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29236-013: Community Groundwater Irrigation Sector
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The long-term development objectives are to: (i) enhance agricultural productivity and production in Terai; (ii) reduce poverty by providing incomes and employment; (iii) support an effective institutional framework for increased and effective use of groundwater irrigation.... Read More
| Country |
Nepal |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 29236-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
|
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Date | 26 Feb 1998 |
| Closing Date | 21 Jan 2008 |
| Geographical Location | Nepal |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Agriculture and natural resources / Irrigation, Drainage, and Flood Protection |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B |
Results Delivered
| Microfinance loan accounts opened / end borrowers reached (number) | 7,020 |
| National highways and provincial, district, and rural roads built or upgraded (kilometers) | 300 |
| Beneficiaries from road projects (number) | 600,000 |
| Land improved through irrigation services, drainage, and flood management (hectares) | 54,350 |
The results data reported above are limited to ADB's core sectors, as defined under Strategy 2020 and tracked through indicators in the ADB Results Framework. For definitions of results indicators, please see the ADB Results Framework Indicators Definition.
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Responsible ADB Officer
Govinda P. Gewali
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Urban Development and Water Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Department of Irrigation, Kathmandu
Moti Bahadur Kunwar
PDS Creation Date
29 Nov 2006
Last PDS Update
07 Dec 2006