Enhancing Connectivity and Sustainability in Bihar Roads Project (ADB-54364-001)

Countries
  • India
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Specific Location
Bihar
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Financial Institutions
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Project Status
Approved
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Bank Risk Rating
A
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Voting Date
Jun 22, 2023
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Borrower
Government of India
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Sectors
  • Infrastructure
  • Law and Government
  • Transport
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
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Loan Amount (USD)
$ 295.00 million
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Investment Amount (USD)
Not Disclosed
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Bank Documents
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Primary Source

Original disclosure @ ADB website

Updated in EWS Jun 30, 2023

Disclosed by Bank Jun 22, 2023

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Project Description
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As stated in project documents, the Enhancing Connectivity and Sustainability in Bihar Road Project will widen and upgrade about 265 kilometers (km) of state highways to improve transport connectivity and safety in the state of Bihar. The project roads selected are spread across Bihar's rural areas that lack reliable road connectivity, resulting in limited access to health and educational institutions, commercial facilities, and government development agencies. The project also includes initiatives to strengthen transport planning, safety, and sustainability within the Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited.

Early Warning System Project Analysis
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The ADB categorized the project as follows:

Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement A
Indigenous Peoples C
Investment Description
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ADB Team Leaders:

Mr. Kanzo Nakai - Officer-in-charge, Transport Communications Division, SAD
Phone: (+63 2) 8632 6260
Email: knakai@adb.org

Mr. Kai Wei Yeo - Senior Transport Specialist
Phone: (+63 2) 8632 4254
Email: kyeo@adb.org

Executing Agency - Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited:

Website: https://bsrdcl.bihar.gov.in/
Address: RCD Mechanical Workshop Campus, Sheikhpura, Shahed Pir Ali Khan Marg, Bihar 800 014, India

Dr. Sandeep Kumar R. Pudakalkatti - Managing Director
Phone: (+91 612) 223 6711
Email: mdroadcorp@gmail.com

Mr. Qamar Alam - Chief General Manager
Email: bsrdcltd@gmail.com

Mr. Prabin Chandra Gupta - General Manager (Procurement)
Phone: +91 9431005702
Email: dgmproc.bsrdcl@gmail.com

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ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF ADB

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