Shimla Innovative Urban Transportation Project (NDB-SHIMLATRANSPORT)

Regions
  • South Asia
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Countries
  • India
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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Financial Institutions
  • New Development Bank (NDB)
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Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
U
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Borrower
Government of India
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Infrastructure
  • Transport
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 152.95 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Loan Amount (USD)
$ 152.95 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 208.10 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Currency conversion note:
Bank reported 17380
Converted using 2024-07-12 exchange rate.
Bank Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ NDB website

Updated in EWS Feb 24, 2025

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Project Description
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As stated by the NDB, the Project entails constructing an aerial ropeway transit network in Shimla, including stations and the network management system to provide efficient, safe and eco-friendly mobility within the city. The Project includes project management and capacity building to strengthen capacity of the implementing agency.

The Project will decongest road traffic through transport modal shift and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to enhanced mobility and efficient transportation in Shimla city.

Also, by demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of aerial ropeway transit solution, the Project is expected to set a precedent for other regions facing geographical and other constraints to conventional transport, to consider this solution as viable urban mass transport alternative.

Investment Description
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Private Actors Description
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As stated on the company's website, Ropeway & Rapid Transport System Development Corporation (RTDC) H.P. Ltd. is a company registered under Companies Act, 2013 with its headquarters at Shimla. The company is fully owned by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Private Actor 1 Private Actor 1 Role Private Actor 1 Sector Relation Private Actor 2 Private Actor 2 Role Private Actor 2 Sector
- - - - Ropeway & Rapid Transport System Development Corporation (RTDC) H.P. Ltd. Contractor Transport

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