poverty through improved forest management with community participation. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is on course to meet its development objectives. The project has been able to facilitate the formation of 5000 Forest Protection Committees (VSS) and it has also covered 104% of the physical area envisaged for forest treatment through community management. These VSS have earned revenues of $15 million through harvesting sale and value addition. In a sample study of 48 VSSs, 50% of the households were above the poverty line. The project needs now to focus more on improving the VSS quality and also enhance their livelihood linkages as well as income generation opportunities. The project is working on the development of site specific forest inventory and forest management plans. It is also using adaptive R&D to become a premium technical support agency while at the same time supporting institutional changes in the Forest Department enabling it to combine regulatory, developmental and technical roles emerging as a livelihood support agency. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-36920 Effective 125.68 69.48 56.31 0.00 IDA-Q2850 Closed 1.50 0.00 0.00 1.50 54 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2003 Q1 2003 Q3 2004 Q1 2004 Q3 Planned 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 2006 Q1 Actual to date 2006 Q3 2007 Q1 2007 Q3 Formally Revised 2008 Q1 2008 Q3 55 Project Name (ID): Maharashtra Rural Water Supply and Sanitation "Jalswarajya" Project ( P073369 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 08/26/2003 Midterm Review Date : 09/30/2006 Closing Date : 09/30/2009 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-38210, JPN-26724 Sector(s): Sub-national government administration (40%), Water supply (40%), Sanitation (15%), Other social services (5%) Theme(s): Rural services and infrastructure (P), Decentralization (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Other human development (P), Indigenous peoples (S) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are to: (a) increase rural households' access to improved and sustainable drinking water supply and sanitation services; and (b) institutionalize decentralization of rural water supply and sanitation service delivery to rural local governments and communities. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project's progress in achieving its development objectives is good, especially over the last six months. About 41% of the project villages are now implementing Rural Water and Sanitation Services on a demand driven basis. Some 82 villages are also managing these services on their own. In addition, about 18% of the project villages have become Open Defecation Free, resulting in substantial improvements in overall sanitation levels. The response of the communities continues to be overwhelming. With the consolidation of the Grama Sabha as a premier decision making body (average of 9- 10 meetings per year with about 50% plus attendance); greater voice and choice for women is happening through their participation in mahila Grama Sabhas and through their representation at village level committees (62.5% of key posts occupied by women). The institutional mechanism at the district and sub-district level is now tuned to work with the communities to deliver the Water and Sanitation services. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-38210 Effective 189.33 46.02 143.16 0.00 JPN-26724 Closed 0.72 0.72 0.00 0.00 56 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 2004 Q1 2004 Q3 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 Planned 2006 Q1 2006 Q3 2007 Q1 Actual to date 2007 Q3 2008 Q1 2008 Q3 2009 Q1 Formally Revised 2009 Q3 2010 Q1 57 Project Name (ID): Madhya Pradesh Water Sector Restructuring Project ( P073370 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 09/07/2004 Midterm Review Date : 01/21/2008 Closing Date : 03/31/2011 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-47500 Sector(s): Irrigation and drainage (80%), Sub-national government administration (11%), Agricultural extension and research (7%), Animal production (2%) Theme(s): Rural policies and institutions (P), Water resources management (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Administrative and civil service reform (S) Project Development Objectives: The project development objective is to improve productivity of water for sustainable growth and poverty reduction in selected focus river basins (Chambal, Sindh, Betwa, Ken and Tons) of Madhya Pradesh. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is on track towards achieving its objectives. Project implementation is picking up after a sluggish start and in spite of the recent problems encountered in project management. Remedial measures are being put in place by senior management of GoMP and these steps are expected to further help improve performance. Key consultancies are in advanced stages of procurement. Physical modernization of both minor and major schemes is under way. Disbursements are also expected to pick up in the coming months. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-47500 Effective 394.02 22.44 371.58 0.00 450 400 350 US$ Millions 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 2006 Q1 2006 Q3 2007 Q1 2007 Q3 2008 Q1 2008 Q3 2009 Q1 2009 Q3 2010 Q1 2010 Q3 2011 Q1 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 58 Project Name (ID): Integrated Disease Surveillance Project ( P073651 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 07/08/2004 Midterm Review Date : 10/31/2007 Closing Date : 03/31/2010 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-39520 Sector(s): Health (55%), Sub-national government administration (30%), Information technology (10%), Central government administration (5%) Theme(s): Other communicable diseases (P), Health system performance (P), Non- communicable diseases and injury (P), Decentralization (S) Project Development Objectives: To improve the information available to the government health services and private health care providers on a set of high-priority diseases and risk factors, with the goal of improving on-the-ground responses to such diseases and risk factors. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): After an initial good start, project implementation has slowed somewhat mainly due to time taken for consolidating new institutional arrangements at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) coupled with additional demands placed on core NICD team by several outbreaks, especially Avian Influenza among birds. An action plan has been agreed to enhance the implementation pace and senior officers from GOI are regularly visiting the states that were lagging behind in implementation. The Bank team is reviewing GOI's request for providing immediate financing for Avian Flu prevention and control covering human and animal health activities. Such support will be well within the overall development objective of the project. At present 30% (116 districts out of 390 covered so far) are generating weekly surveillance reports and 4% of districts(15 out of the 390) are collecting data from the private sector. Some 650 officers from district/state surveillance teams and over 400 medical officers received training in disease surveillance protocols and outbreak investigation. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-39520 Effective 68.94 7.28 62.00 0.00 59 US$ Millions 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 2006 Q1 2006 Q3 Planned 2007 Q1 2007 Q3 2008 Q1 Actual to date 2008 Q3 2009 Q1 2009 Q3 Formally Revised 2010 Q1 2010 Q3 60 Project Name (ID): Allahabad Bypass Project ( P073776 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 10/14/2003 Midterm Review Date : 12/31/2006 Closing Date : 06/30/2009 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-47190 Sector(s): Roads and highways (93%), Other social services (7%) Theme(s): Infrastructure services for private sector development (P), Other financial and private sector development (S), Other social development (S), Non-communicable diseases and injury (S) Project Development Objectives: The development objectives of the project are to: (1) reduce transport constraints on national economic activity; and (2) improve institutional capabilities to manage road programs, assets and services on a more commercial basis. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Although implementation of bypass construction has been delayed, it is expected that the construction will be completed and the bypass opened to traffic prior to loan closure. Thus, the objective of reducing transport constraints on national economic activities is likely to be achieved. There are several indicators that National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) capability to manage road programs, assets, and services, on a more commercial basis, is improving. For example, tolls as a share of total NHAI revenue has risen from 8% to 16% between 1999 and 2005, maintenance of 3,000 km of completed sections has been contracted to the private sector, and 843 km of national highways has been upgraded through some form of public-private partnership. Further, road user satisfaction surveys have commenced, and it is expected that these will enable the NHAI to be more user focused and commercially oriented. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-47190 Effective 240.00 71.48 168.52 0.00 61 US$ Millions 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 Planned 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 Actual to date 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 Formally Revised 2009 Q1 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 2009 Q4 62 Project Name (ID): Gujarat Emergency Earthquake Reconstruction Project ( P074018 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 05/02/2002 Midterm Review Date : 11/14/2003 Closing Date : 10/31/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-36370 Sector(s): Housing construction (61%), Roads and highways (14%), Irrigation and drainage (13%), Sub-national government administration (10%), Other social services (2%) Theme(s): Other urban development (P), Natural disaster management (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Rural policies and institutions (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to assist Gujarat in carrying out the second phase of a program of rehabilitation and reconstruction in the areas affected by the earthquake of January 2001. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is on track to achieve its objectives. The recovery of the damaged infrastructure e.g., damaged houses has been completed in rural and urban areas of all districts other than Kutch. All infrastructure including houses built in the earthquake affected areas are of disaster-resistant standards with all the reconstructed houses having insurance coverage against multi-hazards for a period of 10-years. With significant completion of reconstruction, the Government of Gujarat has now moved into the next phase where weaknesses in building structures of key importance are being retrofitted to reduce the disaster risk in earthquake and cyclone vulnerable areas. The Government has also formulated a comprehensive disaster management policy which outlines long-term disaster management capacity building as one of the important thrust areas. The Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority has been reconstituted. A program for disaster management capacity building has been launched. The enactment of "The Gujarat Professional Civil Engineer's Act, 2006" will further ensure that only qualified/competent structural engineers undertake design of building structures. Disaster management plans have been prepared for all districts. The Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management and Institute of Seismic Research have been established and are functioning with control rooms set-up in each district. Several studies on disaster risk are completed and implementation of recommendations of these studies is being taken-up, in phases, to strengthen the disaster management capacity at the state, district, taluka (sub-district) and village levels. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant 63 US$ Millions 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 IDA-36370 2002 Q4 2003 Q1 2003 Q2 Effective 2003 Q3 2003 Q4 2004 Q1 2004 Q2 Planned 523.31 2004 Q3 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 289.06 2005 Q4 Actual to date 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 146.26 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 Formally Revised 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 80.23 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 64 Project Name (ID): Food and Drugs Capacity Building Project ( P075056 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/05/2003 Midterm Review Date : 02/13/2006 Closing Date : 06/30/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-37770 Sector(s): Health (100%) Theme(s): Health system performance (P), Child Health (S) Project Development Objectives: To improve the quality and safety of foods and drugs in India by strengthening the regulatory framework, and incorporating the components of consumer education and public private partnerships. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Progress towards achievement of development objective remains on track e.g., in evolving forward looking regulatory policies, and initiatives to strengthen public private partnerships. The challenge now is in (a) effective implementation of new policies by the weaker states; and (b) promotion of consumer awareness and demand for improved food and drug quality and safety. The borrower will be working to address these issues during the remaining project period. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has progressed on several policy reforms including submission to the Parliament of a new comprehensive food law; establishment of the Indian Pharmacopeia Commission; harmonization of Indian standards with Codex for five food categories; and development of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point standards for five core food sectors. Progress has also been made on the establishment of the National Pharmaco-vigilance Program which has started monitoring adverse drug reactions. There is also good progress in training of regulatory staff and private sector personnel and strengthening of laboratory infrastructure. These activities are expected to contribute to the achievement of the project's development objectives. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-37770 Effective 58.36 13.50 44.66 0.00 65 US$ Millions 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 Planned 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 Actual to date 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 2008 Q4 Formally Revised 2009 Q2 2009 Q4 66 Project Name (ID): Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project ( P075058 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 12/16/2004 Midterm Review Date : 11/15/2007 Closing Date : 09/30/2010 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-40180 Sector(s): Health (80%), Sub-national government administration (19%), Other social services (1%) Theme(s): Health system performance (P), Population and reproductive health (S), Non- communicable diseases and injury (S), Child Health (S), Indigenous peoples (S) Project Development Objectives: The Project's Development Objective is to significantly improve the effectiveness of the health system, both public and private in Tamil Nadu. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is now 18 months old and progress has been made on several important project components. This includes: moving forward with the public-private partnership packages; decentralizing to the district level the selection of all non-government organization partners; obtaining critical baseline data for service utilization among the tribal populations and from Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care Centers, holding workshops for better understanding and detailing out implementation strategies for non-communicable diseases, and completing an integrated health care waste management pilot in two districts. Not withstanding the progress outlined above, disbursements to date (excluding into the Special Account) have been below expectations. Progress in project implementation has been hampered by delays in initiation of activities due to the Tsunami, plus procurement delays (particularly for civil works), and the Election Code of Conduct which was in place from early March - mid May 2006. As a result, since April 2006, progress towards achievement of Project Development Objectives has been slowed. It is expected that implementation will accelerate and disbursements pick up after completion of the State election process. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-40180 Effective 108.63 7.56 81.91 20.06 67 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 Planned 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 Actual to date 2008 Q4 2009 Q2 2009 Q4 Formally Revised 2010 Q2 2010 Q4 68 Project Name (ID): Chhattisgarh District Rural Poverty Reduction Project ( P076467 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 04/24/2003 Midterm Review Date : 02/12/2007 Closing Date : 03/31/2009 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-37490 Sector(s): General agriculture, fishing and forestry (50%), Sub-national government administration (30%), Other social services (20%) Theme(s): Rural policies and institutions (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Other social protection and risk management (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Indigenous peoples (S) Project Development Objectives: The objectives are to improve opportunities for the poor and vulnerable, especially women and tribes, to meet their own social and economic development objectives. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is now on track to achieve its objectives after a slow start. Disbursements have increased but will not reach appraisal estimates because of the initial delays. There are now 5400 Common Interest Groups formed and implementing livelihood related subprojects. Financial management systems and accountability mechanisms continue to need additional strengthening. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-37490 Effective 120.83 11.53 89.82 20.06 120 100 US$ Millions 80 60 40 20 0 2003 Q4 2004 Q2 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 2008 Q4 2009 Q2 2009 Q4 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 69 Project Name (ID): Lucknow-Muzaffarpur National Highway Project ( P077856 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 12/21/2004 Midterm Review Date : 12/31/2006 Closing Date : 06/30/2010 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-47640 Sector(s): Roads and highways (96%), Other social services (3%), Forestry (1%) Theme(s): Infrastructure services for private sector development (P), HIV/AIDS (S), Non-communicable diseases and injury (S) Project Development Objectives: For road users to benefit from an improved journey from Lucknow to Muzaffarpur. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): At this early stage of implementation, the project is expected to achieve its development objective, even with some pre-construction delays incurred to date. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-47640 Effective 620.00 95.77 524.23 0.00 700 600 500 US$ Millions 400 300 200 100 0 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 2008 Q4 2009 Q2 2009 Q4 2010 Q2 2010 Q4 2011 Q2 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 70 Project Name (ID): Rural Roads Project ( P077977 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 09/23/2004 Midterm Review Date : 03/31/2007 Closing Date : 03/31/2010 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-47530, IDA-39870 Sector(s): Roads and highways (95%), Sub-national government administration (5%) Theme(s): Rural services and infrastructure (P) Project Development Objectives: The project development objective is to achieve broader and more sustainable access to markets and social services by the rural population in participating districts. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project which has been in implementation for slightly over a year is on track to meet its development objective. The major risks identified during appraisal that are materializing to different degrees in different states and that could jeopardize achieving the project's development objective include: funding of maintenance for the core network, limited concurrent institutional reform and supply side constraints. These need to be addressed by participating states. In Rajasthan, the only state where there has been significant implementation of the upgrading component to date, about 50% of eligible habitations in the project areas now have all weather access to social services and markets (compared to 45% at appraisal) and 40% of through routes in the core rural road network in participating districts are in fair or better condition (compared to 35% at appraisal). Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-47530 Effective 99.50 0.50 99.00 0.00 IDA-39870 Effective 302.81 127.89 174.39 0.00 450 400 350 US$ Millions 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 2009 Q1 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 2009 Q4 2010 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 71 Project Name (ID): Uttaranchal Decentralized Watershed Development Project ( P078550 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 05/20/2004 Midterm Review Date : 10/01/2008 Closing Date : 03/31/2012 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-39070 Sector(s): General agriculture, fishing and forestry (35%), Animal production (20%), Crops (20%), Sub-national government administration (20%), Agro-industry (5%) Theme(s): Other rural development (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Water resources management (S), Rural policies and institutions (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective is to improve the productive potential of natural resources and increase incomes of rural inhabitants in selected watersheds through socially inclusive, institutionally and environmentally sustainable approaches. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Implementation progress is good and the project is on track to achieve its objectives. Field teams have been mobilized and key procurement activities are nearing completion (e.g., recruitment of partner NGOs, etc.). The Baseline survey will be initiated in FY07. The first set of watershed plans have been prepared and are of good quality. Disbursements for watershed activities in Gram Panchayats are expected to commence in FY07. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-39070 Effective 69.68 6.62 63.19 0.00 80 70 60 US$ Millions 50 40 30 20 10 0 2004 Q4 2005 Q2 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 2008 Q4 2009 Q2 2009 Q4 2010 Q2 2010 Q4 2011 Q2 2011 Q4 2012 Q2 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 72 Project Name (ID): Karnataka Panchayats Strengthening Project ( P078832 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/29/2006 Closing Date : 03/31/2012 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-42110 Sector(s): Sub-national government administration (99%), Other social services (1%) Theme(s): Rural policies and institutions (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Decentralization (P), Environmental policies and institutions (S), Participation and civic engagement (S) Project Development Objectives: The project's development objective is to strengthen the capacity of local governments (Gram panchayats) in the state of Karnataka to manage public resources and effectively deliver services such as primary health, primary education, drinking water and sanitation. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): This project was approved at the end of June and it is too early to report on progress towards achievement of the project objective. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-42110 Not Effective 120.83 0.00 120.83 0.00 73 Project Name (ID): Karnataka Municipal Reform Project ( P079675 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 03/14/2006 Midterm Review Date : 12/31/2008 Closing Date : 04/30/2012 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-48180, IBRD-P4130 Sector(s): General water, sanitation and flood protection (54%), Roads and highways (30%), Sub-national government administration (11%), Central government administration (5%) Theme(s): Access to urban services and housing (P), Municipal governance and institution building (P), Other urban development (P), Municipal finance (S), Land administration and management (S) Project Development Objectives: The project objective is to help improve the delivery of urban services through enhancing the quality of urban infrastructure, and strengthening the institutional and financial frameworks for urban services at the urban local body (ULB) and state levels. This includes improvement of the roads system in Bangalore and the sanitary conditions of the population in eight ULBs surrounding Bangalore city Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project was approved in May 2006 and was declared effective on July 31, 2006. While it is too early to report on progress many implementation arrangements are already in place and the project will be off to a fast start in the new fiscal year with the Bangalore road investments expected to be completed within a year. A robust pipe-line of infrastructure sub-projects has been developed in the ULBs, which should ensure timely progress towards reaching the project's development objectives. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-48180 Not Effective 216.00 0.00 216.00 0.00 IBRD-P4130 Effective 0.50 0.44 0.06 0.00 74 US$ Millions 0 50 100 150 200 250 2006 Q3 2007 Q1 2007 Q3 2008 Q1 Planned 2008 Q3 2009 Q1 2009 Q3 Actual to date 2010 Q1 2010 Q3 2011 Q1 2011 Q3 Formally Revised 2012 Q1 2012 Q3 75 Project Name (ID): Tamil Nadu Empowerment and Poverty Reduction ( P079708 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 07/12/2005 Midterm Review Date : 12/31/2008 Closing Date : 09/30/2011 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-41030, JPN-53162, WBTF-52880 Sector(s): General agriculture, fishing and forestry (20%), Other social services (20%), Agricultural marketing and trade (20%), Sub-national government administration (20%), General industry and trade (20%) Theme(s): Vulnerability assessment and monitoring (P), Rural markets (P), Participation and civic engagement (P), Rural policies and institutions (S), Gender (S) Project Development Objectives: The project development objective would be to empower the poor and improve livelihoods through: (a) developing and strengthening pro-poor local institutions/groups (including Village Panchayats); (b) building skills and capacities of the poor; and (c) financing productive demand-driven sub-project investments. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project was launched in November 2005 and a number of start-up activities were agreed with the Government of Tamil Nadu (GOTN), however, these start-up activities and implementation were delayed by about 6 months due to:(a) sudden transfer of the Project Director due to riots in Chennai in December 2005; and (b) substantial delays in issuing appointment letters. The new Government is supportive of the project and the community driven development approach, and has transferred back the Project Director. GOTN has assured the Bank team that the key start-up activities will be taken up immediately, and that the project will receive the support and resources necessary to speed up the implementation and show positive results towards achieving its objective. Priority actions have been agreed with GOTN and the project team; and these will be monitored closely during the coming year. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-41030 Effective 116.72 6.85 109.70 0.00 JPN-53162 Closed 0.49 0.26 0.00 0.22 WBTF-52880 Effective 0.60 0.24 0.36 0.00 76 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2005 Q1 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 2006 Q4 Planned 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 2008 Q2 2008 Q4 Actual to date 2009 Q2 2009 Q4 2010 Q2 2010 Q4 Formally Revised 2011 Q2 2011 Q4 77 Project Name (ID): GEF Biosafety Project ( P079865 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 07/23/2003 Midterm Review Date : 11/07/2005 Closing Date : 06/30/2007 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : WBTF-52427 Sector(s): General agriculture, fishing and forestry (100%) Theme(s): Biodiversity (P) Project Development Objectives: The Development Objective is to assist India to meet its obligations relating to the Cartagena Protocol on biosafety of transboundary movements of Living Modified organisms (LMOs) Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Progress has been substantial and the project is on track to achieve its objective. All the equipment to strengthen four labs has been procured. Detection methods for imported living modified organisms have been developed and an inter-operable Biosafety Clearing House mechanism has also been developed and is active. A Biosafety information web- site has been created and four newsletters produced. In addition, an agricultural database for genetically modified organisms is now operational. A Training needs assessment was completed and used in developing the training program. Altogether 40 training events and courses will be supported by the project. Four training events have been implemented. The project closing date was extended to June 30, 2007 mainly to allow for implementation of the extensive training program developed. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant WBTF-52427 Effective 1.00 0.24 0.76 0.00 1.2 1 US$ Millions 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 2004 Q1 2004 Q2 2004 Q3 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 78 Project Name (ID): Karnataka Urban Water Sector Improvement Project ( P082510 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 04/08/2004 Midterm Review Date : 03/21/2007 Closing Date : 12/31/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-47300 Sector(s): Water supply (95%), Sub-national government administration (5%) Theme(s): Other urban development (P), Access to urban services and housing (P), Pollution management and environmental health (S), Decentralization (S), Administrative and civil service reform (S) Project Development Objectives: The project's objectives are to: (a) launch and help implement the Government of Karnataka Urban Water Reform process; and (b) improve water services in the three participating municipalities (Hubli-Dharwad, Belgaum and Gulbarga). This includes, in particular, demonstrating ways to achieve continuous and sustainable water service. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): One year after the start of implementation, considerable progress in meeting the project's development objectives is already apparent. After some initial delay, key activities related to supporting urban water sector reform are underway, and both its key elements: the establishment of the State Water Council and the state water pricing policy are now expected to be completed by December 2006. In regards to improvement of water supply services and demonstration of continuous water supply in the three participating cities, construction is reaching completion and the continuous supply operation is expected to start around year-end, broadly in line with initial targets. A State policy on services to the poor was also issued, which will facilitate carrying out several actions in the demo zones, including tariffs, level of services etc. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-47300 Effective 39.50 11.11 28.39 0.00 79 US$ Millions 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 2004 Q4 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 Planned 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 Actual to date 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 Formally Revised 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 80 Project Name (ID): Third Tamil Nadu Urban Development Project (TNUDP III) ( P083780 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 07/05/2005 Midterm Review Date : 05/09/2008 Closing Date : 03/30/2011 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-47980 Sector(s): Roads and highways (55%), General water, sanitation and flood protection (35%), Sub-national government administration (10%) Theme(s): Municipal governance and institution building (P), Other urban development (P), Municipal finance (S), Access to urban services and housing (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective of the project is to improve the delivery of urban services through enhancing the quality of urban infrastructure and strengthening the institutional and financial framework. This will be done by consolidating and building on the achievements of TNUD II. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project became effective in October 2005 and is progressing well. The project's objectives continue to be valid and are achievable. The investment component is advancing at a good pace even though disbursements will fall short of the planned level for this fiscal year. With regard to the institutional development component good progress is being made with a capacity building cell already established. However, full staffing of the cell has not been reached and needs to be expedited. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-47980 Effective 300.00 16.71 283.29 0.00 350 300 250 US$ Millions 200 150 100 50 0 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 2009 Q1 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 2009 Q4 2010 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 81 Project Name (ID): Hydrology Project Phase II ( P084632 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 08/24/2004 Midterm Review Date : 12/17/2007 Closing Date : 06/30/2012 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-47490 Sector(s): Irrigation and drainage (35%), Sub-national government administration (25%), General water, sanitation and flood protection (20%), Central government administration (15%), Water supply (5%) Theme(s): Water resources management (P) Project Development Objectives: The Project's Development Objective is to extend and promote the sustained and effective use of the Hydrological Information System (HIS) by all potential users concerned with water resources planning and management, both public and private, thereby contributing to improved productivity and cost effectiveness of water related investments in the 13 States and with various Central agencies. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): While there was a significant delay between Board approval and signing/effectiveness which delayed the start of the project, current indications are that the development objectives are achievable, although considerable effort will be required during project start up to gain the necessary momentum needed to ensure effective implementation and also ensure that the impact of the project is sustainable. As of this point all participating states have established State Level Steering Committees and State HIS Coordination Committees; identified project Coordinators/Nodal Officers, Procurement Officers and Training Officers and provided adequate budget. Most of them have also revised their respective implementation plans based on a clearer understanding of the project requirements. In addition, the National Level Steering Committee and the HIS Coordination Secretariat have been established and TORs for key international consultancies have been prepared. Expression of Interest for key consultancies like the Real-Time Decision Support System for Bhakra-Beas Management Board have been issued with others in preparation and close to being issued. The above activities and the initiatives taken by participating states related to consolidation of equipment procurement indicate good initial progress. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-47490 Effective 104.98 0.52 104.46 0.00 82 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2005 Q1 2005 Q3 2006 Q1 2006 Q3 2007 Q1 Planned 2007 Q3 2008 Q1 2008 Q3 2009 Q1 Actual to date 2009 Q3 2010 Q1 2010 Q3 2011 Q1 2011 Q3 Formally Revised 2012 Q1 2012 Q3 2013 Q1 83 Project Name (ID): Maharashtra Water Sector Improvement Project ( P084790 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 06/23/2005 Midterm Review Date : 12/31/2007 Closing Date : 03/31/2012 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-47960 Sector(s): Irrigation and drainage (84%), Sub-national government administration (8%), Agricultural extension and research (7%), General agriculture, fishing and forestry (1%) Theme(s): Rural services and infrastructure (P), Water resources management (P), Administrative and civil service reform (P), Rural policies and institutions (S), Participation and civic engagement (S) Project Development Objectives: The project development objectives are: (i) to strengthen the state's capacity for multi- sectoral planning, development and sustainable management of the water resources; and (ii) to improve irrigation service delivery and productivity of irrigated agriculture. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is in its first year and implementation is progressing very well. The achievement of the project development objectives critically depends on the state's ability to implement specific institutional and irrigation service delivery related reforms in particular, (i) creating the regulatory institutional framework by establishing Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA), (ii) modernizing about 287 irrigation schemes with effective participation of Water Users associations (WUAs) for volumetric and bulk supply of water to the WUAs per their entitlements, and (iii) the transfer of irrigation systems and irrigation services delivery management responsibilities to these WUAs. The Government of Maharashtra has already achieved one of the most critical and difficult institutional reform milestones; establishment of the MWRRA which was accomplished ahead of the target date of December 2006. The MWRRA became operational with the posting of the Chairman, an Engineering Member, Secretary, Director Finance, and 9 other key professional/expert staff. The recruitment of 12 more staff is also underway. The Authority has also been provided with office space/equipment and their budget for the financial year 2006-07. Elections for all 1392 WUAs, are scheduled to be completed, in phases, by October 2006. In addition, procurement of about $ 100 million of civil works, goods and key consultancies are either already in place, or are in advanced stages and are scheduled to be awarded by October 2006. Implementation of other components, e.g., the agriculture support services and ground water pilots are also progressing very well. Adequate budget provision for the current financial year 2006-07 has been made for the project, and disbursements are on track. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation 84 US$ Millions Grant 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 IBRD-47960 2005 Q4 2006 Q2 Effective 2006 Q4 2007 Q2 2007 Q4 Planned 325.00 2008 Q2 2008 Q4 2009 Q2 31.82 Actual to date 2009 Q4 2010 Q2 2010 Q4 293.18 2011 Q2 Formally Revised 2011 Q4 0.00 2012 Q2 2012 Q4 85 Project Name (ID): Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project ( P084792 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 12/14/2004 Midterm Review Date : 12/31/2007 Closing Date : 03/31/2010 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-40130 Sector(s): Roads and highways (60%), General agriculture, fishing and forestry (11%), Irrigation and drainage (10%), Agricultural extension and research (10%), Agricultural marketing and trade (9%) Theme(s): Rural services and infrastructure (P), Rural markets (P), Rural policies and institutions (P), Other rural development (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective of the project is to increase the productivity and the market access of targeted farmers and community groups, primarily small and marginal landholders, poor fishing communities and the landless, thus stimulating growth of Assam's agricultural economy. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is in the early stages of implementation and progress is being made towards achievement of its development objectives. During the last year focused attention was given to preparatory activities including engaging NGOs for social mobilization and contracting consultants for establishing a framework for monitoring and evaluation of the project. Physical progress achieved so far has been limited. However, considerable progress has been achieved in building community awareness and capacity for implementing community-based procurement which will particularly help the following components: irrigation, agriculture/horticulture, dairy development and fisheries, forestry and sericulture. Twelve packages of civil works for the rural roads component have been awarded and are under implementation. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-40130 Effective 154.35 13.37 141.52 0.00 86 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 Planned 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 Actual to date 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 2009 Q1 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 Formally Revised 2009 Q4 2010 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 87 Project Name (ID): CTC Sector Phaseout Project - ODS IV ( P085345 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 09/21/2004 Midterm Review Date : 03/07/2008 Closing Date : 09/30/2011 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : WBTF-53458 Sector(s): Other industry (100%) Theme(s): Pollution management and environmental health (P), Environmental policies and institutions (S) Project Development Objectives: The project supports India's objective to reduce its Montreal Protocol-controlled carbon tetrachloride (CTC) production and consumption level to zero by 2010, in accordance with the global effort to eliminate the use of ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Project implementation is in full swing. India has achieved an 85% reduction in its production and consumption of non-feedstock CTC, in accordance with the CTC sector plan agreed with the Multilateral Fund for the Montreal Protocol in 2004. Efforts during the last year have focused on implementing the quota allocation system for CTC production and consumption and on the development and implementation of an independent verification mechanism. Project-related disbursements are also on track. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant WBTF-53458 Effective 53.04 17.12 35.92 0.00 45.0 40.0 35.0 US$ Millions 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 2005 Q1 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 2009 Q1 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 2009 Q4 2010 Q1 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 88 Project Name (ID): POWER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT -III ( P086414 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 01/19/2006 Midterm Review Date : 01/30/2009 Closing Date : 07/31/2011 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-48130 Sector(s): Power (100%) Theme(s): Infrastructure services for private sector development (P), Regulation and competition policy (S), Regional integration (S), Rural services and infrastructure (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective of the project is to strengthen the transmission system in order to increase reliable exchange of power between the regions and states of India. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project for which loan and Guarantee agreements were signed on May 2, 2006, will become effective once the security arrangements confirming pari-passu charge on all existing assets are put in place by the borrower, which is expected by end July, 2006. Meanwhile, the project has been progressing well with design, engineering and bid preparation work already completed. In addition, procurement for the award of contracts for physical work of transmission system additions to the national network has been progressing Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-48130 Not Effective 400.00 0.00 400.00 0.00 89 Project Name (ID): SME Financing & Development ( P086518 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 11/30/2004 Midterm Review Date : 06/30/2006 Closing Date : 06/30/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IBRD-72630 Sector(s): Micro- and SME finance (100%) Theme(s): Small and medium enterprise support (P) Project Development Objectives: The objective of this project is to improve SME access to finance (particularly longer- term financing) and business development services, thereby fostering SME growth, competitiveness and employment creation, which are key to achieving GoI's overall objectives of economic growth and poverty reduction. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project has made very good progress during the first year of implementation. It has demonstrated to Indian banks that it is possible to expand lending to SMEs in a profitable manner without compromising on loan quality. Development outcomes during the first year of implementation have exceeded targets: (a) term-lending by the participating banks to SMEs grew rapidly (29% against a targeted 5%); (b) incremental non performing loans (NPL) have declined, and (c) NPL ratios have improved significantly (9.5% vs. 7%) The IBRD loan has disbursed rapidly, showing excellent progress with the project's Credit Facility: At June 30, 2006, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) which is the borrower and implementing agency had withdrawn US$ 100 million, of which, US$ 95.5 million had been on-lent to provide much-needed longer- term financing to about 800 SMEs across 10 Indian states. The benefiting SMEs span a wide range of sectors in manufacturing and services. SIDBI has also made good progress with the project's TA component, notably in: credit information and credit rating, capacity building for credit appraisal and environmental monitoring, advocacy on policy, legal and regulatory issues. Overall, SIDBI has shown a strong commitment to making the project a success. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IBRD-72630 Effective 120.00 100.60 19.40 0.00 90 US$ Millions 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2005 Q2 2005 Q3 2005 Q4 Planned 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 Actual to date 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 Formally Revised 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 91 Project Name (ID): National Agricultural Innovation Project ( P092735 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 04/18/2006 Closing Date : 12/31/2012 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-41610, IDA-41620 Sector(s): Agricultural extension and research (91%), Central government administration (6%), General information and communications (3%) Theme(s): Rural policies and institutions (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Administrative and civil service reform (S), Technology diffusion (S), Gender (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective of the project is to contribute to the sustainable transformation of the Indian agricultural sector from an orientation of primarily food self-sufficiency to one in which a market orientation is equally important for poverty alleviation and income generation. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project was approved late in the fiscal year and will be effective only in FY 07. It is too early to provide an indication of progress towards achievement of the project objectives. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-41610 Not Effective 60.42 0.00 60.42 0.00 IDA-41620 Not Effective 142.59 0.00 142.59 0.00 250 US$ Millions 200 150 100 50 0 2007 Q1 2007 Q3 2008 Q1 2008 Q3 2009 Q1 2009 Q3 2010 Q1 2010 Q3 2011 Q1 2011 Q3 2012 Q1 2012 Q3 2013 Q1 2013 Q3 2014 Q1 2014 Q3 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 92 Project Name (ID): Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project ( P093720 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 12/13/2005 Midterm Review Date : 05/04/2009 Closing Date : 03/31/2013 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-41330 Sector(s): General agriculture, fishing and forestry (43%), Sub-national government administration (26%), Roads and highways (20%), Agricultural marketing and trade (7%), Other social services (4%) Theme(s): Other rural development (P), Rural services and infrastructure (P), Participation and civic engagement (S), Rural policies and institutions (S), Gender (S) Project Development Objectives: The development objective of the Project is to improve the productive potential of natural resources and increase incomes of the rural households in selected watersheds in Himachal Pradesh using socially inclusive, institutionally and environmentally sustainable approaches. A secondary objective is to support policy and institutional development in HP to harmonize watershed development projects and programs across the state in accordance with best practices. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): The project is four months into implementation since effectiveness and it is off to a good start with first year preparation activities progressing well. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-41330 Effective 60.86 5.24 55.49 0.00 70.0 60.0 US$ Millions 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 0.0 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 2009 Q1 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 2009 Q4 2010 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2011 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2012 Q1 2012 Q2 Planned Actual to date Formally Revised 93 Project Name (ID): India: Emergency Tsunami Reconstruction Project ( P094513 ) Country: India Board Approval Date : 05/03/2005 Midterm Review Date : 10/31/2006 Closing Date : 04/30/2008 Loan/Credit/Grant Number : IDA-40540 Sector(s): Housing construction (69%), General agriculture, fishing and forestry (12%), Other social services (10%), General water, sanitation and flood protection (9%) Theme(s): Natural disaster management (P), Social safety nets (S), Rural services and infrastructure (S), Participation and civic engagement (S), Land administration and management (S) Project Development Objectives: The objective of the project is to assist the Borrower and the Project States to revive livelihood and promote recovery in the Tsunami affected area. Progress toward achieving development objective(s): Good progress is being made towards achieving the project objective. With respect to reconstruction of the required 55,000 housing units, about 11,000 units are already completed and about 44,000 units are under various stages of construction. It is critical to now shift focus to the aspects of the project that will provide infrastructure services and amenities and ensure the viability of the communities being created. Overall, the Project Implementation Unit anticipates completion of the housing reconstruction component in March 2008. The first year's program for reconstruction of damaged farm land under the restoration of livelihoods component has been implemented through farmers' self-help groups in about 8,500 ha in Tamil Nadu. Implementation of other activities such as fisheries, horticulture and animal husbandry assistance and the public buildings component are in the early phase of implementation. The project's low disbursement rate is because soon after project preparation significant private funds were contributed to the reconstruction process replacing the need for IDA funds. It is expected that in the second quarter of FY07 that the cost estimates will be revised and the project restructured. Lending Information/Disbursement Summary ( USD millions, as of June 30 2006 ) Loan/Credit/ Status Amount Disbursed Undisbursed Cancellation Grant IDA-40540 Effective 453.34 51.63 400.66 0.00 94 US$ Millions 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 2005 Q4 2006 Q1 2006 Q2 2006 Q3 Planned 2006 Q4 2007 Q1 2007 Q2 Actual to date 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2008 Q1 2008 Q2 Formally Revised 2008 Q3 2008 Q4 95