India : Preparation and Implementation Support for the Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation Project in Assam

Sovereign Project | 57042-002

The technical assistance (TA) will enhance the capacity of the executing agency to prepare and implement the ensuing project and bring the expertise and best practices that are not available locally. The TA will complement the proposed project through finance plus elements such as focusing on digital payment system establishment, introduction of fee-based extension services, due diligence on beel restoration detailed design, beel health monitoring system and matching grant operations, and monitoring of innovative practices and approaches in fisheries value addition, and community-based institution development with gender mainstreaming interventions.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Lopez, Dennis A.
    Sectors Group
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    India
  • Sector
    • Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
Project Name
Preparation and Implementation Support for the Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation Project in Assam
Project Number
57042-002
Country / Economy
  • India
Project Status
Proposed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance
  • Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA: Preparation and Implementation Support for the Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation Project in Assam
Source Amount
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 1.00 million
Operational Priorities
  • 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
Sector / Subsector
  • Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Agricultural policy, institutional and capacity development

Gender
Effective gender mainstreaming
Description
The technical assistance (TA) will enhance the capacity of the executing agency to prepare and implement the ensuing project and bring the expertise and best practices that are not available locally. The TA will complement the proposed project through finance plus elements such as focusing on digital payment system establishment, introduction of fee-based extension services, due diligence on beel restoration detailed design, beel health monitoring system and matching grant operations, and monitoring of innovative practices and approaches in fisheries value addition, and community-based institution development with gender mainstreaming interventions.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Impact
Outcome
Outputs
Geographical Location
Assam

Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects

Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples

Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation

During Project Design
During Project Implementation

Business Opportunities

Consulting Services
ADB will engage consultants following the ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time). A consulting firm will be engaged for output 2, and individual consultants will support the project due diligence and enhance the executing agencyEA's capacity during project start-up and implementation. Direct contracting of select individual consultants may be considered to ensure continuity of inputs from previous assignments.
Procurement
no procurement of goods or works

Contact

Responsible ADB Officer
Lopez, Dennis A.
Responsible ADB Department
Sectors Group
Responsible ADB Division
Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR)
Executing Agencies
Department of Fisheries

Timetable

Concept Clearance
-
Fact Finding
-
MRM
-
Approval
-
Last Review Mission
-
Last PDS Update
18 Jul 2024

Funding

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Tenders

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Procurement Plan

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