Pakistan : Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Investment Program
The Greater Thal Canal irrigation scheme was partially constructed by the government. The proposed project will support the construction of the remaining parts of the scheme and will provide support for on-farm development.
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 Investment Program | ||||
| Project Number | 49372-003 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Pakistan |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development |
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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 Equity and Mainstreaming | Some gender elements | ||||
| Description | The Greater Thal Canal irrigation scheme was partially constructed by the government. The proposed project will support the construction of the remaining parts of the scheme and will provide support for on-farm development. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | |||||
| Impact | Food insecure population reduced; Rural poverty in Punjab reduced | ||||
| Outcome | Agricultural production in the project area increased | ||||
| Outputs | Three branches of the Greater Thal Canal Irrigation System constructed Farmer's on-farm and water management capacity improved Institutional system for irrigation scheme management strengthened |
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| 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 necessary safeguards documents like IEE/EIA including the EMP will be prepared during the project preparation. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The project is likely to be categorized A for involuntary resettlement due to land acquisition. Necessary due diligence and documentation will be conducted during the 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 | To be determined. |
| Procurement | To be determined. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Totsuka, Natsuko |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, CWRD |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Fact Finding | 05 Feb 2020 to 19 Feb 2020 |
| MRM | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 26 Sep 2018 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Investment Program: Project Data Sheet (Urdu translation) | Translated PDS | Dec 2017 |
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