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32203-042: SSTA for Economic and Poverty Analysis for the West Bengal Corridor Development
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The objective of the TA is to carry out a feasibility study of improving transport infrastructure in West Bengal that would generate economic growth, reduce poverty and promote trade between West Bengal and the northeastern states of India and neighboring countries. In line with ADB requirements, the TA will carry out an economic evaluation of the rehabilitation/improvement of National Highway 34 which connects Calcutta to Shiliguri and to conduct a poverty impact study of the Project.... Read More
| Country |
India |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 32203-042 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
TA No. 3540 |
| Approval Date | 13 Nov 2000 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 150 |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Transport and ICT / Road Transport |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Thevakumar Kandiah
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
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Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Div, SARD
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Surface Transport
Mr. A. V. Sinha
Last PDS Update
09 Aug 2011