India : Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project in Assam
The project is estimated to cost $250.0 million. The project loan modality is selected because the project scope is fully defined and confined to specific geographic areas. Climate adaptation is envisaged to cost $172 million, of which ADB will finance 94.2%. Total climate adaptation cost and ADB's share will be refined during project preparation.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Drieu, Olivier
South Asia Department
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Country/Economy
India -
Sector
- Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
| Project Name | Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project in Assam | ||||
| Project Number | 56283-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | India |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||
| 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 OP4: Making cities more livable 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 / Rural flood protection - Rural water policy, institutional and capacity development Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban flood protection |
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| Gender | Gender equity theme | ||||
| Description | The project is estimated to cost $250.0 million. The project loan modality is selected because the project scope is fully defined and confined to specific geographic areas. Climate adaptation is envisaged to cost $172 million, of which ADB will finance 94.2%. Total climate adaptation cost and ADB's share will be refined during project preparation. The project will be aligned with the following impact: make Assam a disaster resilient state. It will combine structural and nonstructural measures in four high-priority flood- and erosion-prone areas to contribute to the broader stabilization of the river. It will (i) stabilize critical locations by providing integrated climate resilient riverbank erosion and flood protection infrastructure, which will recover lost floodplain and charland and enhance inland navigation; (ii) strengthen Assam's institutional capacity for effective climate and disaster resilient FRERM and improve decision-making for disaster prevention and asset maintenance; and (iii) improve livelihoods of the most vulnerable riparian population and increase their resilience to shocks via inclusive economic empowerment. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The proposed project will build on the Assam Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Investment Program (AIFRERMIP) to increase the reliability and effectiveness of flood and riverbank erosion risk management (FRERM) systems in flood-prone areas. It will focus on the main stem of the Brahmaputra River in Assam and follow a climate-resilient, holistic, integrated, systematic, and reach-wise approach to managing riverbank erosion and the attendant flood risk. | ||||
| Impact | Make Assam a disaster resilient state (encompassing substantial and inclusive disaster risk reduction; reduction in loss of lives and livelihoods; increased protection of property and assets; and enhanced capacity to cope with disasters) |
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| Outcome | Climate resilient flood and riverbank erosion mitigation systems in the Brahmaputra River enhanced |
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| Outputs | Climate resilient flood and riverbank erosion risk mitigation measures in four subproject areas implemented and maintained in subproject area Knowledge-based FRERM planning strengthened Vulnerable people's livelihoods and resilience improved |
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| Geographical Location | Barpeta, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Marigaon, Nagaon, Tinsukia | ||||
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | B |
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| Consulting Services | All procurement of consulting services will be undertaken in accordance with ADB's Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers: Goods, Works, Nonconsulting and Consulting Services (2017, as amended from time to time). |
| Procurement | All procurement of goods and works will be undertaken in accordance with ADB's Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers: Goods, Works, Nonconsulting and Consulting Services (2017, as amended from time to time). |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Drieu, Olivier |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, SARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Flood and River Erosion Management Agency of Assam |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Fact Finding | 27 Mar 2023 to 04 Apr 2023 |
| MRM | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 27 Mar 2023 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project in Assam: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Jan 2023 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Procurement Consultant | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Project Implementation Support Consultant | Firm - Consulting | Closed |
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