According to the Bank’s website, the project will mobilize $162 million (total cost) - $130 million from ADB's regular ordinary capital resource loan and $32 million from government counterpart funding. Eight of 17 DHTs were prioritized based on severe climate risks, higher urbanization, and adequate capacity. The project will target Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Mon, Tuensang, Wokha, Zunheboto and Chumoukedima, benefiting about 1.6 million people (footnote 2). The proposed investment will: (i) Expand access to reliable water, sanitation, and SWM services; (ii) Rehabilitate roads and mobility infrastructure; (iii) Strengthen ULB institutional capacity for planning, implementation, and financial management; (iv) Promote gender equality and inclusion and; (v) Support reforms for governance, resource mobilization, and local community empowerment. Key activities to achieve this will include: (i) Reconstruction of secondary and tertiary urban roads in all eight DHTs; (ii) City wide inclusive sanitation (CWIS) pilot for Wastewater/ septage management in Wokha and Mon; (iii) Integrated storm water drainage in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, Kohima, Zunheboto, and Mokokchung; (iv) Water supply improvements in Chumoukedima and Mokokchung; (v) SWM systems in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, Wokha and Tuensang; (vi) Landslip-protection work in Kohima, Tuensang and Zunheboto. Physical infrastructure will be complemented by institutional strengthening as well as sector and institutional reform programs for resource mobilization, digitalization, and financial management. The project scope and associated subprojects were selected based on city level investment plans (CLIP's), coordination with ongoing and planned infrastructure investments, and current needs identified through stakeholder consultation. ADB's financing will play a catalytic role in bridging infrastructure gaps, enhancing urban resilience, and improving livability in these targeted areas.

The project aligns with Nagaland Vision 2030, emphasizing infrastructure as a key enabler of growth and urbanization. It also supports national urban missions such as Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), Smart Cities Mission , and Swachh Bharat MissionUrban . ADB's engagement will bring international best practices, technical expertise, and a strong focus on sustainability, gender inclusion, and climate resilience. The project is consistent with ADB's Country Partnership Strategy for India, 20232027 and aligns with ADB's Strategy 2030 operational priorities, including addressing poverty and inequality (OP1), enhancing environmental sustainability (OP3), making cities more livable (OP4), and strengthening governance (OP6). The project contributes to seven of the 17 SDG targets prioritized by NITI Aayog.

Environment: B
Involuntary Resettlement: B
Indigenous Peoples: B

$162 million (total cost) - $130 million from ADB's regular ordinary capital resource loan and $32 million from government counterpart funding.

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