India : Sustainable Urban Development and Service Delivery Program (Subprogram 2)

Sovereign Project | 55054-002

The proposed policy-based loan (PBL) to India for subprogram 2 of the Sustainable Urban Development and Service Delivery Program of $400 million supported the establishment of essential policies and guidelines at the national level. Subprogram 2 prepared and commenced the specific reform actions and program proposals at state and urban local body (ULB) levels to establish and operationalize: (i) national and subnational policies, guidelines, and programs for accelerated achievement of universal water supply and improved sanitation service delivery with associated urban reforms; (ii) policies and programs for providing rental housing to urban migrant and industrial workers, working women, and the poor; and (iii) policies and guidelines for performance-based central fiscal transfers.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Joshi, Sanjay Divakar
    Sectors Group
    Request for information
  • Approval Date
    24 October 2023
  • Country/Economy
    India
  • Sector
    • Water and other urban infrastructure and services

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Project Name Sustainable Urban Development and Service Delivery Program (Subprogram 2)
Project Number 55054-002
Country / Economy India
Project Status Approved
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan
Source of Funding / Amount
Loan 4362-IND: Sustainable Urban Development and Service Delivery Program (Subprogram 2)
Ordinary capital resources US$ 400.00 million
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
Sector / Subsector

Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban policy, institutional and capacity development
Gender Effective gender mainstreaming
Description The proposed policy-based loan (PBL) to India for subprogram 2 of the Sustainable Urban Development and Service Delivery Program of $400 million supported the establishment of essential policies and guidelines at the national level. Subprogram 2 prepared and commenced the specific reform actions and program proposals at state and urban local body (ULB) levels to establish and operationalize: (i) national and subnational policies, guidelines, and programs for accelerated achievement of universal water supply and improved sanitation service delivery with associated urban reforms; (ii) policies and programs for providing rental housing to urban migrant and industrial workers, working women, and the poor; and (iii) policies and guidelines for performance-based central fiscal transfers.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy

The program supports the government's national programs that promote cities as engines of economic growth by improving the quality of urban life through the creation of high-quality urban infrastructure, assured service provisions, and efficient governance. The program aligns with ADB's country partnership strategy for India, 2018-2022, which envisages inclusive urbanization by supporting investments in municipal infrastructure, promoting municipal reforms, improving governance, and building capacity in ULBs, through a mix of modalities, including policy advice. Policy support will help achieve universal and equitable access to urban services in line with ADB Strategy 2030 and its operational priorities (OPs) of addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities (OP1); accelerating progress in gender equality (OP2); tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability (OP3); making cities more livable (OP4); and strengthening governance and institutional capacity (OP6).

In subprogram 2, ADB through the TA supported MOHUA in development of a digital platform for AMRUT 2.0 paperless mission M&E establishing data-driven governance to ensure monitoring of timely delivery of mission outputs and outcomes. ADB further supported MOHUA in developing roadmap for groundwater recharge and augmentation through aquifer mapping and operationalizing technical and operational guidelines for ULBs to implement time-bound urban aquifer management plans with a focus on maintaining positive groundwater balance in urban aquifer.
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Project Outcome
Description of Outcome
Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location Nation-wide
Safeguard Categories
Environment C
Involuntary Resettlement C
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Responsible ADB Officer Joshi, Sanjay Divakar
Responsible ADB Department Sectors Group
Responsible ADB Division Water and Urban Development Sector Office (SG-WUD)
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Timetable
Concept Clearance -
Fact Finding 02 May 2023 to 05 May 2023
MRM 11 Aug 2023
Approval 24 Oct 2023
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 24 Oct 2023

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Title Document Type Document Date
Sustainable Urban Development and Service Delivery Program (Subprogram 2): Matrix of Potential Environmental and Social Impacts and Measures Environmental and Social Impacts Matrix Jul 2023

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