India : South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment Program - Tranche 1
ADB and the Government of India are working together to improve roads and increase trade along the North Bengal-Northeastern Region international trade corridor. The South Asian Subregional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment Program is building 2 national highways in West Bengal, as well as state roads in Manipur, extending to Myanmar. In total, the project is building about 236 kilometers of roads in the area to help resolve the constraint of 'last-mile connections between the main in-country road network and neighboring countries. These roads leading to the border areas are enabling efficient and safe transport within India and in neighboring countries. The roads being improved provide key strategic links between South and Southeast Asia connecting Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal. The improved roads are helping India and other South Asian countries link to Myanmar and other countries in Southeast Asia.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Sorti, Mihir
South Asia Department
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Country/Economy
India -
Modality
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Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment Program - Tranche 1 | ||||
| Project Number | 47341-002 | ||||
| Country / Economy | India |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender | Some gender elements | ||||
| Description | ADB and the Government of India are working together to improve roads and increase trade along the North Bengal-Northeastern Region international trade corridor. The South Asian Subregional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment Program is building 2 national highways in West Bengal, as well as state roads in Manipur, extending to Myanmar. In total, the project is building about 236 kilometers of roads in the area to help resolve the constraint of 'last-mile connections between the main in-country road network and neighboring countries. These roads leading to the border areas are enabling efficient and safe transport within India and in neighboring countries. The roads being improved provide key strategic links between South and Southeast Asia connecting Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal. The improved roads are helping India and other South Asian countries link to Myanmar and other countries in Southeast Asia. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Although South Asia is one of the fastest growing economic regions in the world, trade within the region still only makes up a small percentage of total trade. To promote intra-regional trade, road and border improvements are needed. The dominant mode of transport in the region, particularly between India and its neighbors, is by road. As cross-border restrictions are eased, reliance on road transport to ship goods is expected to increase. Trade from the region to Myanmar and Thailand via India is currently by sea, which is slow and expensive, especially for landlocked countries. One of the major constraints in the region is the lack of 'last-mile roads that connect national road networks and neighboring countries. These are often left out of development plans. This is a problem in the North Bengal-Northeastern Region. Other factors that limit road use is geographic constraints, limited availability of land, traffic congestion, and security concerns. | ||||
| Impact | Increased domestic and regional trade through NB-NER |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Improved road connectivity and efficiency of the NB-NER international trade corridor |
| Progress Toward Outcome | Civil Works are ongoing for the Manipur component. The review will be done in the post-implementation survey upon project completion. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Improved roads for regional connectivity Developed capacity and supported project improvement for MPWD |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Civil Works are ongoing for the Manipur component. The review will be done in the post-implementation survey upon project completion. Workshops and Seminars are being conducted. |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | A |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | The implementation of environment management plans are being monitored by the implementing agencies and supervision consultants. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The resettlement activities are being undertaken in accordance with the resettlement plans and are being monitored by implementing agencies and supervision consultants. |
| Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous peoples plan, if required shall ensure compliance with ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 and government guidelines, regulations and policies. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | The stake holders have been consulted during design stage. |
| During Project Implementation | Consultation as required is being carried out during project implementation. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | Engagement of consultants has been undertaken in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants |
| Procurement | All procurement of goods and works has been undertaken in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Sorti, Mihir |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | India Resident Mission (INRM) |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Public Works Department State of Manipur |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | 31 Jan 2014 |
| Approval | 01 Apr 2014 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 07 Dec 2022 |
Loan 3118-IND
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 01 Apr 2014 | 26 Mar 2015 | 24 Jun 2015 | 30 Jun 2022 | 27 Mar 2024 | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 424.80 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 300.00 | 22 Aug 2023 | 294.13 | 0.00 | 98% |
| Counterpart | 124.80 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 22 Aug 2023 | 272.11 | 0.00 | 91% |
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | - | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
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$300 Million ADB Loan for Improving Regional Road Connectivity
ADB and the Government of India today signed a $300 million loan agreement aimed at improving road connectivity and increasing domestic and regional trade along the North Bengal-Northeastern Region international trade corridor.
Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| 3118-IND: SASEC Road Connectivity Investment Program (SRCIP) Tranche 1 [MN/PWD/EAP/PROC/2020] | Invitation for Bids | Closed |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| IMPHAL KANGCHUP TAMENGLONG ROAD SECTION IIB PKG2 (KM. 51 000 TO KM. 72 300) (LOT 2) | Loan 3118 | 26 Nov 2020 | ABCI INFRASTRUCTURES PVT. LTD. | CLUB ROAD, SILCHAR, ASSAM INDIA | Ministry of Road Transport & Highways | 29,344,819.51 | 29,344,819.51 |
| IMPHAL KANGCHUP TAMENGLONG ROAD SECTION IIA PKG (KM. 34 600 TO KM. 51 000) (LOT 1) | Loan 3118 | 26 Nov 2020 | ABCI INFRASTRUCTURES PVT. LTD. | CLUB ROAD, SILCHAR, ASSAM INDIA | Ministry of Road Transport & Highways | 29,540,446.07 | 29,540,446.07 |
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment Program - Tranche 1: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Sep 2020 |