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31624-023: Melamchi Water Supply Project
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The main objectives of the Project are to alleviate the chronic water shortage in Kathmandu Valley on a sustainable, long-term basis, and to improve the health and well-being of its inhabitants. The Project also seeks to develop a comprehensive institutional framework for urban water management within the valley. The Project comprises (i) infrastructure development; (ii) social and environmental support; (iii) institutional reforms; and (iv) project implementation support.... Read More
| Country |
Nepal |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 31624-023 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Numbers |
Loan No. 1820 Loan No. 8235 |
| Approval Date | 07 Feb 2008 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 120,000 |
| Geographical Location | Kathmandu Valley to Melamchi Valley |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Water supply and other municipal infrastructure and services / Water Supply and Sanitation |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: A Resettlement: A Indigenous People: C |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Manoj Sharma
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Urban Development and Water Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport
Deep Basnyat
Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL)
Melamchi Water Supply Development Board
H.P. Sharma
Ministry of Urban Development
Mr. Kishore Thapa
PDS Creation Date
12 Feb 2007
Last PDS Update
09 May 2013