India : Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System Investment Project - Tranche 1
The investment project will finance the first of three prioritized corridors of the planned regional rapid transit system (RRTS) network in India's National Capital Region (NCR). The Delhi-Meerut RRTS will pass through the densely populated sections of the NCR, connecting Delhi to Meerut in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The 82-kilometer corridor will provide safe, reliable, and high-capacity commuter transit services between various locations along the corridor. The investment project will finance rail track, signaling, station buildings, and maintenance facilities. It will also support capacity and institutional development of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), a joint venture company of the Government of India and states of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, that is mandated to implement the RRTS project across the NCR.
Project Details
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Sahu, Kaushal Kumar
South Asia Department
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Project Name | Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System Investment Project - Tranche 1 | ||||||||||||
Project Number | 51073-003 | ||||||||||||
Country / Economy | India |
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Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant 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 OP4: Making cities more livable OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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Sector / Subsector | Transport / Transport policies and institutional development - Urban public transport |
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Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||||||
Description | The investment project will finance the first of three prioritized corridors of the planned regional rapid transit system (RRTS) network in India's National Capital Region (NCR). The Delhi-Meerut RRTS will pass through the densely populated sections of the NCR, connecting Delhi to Meerut in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The 82-kilometer corridor will provide safe, reliable, and high-capacity commuter transit services between various locations along the corridor. The investment project will finance rail track, signaling, station buildings, and maintenance facilities. It will also support capacity and institutional development of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), a joint venture company of the Government of India and states of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, that is mandated to implement the RRTS project across the NCR. A grant from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction will promote improved mobility and economic opportunities for women and differently abled groups along the corridor. All contracts are expected to be awarded during project 1 implementation. Tranche 1 will finance the first slice of the contract packages under the investment project. It will also support various capacity building activities for the NCRTC, and initiatives to improve the mobility and economic opportunities of women and differently abled people. | ||||||||||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Plans for transport arteries to enhance regional connectivity have become critical for inclusive and sustainable development of the NCR. The NCR Regional Plan 2021 recommends integrating regional centers with each other and the capital through an integrated transport network to reduce pressure on Delhi and induce growth and development of settlements in NCR. The Functional Plan 2032 was then developed to detail out the specific polices of the Regional Plan related to the transport sector. The Functional Plan, approved by the NCR Planning Board in November 2009, recommended an integrated multi-modal transportation system for NCR to improve the mobility of both people and goods. The plan specifically includes a proposal for the construction of eight regional rapid transit system corridors, three of which are being prioritized for implementation, to connect Delhi to other cities in the NCR with high-speed commuter trains. Strengthening of urban mass transit systems and increasing environmental sustainability of cities through the development of railways is recognized in the country partnership strategy of ADB for India. The development of rail-based mass transit systems is governed by three main policies: National Urban Transport Policy (2006), National Transit Oriented Development Policy (2015), and Metro Rail Policy (2017). | ||||||||||||
Impact | Urban mobility in the National Capital Region improved |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Efficiency, safety, social inclusiveness, and environmental sustainability of transport in the Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system (RRTS) corridor improved |
Progress Toward Outcome | Twenty-eight civil works and goods contracts have been awarded and contractors mobilized. The project implementing units are fully staffed and operational. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor commissioned Institutional capacity of the NCRTC strengthened Mobility and economic opportunities of women and differently abled improved |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Twenty-eight major goods and works packages awarded and contractors mobilized, and two in various stages of procurement; works on-site in progress (32.2% physical progress, 30.4% financial progress achieved).Works on-site in progress.Works on-site in progress.Smart technology-based platform building information modelling Lab established.Initial activities ongoing.NCRTC staff participated in the workshop/webinar on financial management, procurement and safeguards organized by ADB.Draft action plan on transit-oriented development and value capture financing instruments have been completed by NCRTC. TA consultants assisted NCRTC on this output and submitted master plans for two TOD nodes, transaction structures for TOD nodes, knowledge product, model transaction document and value capture financing instruments proposals. NCRTC has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, NCRTC Express Transit Limited (NETRA) with a view to develop O&M capacity and capture private sector efficiency.Recruitment to be initiatedRecruitment to be initiated |
Geographical Location | NCR |
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 | Most of the alignment will be built along the center of an existing busy highway. Given the large scale of construction works involving the use of heavy equipment, health and safety risks are anticipated for the construction workers as well as existing road users and residents living near the alignment. Other anticipated environmental issues include removal of trees; disturbance from construction-related noise and vibration; generation of large quantities of waste, including excavated material; risks of health and communicable diseases from large numbers of workers; and generation of dust, air, and water pollution. While most risks are expected to be short-term and limited to the construction stage, the key long-term risks are noise and vibration impacts on residents and structures located along the project alignment. The NCRTC prepared an environmental impact assessment (EIA) including an EMP in accordance with ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement. The draft EIA was disclosed on 9 October 2019. In addition to the EMP, the contractors are also required to follow safety, health, and environment guidelines for metro projects in India. Mitigation measures for all environmental risks identified for the project have been addressed through design measures and inclusion of appropriate actions in the EMP and the safety, health, and environment guidelines. The NCRTC held consultations with key project stakeholders throughout the EIA preparation and these will be continued during project implementation. A grievance redress mechanism will be implemented under the project to address complaints and grievances. To comply with the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement requirement for MFF investments, the NCRTC has prepared an environmental assessment and review framework. |
Involuntary Resettlement | The project minimizes involuntary resettlement impacts by using elevated tracks on the carriageway of existing roads. Nevertheless, about 138 hectares of private land and 32 hectares of government land will be required for 17 stations and two depots. It is estimated that 813 households (5,453 people) will be affected by physical displacement (81 households) and economic displacement (732 households) because of land acquisition or restrictions on land use. Out of the total project-affected households, 571 households (3,997 people) will experience significant impacts. The NCRTC has drafted a resettlement plan and has consulted affected communities on proposed mitigation measures to address involuntary resettlement impacts on titled and nontitled households. The resettlement plan has been prepared for the entire DelhiMeerut corridor based on resettlement surveys, social assessments, and consultations. The resettlement plan is in accordance with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (2013); the direct purchase policies of the Delhi Development Authority (2014) and Uttar Pradesh (2015); and ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement. The NCRTC has also prepared a resettlement framework to guide the assessment and mitigation of unanticipated involuntary resettlement impacts of the MFF. |
Indigenous Peoples | The project alignment is generally in urban and peri-urban areas where scheduled tribes do not have cultural attachment to land, customary territories, and distinct livelihood systems. Hence, it will not affect indigenous peoples' communities within the meaning of the ADB SPS. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | The key stakeholders of the project are regional commuters, the government agencies, and affected people. The project design is based on consultations with women and differently abled groups, transport service providers, skills development organizations, experts, and transport experts in the NCT of Delhi to discuss issues such as station design features, transport services, and safety perception, including harassment. The project design and GESI action plan were formulated in consultation with and the participation of key stakeholders through a review of secondary literature and assessment of the Delhi Metro rail system. |
During Project Implementation | Workshops were undertaken for meaningful consultation and information disclosure on the social and environmental impacts of the construction of the Jangpura Stabling yard component of the DMRRTS from 2327 May 2022. The workshops focused on several studies (e.g., noise and vibration study, shadow and wind analyses, and real estate valuation review) that NCRTC has commissioned, which were then disclosed and discussed with affected households. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | For consultancies financed by ADB, all consultant recruitment will be carried out using quality- and cost-based selection with an 90:10 ratio. Procurement of contracts to be financed from the project will be through open competitive bidding (international advertisement). |
Procurement | Procurement (including consulting services) to be financed by ADB will follow ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). ADB standard bidding documents for large works or plant (design, supply and install) with pre- or post-qualification will be adopted, with appropriate adaptations. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Sahu, Kaushal Kumar |
Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | India Resident Mission (INRM) |
Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs National Capital Region Transport Corporation |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | - |
Fact Finding | - |
MRM | 21 May 2020 |
Approval | 26 Aug 2020 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 30 Sep 2022 |
Grant 9210-IND
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
26 Aug 2020 | 08 Sep 2020 | 06 Oct 2020 | 28 Feb 2026 | - | - |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 3.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 0.00 | 06 Sep 2023 | 0.00 | 1.24 | 41% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 3.00 | 06 Sep 2023 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 5% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | - | Partly satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 3964-IND
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
26 Aug 2020 | 08 Sep 2020 | 06 Oct 2020 | 29 Feb 2024 | - | 30 May 2023 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 1,299.60 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 500.00 | 06 Sep 2023 | 500.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 799.60 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 06 Sep 2023 | 500.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | - | Partly satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
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Tenders
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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JFPR1/Consulting firm for Outputs 1 and 2 | Grant 9210 | 18 Apr 2023 | Grant Thornton Bharat LLP | 21st Floor, DLF Square, Jacaranda Marg, Gurgaon 122002 | National Capital Region Transport Corporation | 622,509.00 | — |
Goods/M2: Design, manufacturing, supply, testing and commissioning of catenary maintenance vehicle and engineering maintenance vehicle for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor | Loan 3964 | 15 Feb 2022 | M/s PTL-Royal JV | Layak Enclave (East), Sahay Nagar, Phulwarisarif, Patna-801 506 | National Capital Region Transport Corporation | 4,452,504.62 | 4,452,504.62 |
CW/P11L1: Arch. finishing for 2 elevated stations, design verification, detailed engineering, supply installation testing and commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems incl. fire detection/suppression hydraulics fm SKK to New Ashok Nagar | Loan 3964 | 02 Sep 2021 | M/s METCON-CP (JV) | 6/2 Mount View 51 Lady Jamshedji Road Mahim (W) Mumbai-400 016 Maharashtra | National Capital Region Transport Corporation | 8,549,322.19 | 2,111,100.43 |
CW/P11L2: ARCH FINISHING FOR 9 ELEV STNS (M NAGAR, MNAGAR S, MNAGAR N, MEERUT S, BRAHMPURI, MES, DAURLI, MEERUT N, MOD); E&M FM DUHAI-PARTAPUR/BEGUMPUL-MODIP | Loan 3964 | 22 Jun 2021 | M/S URC CONSTRUCTION (P) LTD | 119, POWER HOUSE ROAD, ERODE-638001 TAMIL NADU INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 20,263,066.97 | 4,225,140.90 |
CW/P23: DESIGN, DETAIL ENG, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TEST ING, COMM OF ENVI CONTROL, TUNNEL VENTILATION, ELEC, ETC, OF 4 UG STNS (AVIHAR, MEERUTC, BHAISALI, BEGUMPU | Loan 3964 | 22 Jun 2021 | M/S STRABAG INTERNATIONAL GMBH | SIEGBURGER STR. 241, D-50679 COLOGNE GERMANY | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 22,585,455.31 | 4,714,909.62 |
GOODS/P15: DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, AND SUPPLY OF STANDARD GAUGE 60 KG UIC TURNOUTS AND SCISSORS CROSSOVERS FOR DELHI-GHAZIABAD-MEERUT RRTS | Loan 3964 | 02 Mar 2021 | VOESTALPINE VAE VKN IND-VOESTALPINE RAIL GMBH | 42 MILESTONE, GT ROAD, BAHALGARH, SONEPAT, HARYANA INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 10,008,719.66 | 3,485,813.80 |
CW-P10/ARCH FINISHING OF 7 ELEV STNS (SAHIBABAD, GHAZIABAD,GULDHAR,DUHAI,PARTAPUR,RITHANI,SNAGAR), & E&M SYSTEMS INCL FIRE DETECTION/HYDRAULICS... | Loan 3964 | 24 Mar 2021 | CANON FASTENERS | 872, NALA ROAD, RITHALA, DELHI-110085 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 18,418,459.65 | 4,544,901.61 |
CW/PKG12BL1: DESIGN, FABRICATION, SUPPLY AND ERECTION OF PEB OF 6 ELEV. TATIONS (M NAGAR,MODIN- AGAR S, MODINAGAR N, MEERUT S, MES COLONY,DAURLI) | Loan 3964 | 23 Feb 2021 | M/S URC CONSTRUCTION (P) LTD | 119, POWER HOUSE ROAD, ERODE-638001 TAMIL NADU INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 5,707,173.69 | 1,241,079.86 |
G/PKG14: SUPPLY OF TRACK FASTENING SYSTEM FOR DELHI-GHAZIABAD0NEERYT RRTS CORRIDOR | Loan 3964 | 23 Feb 2021 | M/S SCHWIHAG AG | KONSTANZERSTRASSE 70-72, 8274 TAGERWILEN SWITZERLAND | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 13,626,121.39 | 7,082,054.20 |
CW/P4: DESIGN AND CONST OF TUNNELS BY TBM FM NEAR NEW ASHOK NAGAR TO SAHIBABAD & 1 UG STN A. VIHAR (INCL ARCH FIN,E&M SYSTEMS, FIRE DETECT, HYD SYS) | Loan 3964 | 07 Jan 2021 | M/S SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO. LTD. | 1099, WANPING SOUTH ROAD, XUHUI DISTRICT SHANGHAI, CHINA CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 155,181,712.10 | 41,927,214.03 |
CW-P8: DESIGN & CONST. OF TUNNELS BY TBM FM NEAR BRAHAMPURI-BEGUMPUL AND 3 UG STNS (MEERUT C, BHAIS & BEGUMPUL (INCL. ARCH FIN,E&M SYS,HYDRAULICS) | Loan 3964 | 11 Jan 2021 | AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | AFCONS HOUSE, 16, SHAH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE VEERA DESAI RD., MUMBAI-400053 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 208,285,742.00 | 62,581,449.84 |
CW/P6: CONSTRUCTION OF ELEVATED VIADUCT INCL 2 STATIONS FM SKK TO NEW ASHOK NAGAR INCL PEB AND E&M | Loan 3964 | 03 Dec 2020 | M/S AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | AFCONS HOUSE, 16, SHAH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE VEERA DESAI ROAD, MUMBAI-400053 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 143,446,905.60 | 50,749,909.58 |
CW/P12A/DESIGN, FABRICATION, SUPPLY AND ERECTION OF PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL ROOF STRUCTURE OF 4 ELEV. STATIONS (SAHIBABAD, GHAZIABAD, GULDAR, DUHAI) | Loan 3964 | 07 Dec 2020 | SAM INDIA BUILTWELL PVT. LTD. | 435 JAGRITI ENCLAVE, VIKAS MARG EXTN. DELHI-110092 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 9,280,902.79 | 3,267,901.34 |
CW/P5A:CONSTRUCTION OF DEPOT CUM WORKSHOP NEAR DUHAI RRTS STATION (INCLUDING ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES, PEB, E&M AND ROAD WORKS) | Loan 3964 | 15 Dec 2020 | M/S VNC-KEC (JV) | #105 7TH MAIN, 4TH CROSS, MLA LAYOUT RMV EXTN 2ND STAGE, BANGALORE-560094 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 37,857,164.42 | 14,107,600.25 |
CW/P19L1: DESIGN, SUPPLY, TESTING AND COMM. OF RSS EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE AND HIGH VOLTAGE CABLING, 25KV OHE, AUX POWER SUPPLY, OCC AND ASSOC WORKS, SCADA | Loan 3964 | 15 Dec 2020 | IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD. | PLOT NO C-4, DISTRICT CENTRE, SAKET NEW DELHI-110017 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 43,110,710.97 | 15,400,559.93 |
CW/P19L2:DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF RSS, EXTRA HIGH AND HIGH VOLT CABLING, OHE, AUX POWER SUPPLY (DUHAI TO MODIPURAM | Loan 3964 | 15 Dec 2020 | IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | PLOT NO. C-4 DISTRICT CENTRE, SAKET NEW DELHI-110017 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 54,931,620.54 | 19,592,456.84 |
CW/P17:MANUFACTURING, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION,TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF BALLASTLESS/BALLASTED TRACK FM SKK TO MODIPURAM INCL JANGPURA STABLING YARD... | Loan 3964 | 16 Dec 2020 | LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED | NR SARAI METRO STN,12/3,DELHI-MATHURA RD FARIDABAD-121003,HARYANA INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 87,938,763.54 | 28,361,866.03 |
CW/PKG7:CONST. ELEV. VIADUCT FM END-SHATABDINAGAR STN-BRAHAMPURI DN RAMP & BEGUMPUL UP RAMP-MODIPURA END INCL. MODIPURAM ENTRY RAMP & 5 ELEVATED STNS | Loan 3964 | 09 Dec 2020 | LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED | L&T HOUSE, BALLARD ESTATE, PO BOX 278 MUMBAI-400001 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 98,054,280.57 | 40,512,765.55 |
G/P13: MANUFACTURE,SUPPLY, TRANSPORTATION AND DEL OF 22000 MT OF UIC60/60E1/60KG 1080 GRADE HEAD HARDENED RAILS CLASS-A CONFORMING TO IRS T-12-2009 | Loan 3964 | 26 Oct 2020 | ARCELOR MITTAL ESPANA S.A. | RESIDENCIA LA GRANDA 33418, GOZON (ASTURIAS), SPAIN SPAIN | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 19,644,332.76 | 9,695,808.14 |
CW-P3L1: CONST. OF ELEVATED VIADUCT FM DUHAI (EPE) TO START OF MODINAGAR NORTH AND 2 ELEV. STNS (MURAD NAGAR, MODI NAGAR S) EXCL ARCH FIN& PEB | Loan 3964 | 26 Oct 2020 | LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED | PO BOX 979,MOUNT POONAMALLEE ROAD MANAPAKKAM, CHENNAI-600089 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 104,648,337.80 | 57,648,382.43 |
CW-P3L2: CONST. OF ELEVATED VIADUCT FM START OF MODINAGAR NORTH STN TO SHATABDI NAGAR STN AND 5 ELEVATED STNS (MODI NAGAR N, MEERUT S, PARTAPUR..) | Loan 3964 | 26 Oct 2020 | LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED | PO BOX 979, POONAMALLEE ROAD, MANAPAKKAM CHENNAI-600089 INDIA | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | 137,559,746.40 | 74,181,706.26 |
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System Investment Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Aug 2021 |