Pakistan : Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project
The project will support the construction of the Choubara branch system of the Greater Thal Canal irrigation scheme covering around 119,000 hectares. The project will also support on-farm command area development (CAD) for the Main Canal, Mankera and Choubara branch areas and capacity development of the government entities and water users for efficient water uses and management, improved agricultural practices and sustainability of infrastructure. The Main Canal and the Mankera branch system covering about 144,000 hectares of command areas have been constructed by the Government in 2009.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Totsuka, Natsuko
Central and West Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Pakistan -
Sector
- Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
| Project Name | Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project | ||||
| Project Number | 49372-002 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Pakistan |
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| Project Status | Approved | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP5: Promoting rural development and food security OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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| Sector / Subsector | Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Agricultural production - Irrigation - Rural water policy, institutional and capacity development |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The project will support the construction of the Choubara branch system of the Greater Thal Canal irrigation scheme covering around 119,000 hectares. The project will also support on-farm command area development (CAD) for the Main Canal, Mankera and Choubara branch areas and capacity development of the government entities and water users for efficient water uses and management, improved agricultural practices and sustainability of infrastructure. The Main Canal and the Mankera branch system covering about 144,000 hectares of command areas have been constructed by the Government in 2009. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The project will contribute to enhancing food security and rural economic growth in Punjab Province. It will increase the agricultural production of the project area by developing a new irrigation system. The Greater Thal Canal (GTC) irrigation scheme will convert about 704,000 hectares of arid or semi-arid lands in Bhkkar, Jhang, Muzaffargarh, Khushab and Layyab districts of Punjab to irrigated productive lands. The project directly supports pillar 2 (building resilience by strengthening human capital and social protection) of ADB's country partnership strategy for Pakistan, 2021-2025 for strengthening resilience of the rural economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting climate change adaptation, and reducing economic and social vulnerabilities. | ||||
| Impact | Food security increased. Rural poverty in Punjab reduced. |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Agricultural production in the project area increased. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Irrigation system infrastructure for Choubara branch system constructed On-farm command area developed with enhanced beneficiaries' capacity Institutional system for irrigation scheme and water resource management strengthened |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Punjab |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | The project is likely to be categorized A for environment. The categorization, potential impacts and mitigation measures will be assessed, and EIA including the EMP will be prepared during the project preparation. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The project is likely to be categorized A for involuntary resettlement. Necessary due diligence and documentation will be conducted during project preparation. |
| Indigenous Peoples | The project is likely to be categorized C for indigenous peoples. The categorization will be assessed during the project preparation. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | Stakeholders will be duly consulted during the project preparation. |
| During Project Implementation | Stakeholders will be duly consulted during the project implementation. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | Project implementation management consultant teams comprising national experts will be engaged through a firm by the PID and PAD (one each). The packages will be procured through a quality- and cost-based selection method. All procurement and consultant recruitment will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and its associated project administration instructions. |
| Procurement | All procurement of goods and works will be undertaken in accordance with ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and the Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). A major civil works contract includes the construction of irrigation canals, i.e., main branch canal, distributary and minor canals, gated regulators, associated structures and field office buildings. Open competitive bidding (international) will be used for the major civil works contract. Open competitive bidding (national) will be used for other works and goods packages. Requests for quotations will be used for contracts for procurement of works and equipment worth less than $200,000. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Totsuka, Natsuko |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, CWRD |
| Executing Agencies |
Irrigation Department of the Government of Punjab |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Fact Finding | 05 Feb 2020 to 19 Feb 2020 |
| MRM | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Approval | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 13 Dec 2021 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Lapse of Validity of Loan Approval | Documents Produced Under Grant/Loans/TA | Apr 2023 |
| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Gender Action Plan | Gender Action Plans | Nov 2021 |
| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Nov 2021 |
| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Nov 2021 |
| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Oct 2021 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Draft Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Impact Assessments | Aug 2022 |
| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Updated Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Impact Assessments | Sep 2021 |
| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Resettlement Plan | Resettlement Plans | Aug 2021 |
| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Safeguards Due Diligence Report and Corrective Action Plan | Safeguards Due Diligence Reports | Aug 2021 |
| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Impact Assessments | Feb 2020 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Command Area Development Consultants | Firm - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Construction Supervision Consultants for Chaubara Branch Canal Construction - Greater Thal Canal (Phase-II) | Firm - Consulting | Closed | ||
| 49372-PAK: Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project | Advance Notice | Active |
Contracts Awarded
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Oct 2021 |