Rajasthan Urban Livability Improvement Investment Program (ADB-59348-001)

Countries
  • India
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Financial Institutions
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
A
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Borrower
Government of India
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Sectors
  • Communications
  • Infrastructure
  • Water and Sanitation
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 400.00 million
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Loan Amount (USD)
$ 400.00 million
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Project Cost (USD)
$ 400.00 million
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Bank Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ ADB website

Updated in EWS Aug 5, 2026

Disclosed by Bank Jul 22, 2026

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Project Description
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According to bank's website, the proposed investment program aims to: (i) prepare long-term integrated city-level development plans; (ii) build the capacity of ULBs to focus on consumer-centric service improvement; (iii) ensure operational and financial sustainability of the assets through capable project management unit (PMU) and project implementation unit; (iv) advance detailed project report (DPR) preparation and smart packaging for readiness; (v) strengthen digital systems, the use of geographic information system, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and integrated digital service management systems (asset register, metering/billing analytics, NRW dashboard, and customer grievance platforms) for system monitoring and NRW management; (vi) enhancement of own-source revenues for financial sustainability; (vii) ensure payment security for publicprivate partnership (PPP) and hybrid annuity model (HAM) contracts; and (viii) adopt integrated planning that links anchor cities and satellite towns to manage sprawl and strengthen livability outcomes. A persistent constraint is the gap between capital investments and cost recovery and local institutional capacity for sustainable asset management.

Operationally, the program will (i) accelerate climate action through climate-resilient water supply, sanitation, and stormwater/flood management; (ii) enhance private sector participation through PPP and HAM contracting, performance-linked O&M;, and utility reforms that will strengthen bankability and fiscal sustainability; (iii) advance digital transformation through geographic information system (GIS) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), advanced metering infrastructure integration, e-procurement, and key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards for data-driven asset and contract management; (iv) develop strategic urban improvement plans for towns and cities and implement area-based interventions (mobility, public spaces, socio-economic infrastructure) to enhance livability and service levels; (v) computerized accounting, asset management and revenue realization systems to support improved local resources mobilization; and (v) build resilience and empowerment by improving reliable basic services, embedding gender equality and social inclusion and grievance redress, and building institutional capacity for inclusive, sustainable urban governance. A climate and private-sector lens is applied across design, procurement, monitoring, and evaluation to maximize results aligned with sustainable development goals.

Early Warning System Project Analysis
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Risk Classification: Substantial

Applicable Environment and Social Standards

  • ESS1: Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
  • ESS2: Labor and Working Conditions
  • ESS3: Resource Conservation and Pollution Prevention
  • ESS4: Health, Safety, and Security
  • ESS5: Land Acquisition and Land Use Restriction
  • ESS6: Biodiversity and Sustainable Natural Resources Management
  • ESS7: Indigenous Peoples
  • ESS8: Cultural Heritage
  • ESS9: Climate Change
  • ESS10: Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure
Investment Description
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Loan: Rajasthan Urban Livability Improvement Project

Ordinary capital resources US$ 400.00 million 


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