Project Loan 2226-IND: Kerala Sustainable Urban
Development (formerly Urban Infrastructure Development
and Environment II)
Project Number 32300-01
Loan Name Kerala Sustainable Urban Development
(formerly Urban Infrastructure Development and
Environment II)
Loan Number 2226
Type/Modality of Assistance [Approved] Ordinary
Capital Resources US$221.2 million
Thematic Classification Sustainable Economic Growth
Environmental Sustainability
Description The Project involves the improvement,
upgrading and expansion of the existing urban
infrastructure facilities and basic urban
environmental services (water supply, sewerage and
sanitation, urban drainage, solid waste management,
and urban roads and transport) in five municipal
corporations (MC) of the State of Kerala. The Project
also involves institutional strengthening and capacity
building of state and municipal agencies in urban
management and urban services provision as well as
poverty alleviation initiatives developed through
stakeholder participation.
Objective and Scope The expected impact of the Project
is increased growth potential of and reduced poverty
in the Project cities. The expected outcome of the
Project is improved urban environment, economy, and
living conditions for the 2.6 million people living
the five Project cities. To this end, the Project will
(i) improve and expand urban infrastructure and
services; (ii) enhance livelihoods; and (iii) improve
urban management, planning, and financing capacity of
the setor institutions especially the MCs to ensure
sustainable provision of urban infrastructure and
services.
Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Resettlement B
Indigenous People A
Summary of Environmental and Social Issues
Consultations Planned or Carried Out
Responsible ADB Officer Mr. Hiroyuki Ikemoto
([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Responsible ADB Department South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Social Sectors Division, SARD
Timetable for assistance design, processing, and
implementation
Fact Finding 01 May 2005 to 21 May 2005
Appraisal 28 Aug 2005 to 06 Sep 2005
Board Approval 20 Dec 2005
Geographical Location
Executing Agencies Local Self Government (Urban)
Department
Project Director, Project Management Unit
Indraprastham, Kuravankonam
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 004
Kerala, India
© 2006 Asian Development Bank
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