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Nepal
Summary: Feasibilty study for Koshi River, 75 kilometers (km); Narayani River, 85 km; Kaligandaki River, 95 km; and Karnali River, 115 km
Agriculture$0To be determinedNA
Nepal
Summary: The project includes (i) upgrading of 70 km East-West Highway (Bhairahawa to Chandrauta); (ii) Study of rest 370 km East-West highway (Chandraurta to Gaddachauki); (iii) some southern border connecting roads; (iv) trade component (detailed to be workout); and (iii) ICD at Dodhara/Chadani
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$0 NA
India
Summary: 13.73 km
Remarks: Pre-DPR stage, alignment finalization in progress
Transport/Road$39 millionTo be determinedNA
India
Summary: 185 km
Remarks: Pre-DPR stage, alignment is being finalized
Transport/Road$1 billionTo be determinedNA
BangladeshSolar Land-based PV Projects (Sonagazi, Rangpur,etc.)Energy$150 millionAsian Development Bank1, 3, 5Yes
BangladeshDhaka Power System Expansion and Strengthening ProjectEnergy$243 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh3, 4NA
Bhutan
Summary: The proposed MFF will support the development of run-of-river hydropower plant and transmission system facilities in the eastern region of Bhutan, with 442 MW capacity. The power generated from the plant can be supplied through the eastern grid network system for dual purposes of export and domestic consumption. To be developed as public private partnership. This project will be executed outside the scope of the projects that are identified to generate 10,000 MW by 2020. Once commissioned, the energy will meet domestic demand, and additional supply will be sold to India. The project will contribute to energy security and revenue for the government; promote economic growth and employment; and contribute toward climate change mitigation. In addition, it will promote cross-border power trade and access to clean electricity, contribute to energy sector development and institutional reform and support public–private partnerships program.
Remarks: Total MFF ADB financing is US$370.53 million; Government financing is US$144.00 million; and cofinancing is US$280.00 million; Overall total-US$794.53 million (Bhutan Country Operations Business Plan 2019–2021); Tranche 1 (2019) for ADB financing of US$123.36 million (OCR-US$50.00 million; COL, PBA US$50.00; COL RCI-US$20.00 million; COL, DRR US$3.36 million). Gov-US$24.00 million. Cofinancing-US$80.00 million (EIB, JICA). Tranche 2 (2020) for US$117.09 million (OCR-US$70.00 million; COL-US$47.09 million). Gov-US$20 million. Included in ADB pipeline. Tranche 3 (2021) for US$130.08 million (OCR-US$870.00 million; COL-US$40.00 million; COL RCI-US$10.00 million; COL DRR-US$6.72 million; DRR financing mechanisms-US$3.36 million. Gov-US$100.00 million. Cofinancing-US$200.00 million (EIB, JICA). Together with BHU-EN-11 and BHU-EN-12 form part of Druk Green Power Corporation's HPP with a total cost estimate of $3,000.00 million for three projects. Included in ADB 2019-2021 pipeline as SASEC Green Power Investment Program.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$795 millionAsian Development Bank Ordinary Capital Resources2No
India
Summary: 80 km
Transport/Road$285 millionTo be determinedNA
IndiaDevelopment of Best-in-Class Transport Infrastructure in Dehradun and MussoorieTransport/Road$180 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India2, 3, 4, 6NA
IndiaSustainable Urban Transport Project in Aizawl CityTransport/Road$310 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1, 2, 3, 4NA
IndiaSikkim Major District RoadsTransport/Road$94 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1, 2, 3, 5NA
IndiaDelhi Alwar RRTS (Second Line) (Tranche 1)Transport/Road$2 billionAsian Development Bank, Government of India2, 3, 4, 6NA
IndiaMetro Neo Nashik ProjectTransport/Road$300 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India2, 3, 4, 6NA
IndiaRajasthan State Highway Investment Program (Tranche 3)Transport/Road$129 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1, 2, 3, 5NA
IndiaMaharashtra State Roads (Phase 2)Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$500 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1, 2, 3, 5NA
IndiaBihar State Highways III Project (Phase 2)Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$407 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1, 2, 3, 5NA
India
Summary: Kalughat-Raxaul (485 km)
Remarks: Support the use of inland waterways for India-Nepal cargo movement and trade/transit arrangements; India and Nepal pursuit of inland waterways development for the movement of cargo within their bilateral framework for trade and transit. To provide additional access to maritime gateways for Nepal and effectively reduce dependence on land transit facilities.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India, Government of Nepal4Yes
India
Summary: Batnagar (India) to Biratnagar (Nepal) (228 km)
Remarks: Support containerized cargo movement from Nepal to Visakhapatnam port via Raxaul/Birgunj; Under the India-Nepal MoI to facilitate in-transit traffic using ECTS, a pilot with simplified modalities commence from Visakhapatnam (Vizag). Under this pilot, the shipping line undertakes the responsibility of discharging the cargo at the BCP in Nepal, obviating the need for the Nepal trade to undertake formalities in India. The pilot has been extended to Kolkata/Haldia ports in February 2019 and is expected to continue until the Treaty of Transit is suitably revised.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India, Government of Nepal2No
India
Summary: Delhi-Jaipur (277 km) Jaipur-Ajmer (135 km) Ajmer-Palanpur (403 km) Palanpur-Kandla (319 km)
Remarks: Supports Nepal access to Mumbai port; Nepal’s pursuit of access to ports on India’s west coast of Mumbai, connecting to Delhi NCR production centers via AH 1 or combination of road and rail routes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency1No
India
Summary: Rupaidiha-Kanpur (road, 278 km), then Kanpur-Mumbai (rail, 1,435 km)
Remarks: Supports Nepal access to Mumbai port; Nepal’s pursuit of access to ports on India’s west coast of Mumbai, connecting to Delhi NCR production centers via AH 1 or combination of road and rail routes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency2No
India
Summary: Sonauli (NEP)-Gorakhpur (95 km) Gorakhpur-Kanpur (364 km) Kanpur-Mumbai (1,291 km)
Remarks: Supports Nepal access to Mumbai port; Nepal’s pursuit of access to ports on India’s west coast of Mumbai, connecting to Delhi NCR production centers via AH 1 or combination of road and rail routes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency1No
India
Summary: Banbasa-Rudrapur (85 km) Rudrapur-Meerut (207 km) Meerut-Delhi (69 km) Delhi-Mumbai (1,411 km)
Remarks: Supports Nepal access to Mumbai port; Nepal’s pursuit of access to ports on India’s west coast of Mumbai, connecting to Delhi NCR production centers via AH 1 or combination of road and rail routes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency1No
India
Summary: NH38 and Chennai–Theni Highway – 463 km – 4-laning.
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India1No
Bhutan
Summary: Detailed study and design of mitigation measures
Remarks: Additional scope funded through SASEC RCP, GO400
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$400,000Asian Development Bank3No
Bhutan
Summary: 31 km: Construction of southern link feeder road connecting Phuentsholing to Lhamoizingkha District
Remarks: Additional scope funded through savings under SASEC TTFLP, Loan no.3421
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$4 millionAsian Development Bank, Royal Government of Bhutan3Yes
India
Summary: NH38 – 147 km: 4-laning.
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0To be determined1No
Bhutan
Summary: 3.6km: Construction of southern link feeder road connecting Phuentsholing to Samtsi
Remarks: Additional scope funded through savings under SASEC TTFLP, Loan no.3421
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$1 millionAsian Development Bank, Royal Government of Bhutan3No
India
Summary: AH1 - 335 km: 4 lanes completed.
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India1No
India
Summary: NH28 – 65 km: 4-lanes completed
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India1No
Bangladesh
Summary: 72 km: Construction of dual-gauge, double rail line and conversion of existing railway line into dual gauge on mainline between Akhaura and Laksham
Remarks: Part of the Construction of Dual Gauge Double Rail Line and Conversion of Existing Rail Line into Dual Gauge Between Akhaura and Laksam Project. Work in progress, 60% work completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$784 millionAsian Development Bank, European Investment Bank, Government of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: Preparation of a Detailed feasibility study report for the construction of a new international airport in Bangladesh namely "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport".
Remarks: DFS have been done by a renowned world consultancy firm named Nippon Koei Japan.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$17 millionA.T.F. - United Kingdom Department for International Development5Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Mono Pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar Mode S (MSSR Mode S), Automatic Dependant Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B, 5 sets) and Multilateration (MLAT-Dhaka and VTS 80 Nos), ATM Automation System and Air Traffic control Tower, Air Traffic Management Control Centre etc.
Remarks: Airspace of Bangladesh will be upgraded from single mode radar system to multimode radar system.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$87 millionA.T.F. - United Kingdom Department for International Development4Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: Govt of Bangladesh and CAAB
Remarks: Passenger and cargo handling capacity of the airport will be increased.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$275 millionA.T.F. - United Kingdom Department for International Development, Government of Bangladesh5Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: Revetment work 171,618m², Lang development 5,569,383 m3 and runway extension are 39377m²
Remarks: Runway will be extended from 9,000 feet to 10,700 feet.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$187 millionGovernment of Bangladesh5Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: Construction of 10,912 square-metter passenger terminal building with modern facilities, car parking, apron, etc.
Remarks: The airport will be run as an international airport.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$33 millionA.T.F. - United Kingdom Department for International Development5Yes
Sri LankaSL-RD-08: New Kelani Bridge in Sri LankaProject completed or under implementationTransport/Road$257 millionJapan International Cooperation AgencyNA
NepalNEP-RD-12: Nagdhunga Tunnel ConstructionTransport/Road$122 millionJapan International Cooperation AgencyNA
IndiaIND-PT-06: Access Road to Ennore Port through Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion ProgramProject completed or under implementationTransport/Ports$48 millionJapan International Cooperation Agency, Japan International Cooperation AgencyNA
IndiaIND-PT-05: Visakhapatnam Port Expansion ProjectProject completed or under implementationTransport/Ports$36 millionJapan International Cooperation Agency, Japan International Cooperation AgencyYes
NepalNEP-AP-05: TIA Air Traffic Control and Safety ImprovementTransport/Air$7 millionJapan International Cooperation AgencyYes
IndiaIND-RD-53: Bihar National Highway Improvement (Patna- Gaya)Transport/Road$0Japan International Cooperation AgencyNA
India
Summary: Construction of Moreh- Tamu Cross Border Bridge along the 149.70 km Tamu-Kyigone-Kalewa (TKK) road section, which is part of the 1,360 km. long India- Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway.
Remarks: India (Ministry of External Affairs) is undertaking the construction of two sections of the Trilateral Highway in Myanmar namely -- the 120.74 km Kalewa-Yagyi road section, and the 149.70 km Tamu-Kyigone-Kalewa (TKK) road section. Also included are the 69 bridges along with the approach road on TKK road. The Moreh-Tamu bridge is one of these. The tender was awarded to a private contractor, but there were issues with its performance, and the contract was terminated. In 2020 the High Court of Manipur supported the termination; after termination of old contract, the rebidding process has started.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$0Government of India1NA
BangladeshBAN-RD-32: Jamuna Railway Bridge ProjectTransport/Road$2 billionJapan International Cooperation AgencyNA
BangladeshBAN-RD-31: Western Bangladesh Bridge Improvement ProjectTransport/Road$312 millionJapan International Cooperation AgencyNA
BangladeshBAN-RD-30: Cross Border Road Improvement Project (incl. 5 bridges)Transport/Road$403 millionJapan International Cooperation AgencyNA
BhutanSASEC Air Connectivity Project (Gelephu)Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Air$50 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bhutan1/3/7No
India
Summary: 12 km
Remarks: Completion date - March 2022 Estimated cost- INR967 crore
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$1 billionGovernment of IndiaNA
India
Summary: 110 km connecting to Myanmar border
Remarks: Target completion: Dec 2023 Estimated cost: INR12,264 crore ($1.65 billion)
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$2 billionGovernment of IndiaNA
Nepal
Summary: Nepal - 13.156 Km, India - 5.445 Km Total: 18.601 km
Remarks: Target completion: March 2022 Estimated cost INR374 crore
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$505 millionGovernment of IndiaNA
India
Summary: 82 km connecting to India - Myanmar border
Remarks: Target Completion: March 2026 Anticipated cost: INR 6,911 cr Phase III Pherima-Zubza (38.00km) contains intense hilly area have 14 tunnels (Total length - 24.36km)
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$934 millionGovernment of IndiaNA
India
Summary: Visakhapatnam to Batnaha in India (1,371 km)
Remarks: Supports containerized cargo movement from Nepal to Visakhapatnam port via Raxaul/Birgunj. Under the India-Nepal MoI to facilitate in-transit traffic using ECTS, which simplifies trade modalities commencing from Visakhapatnam (Vizag). Under this program, the shipping line undertakes the responsibility of discharging the cargo at the BCP in Nepal, obviating the need for the Nepal trade to undertake formalities in India. ECTS has been extended to Kolkata/Haldia ports in February 2019 and is expected to continue until the Treaty of Transit is suitably revised.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of Nepal2No
India
Summary: Kolkata, Haldia to Bathnaha in India (763 km)
Remarks: Supports containerized cargo movement from Nepal to Visakhapatnam port via Raxaul/Birgunj. Under the India-Nepal MoI to facilitate in-transit traffic using ECTS, which simplifies trade modalities commencing from Visakhapatnam (Vizag). Under this program, the shipping line undertakes the responsibility of discharging the cargo at the BCP in Nepal, obviating the need for the Nepal trade to undertake formalities in India. ECTS has been extended to Kolkata/Haldia ports in February 2019 and is expected to continue until the Treaty of Transit is suitably revised.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of India, Government of Nepal2No
India
Summary: Visakhapatnam (India) to Birgunj (Nepal) (1,436 km)
Remarks: Supports containerized cargo movement from Nepal to Visakhapatnam port via Raxaul/Birgunj. Under the India-Nepal MoI to facilitate in-transit traffic using ECTS, which simplifies trade modalities commencing from Visakhapatnam (Vizag). Under this program, the shipping line undertakes the responsibility of discharging the cargo at the BCP in Nepal, obviating the need for the Nepal trade to undertake formalities in India. ECTS has been extended to Kolkata/Haldia ports in February 2019 and is expected to continue until the Treaty of Transit is suitably revised.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of India, Government of Nepal2No
India
Summary: Construction of Delhi-Gandhigram (484 km) and Gandhigram-Kandla (1,344 km)
Remarks: Supports Nepal access to Mumbai port; Nepal's pursuit of access to port on India's west cost of Mumbai, connecting to Delhi NCR production centers via AH 1 or combination of road and rail routes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency2No
India
Summary: Construction of Rupaidiha-Kanpur (road, 278 km) then Kanpur-Mumbai (rail, 1,435 km)
Remarks: Supports Nepal access to Mumbai port; Nepal's pursuit of access to port on India's west cost of Mumbai, connecting to Delhi NCR production centers via AH 1 or combination of road and rail routes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency2Yes
India
Summary: Construction of the following: Sonauli-Gorakhpur (road, 95 km) then Gorakhpur-Mumbai (by rail, 1,648 km)
Remarks: Supports Nepal access to Mumbai port; Nepal's pursuit of access to port on India's west cost of Mumbai, connecting to Delhi NCR production centers via AH 1 or combination of road and rail routes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency2No
India
Summary: Construction of the following Banbasa-Rudrapur (85 km; road), Rudrapur-Meerut (207 km; rail), Meerut-Delhi (69 km road), Delhi-Mumbai (1,415 km, rail)
Remarks: Supports Nepal's access to Mumbai port; Nepal's pursuit of access to port on India's west cost of Mumbai, connecting to Delhi NCR production centers via AH 1 or combination of road and rail routes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency2No
India
Summary: Construction of the following: Banbasa-Pilibhit (53 km), Pilibhit-Bareilly (51 km), Bareilly-Delhi (268 km), Delhi-Mumbai (1,415 km)
Remarks: Supports Nepal 's access to Mumbai port; Nepal's pursuit of access to port on India's west cost of Mumbai, connecting to Delhi NCR production centers via AH 1 or combination of road and rail routes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency2No
BangladeshSASEC Inland Waterways ProjectProject planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Inland Water Transport$200 millionAsian Development Bank1/7No
India
Summary: Kolkata/Haldia to Kalughat (617 km)
Remarks: Support the use of inland waterways for India-Nepal cargo movement and trade/transit arrangements; India and Nepal pursuit of inland waterways development for the movement of cargo within their bilateral framework for trade and transit. To provide additional access to maritime gateways for Nepal and effectively reduce dependence on land transit facilities.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Inland Water Transport$0Government of India, Government of Nepal4No
BangladeshDevelopment of Dhirasram Inland Container Depot ProjectProject planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Ports$0 1/3No
BangladeshBAN-RW-18: SASEC Railway Connectivity Dhaka-Cumilla Chord-line Project (tranche 1)Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$0 1/7No
India
Summary: 118.52 km road upgrade
Remarks: DPR stage Estimated cost: INR 2670 crore
Transport/Road$360 million NA
India
Summary: 220 km road upgrade
Remarks: DPR stage Estimated Cost: INR 5444 crore
Transport/Road$735 million NA
Myanmar
Summary: AH1 – 16 km: 2-lane road through hilly terrain.
Remarks: Bridges ongoing under World Bank support.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of Myanmar2No
Myanmar
Summary: NH8 – 160 km: Upgrading of 2-lane road.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India, Government of Myanmar2No
Myanmar
Summary: NH1 – 68 km: Widening to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Complementary alternate route to SASEC Road Corridor 1 and 4 in Nepal. This is part of SASEC Road Corridor 1a spur road.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of Myanmar1No
Myanmar
Summary: AH1 - 136 km: Upgrading of 2 lane road.
Remarks: Project included in ADB’s indicative assistance pipeline for 2021/2022 as SASEC Highway Enhancement Project I & II.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of Myanmar2No
Myanmar
Summary: AH1 - 64 km: Upgrading of 2 lane road.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0World Food Programme2No
Sri Lanka
Summary: Galewela–Dambulla section, 2-laning upgrade.
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of Sri Lanka2No
Sri Lanka
Summary: Construction of 5.3 km elevated highway between the New Kelani Bridge (NKB) and the port. The project is being carried out. It will link the port with the Colombo Katunayake Expressway (CKE) via the NKB, and then extend the expressway network into the city. Plans being prepared to minimize traffic congestion due to new expressway at the Galle Face roundabout near the Colombo Port.
Remarks: ADB approved in October 2018 the SASEC Port Access Elevated Highway Project. ADB financing of US$300.00 million was committed in January 2019 (Loan 3716). A US$1.25 million TA project funded by JFPR is piggy backed to provide support for improving Sri Lanka's trade logistics and optimize benefits from improved connectivity to the port.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$360 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Sri Lanka3No
Sri Lanka
Summary: 17 km: Widening of the Kelani Bridge to 6 lanes and new elevated extension to Colombo port.
Remarks:
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$100 millionGovernment of Sri Lanka, Japan International Cooperation Agency3No
Sri Lanka
Summary: A12 – 101 km: Construction of 4-lane road as an extension of the Central Expressway.
Remarks: MOU signed with India include “development of Dambulla–Trincomalee road” as an Expressway through joint investments by India and Sri Lanka.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$540 millionGovernment of India, Government of Sri Lanka1Yes
Sri Lanka
Summary: 62 km: Stage IV – Construction of the Kurunegala to Dambulla section.
Remarks: FS completed.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$895 millionGovernment of Sri Lanka, To be determined1No
Sri Lanka
Summary: 33 km: Stage III – Construction of Pothuhera to Galagedara (Kandy) section.
Remarks: FS completed. This is part of SASEC Road Corridor 6a spur road.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$500 millionGovernment of Sri Lanka, Government of People's Republic of China1Yes
Sri Lanka
Summary: 49 km: Stage II – Construction of expressway Meerigama to Kurunegala and Ambepussa link road.
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$952 millionGovernment of Sri Lanka1No
Sri Lanka
Summary: 37 km: Stage 1 – Construction of expressway from Kadawatha to Meerigama.
Remarks: ADB approved in October 2018 the SASEC Port Access Elevated Highway Project. ADB financing of US$300.00 million was committed in January 2019 (Loan 3716). A US$1.25 million TA project funded by JFPR is piggy backed to provide support for improving Sri Lanka's trade logistics and optimize benefits from improved connectivity to the port.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$1 billionGovernment of Sri Lanka, Government of People's Republic of China1Yes
Nepal
Summary: To upgrade to 4 lanes the 90-km section between Mugling and Pokhara to AH Class 1 standard. Includes financing two major bridges along Seti and Madi rivers. Mugling is a major junction and connects to Narayanghat and onward to India.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$262 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Nepal1Yes
Nepal
Summary: AH- 2 – 120 km: Upgrading of road to 4 lanes between Kakarvitta and Laukahi at the eastern end of the East?West Highway.
Remarks: MOU signed with India includes “development of Dambulla–Trincomalee road” as an Expressway through joint investments by India and Sri Lanka.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$320 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Nepal1Yes
Nepal
Summary: AH-2 ? 87 km: Upgrading of road to 4 lanes.
Remarks: FS completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$256 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Nepal1No
Nepal
Summary: AH-2 ? 20.6 km: Upgrading of road to 4 lanes.
Remarks: FS completed. This is part of SASEC Road Corridor 6a spur road.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$50 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Nepal1Yes
Nepal
Summary: AH-2, 130 Km; Expansion of road section of East - West Highway in 4 lane standard.
Remarks: FS completed. Construction to complete 2019.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$450 millionGovernment of Nepal1No
Nepal
Summary: AH-42 – 29 km: Upgrade of main road to the border (Tribhuvan Highway) at Birgunj, including link road to the new border crossing facility.
Remarks: FS and Design completed. Funding agreed with EXIM Bank of China.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$30 millionGovernment of Nepal1No
Nepal
Summary: 76 km: “Fast Track Road” (from Kathmandu to Nijgadh), is designed to provide shorter and safer access from Kathmandu to the southern Terai region to the south and to the Indian border at Birgunj.
Remarks: Project included in ADB’s indicative assistance pipeline for 2019 as SASEC Mugling-Pokhara Highway Improvement Project Phase I with ADB loan of US$241.00 million.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$1 billionGovernment of Nepal1No
Nepal
Summary: AH-2–Upgrading of road to 4 lanes: Pathlaiya? Hetauda? Narayanghat road (106 km).
Remarks: Project included in ADB’s indicative assistance pipeline for 2021-2022 as SASEC Highway Enhancement Project I & II.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$320 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Nepal1Yes
Nepal
Summary: AH-42 33.3 Km; Improvement and Widening of Mugling - Narayanghat Highway in 2 lane standard.
Remarks: Covered by the ADB project SASEC Highway Improvement Project with ADB funding of US$180 million (Loan 3722) approved by ADB in 2018.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$48 million 2No
Nepal
Summary: AH 42–96 km: Subcomponent of the Nepal–India Regional Trade and Transport Project (NIRTTP) involving the improvement of existing 96 kms into a dedicated 2-lane road with full application of road safety measures, bypasses, and 2-lane new road on the other bank of the Trishuli River.
Remarks: Project included in ADB’s indicative assistance pipeline for 2021-2022 as SASEC Highway Enhancement Project I & II.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$257 millionGovernment of Nepal2Yes
Myanmar
Summary: Covered by ADB Loan 3994-MYA: Second Greater Mekong Subregion Highway Modernization Project, which will (i) develop a new four-lane arterial expressway between Bago (Bago region) and Kyaikto (Mon state) of about 64 kilometers (km), along the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC).
Remarks: This will also cover (ii) building the government's capacity to develop and manage expressways meeting international standards; and (iii) ensuring road safety in the Bago-Kyaikto corridor.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$484 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Myanmar2No
Myanmar
Summary: Covered by ADB loan 3747-MYA GMS Highway Modernization project, which will improve transport conditions along Myanmar's East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) and North-South Economic Corridor (NSEC).
Remarks: This covers (i) upgrading about 99 km of GMS highways, (ii) improving the safety of the Yangon-Mandalay expressway, and (iii) preparing detailed designs for other highway projects on the GMS corridors.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$195 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Myanmar2No
Myanmar
Summary: Covered by ADB loan 3747-MYA GMS Highway Modernization project, which will improve transport conditions along Myanmar's East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) and North-South Economic Corridor (NSEC).
Remarks: This covers (i) upgrading about 99 km of GMS highways, (ii) improving the safety of the Yangon-Mandalay expressway, and (iii) preparing detailed designs for other highway projects on the GMS corridors.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$195 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Myanmar2No
Myanmar
Summary: AH1 ? 66 km: Upgrading of 2-lane section near Thai Border.
Remarks: The NIRTTP is being implemented by the Government with assistance from the World Bank. NIRTTP was approved in 2013. It is being implemented by three different ministries. A sub-component of NIRTTP project is to prepare a feasibility study of Kathmandu (Nagdhunga)–Naubise–Mugling road improvement.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$122 millionGovernment of Myanmar, Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific2No
Myanmar
Summary: AH1 ? 68 km: Upgrading to 2-lane highway.
Remarks: Completed.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$51 millionGovernment of Myanmar2Yes
Myanmar
Summary: Construction of 33 km 4-lane road connecting East Dragon with Thilawa port The components of the project include: (i) the reconstruction of 5.5 km of the currently partially improved 4-lane divided road; (ii) widening of 16.5 km of a recently constructed 2-lane road into a 4-lane divided typical section, along with the construction of additional 2-lane bridges; (iii) resurfacing and minor repairs of the 1.4-km Thanlyin Bridge, including a verification of the original bridge design and as-built drawings, and a complete detailed bridge-condition survey; and (iv) the reconstruction and widening of a northerly 9.4 km section of the 2-lane road connection with Highway No. 2.
Remarks: Completed in 2017.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Road$42 millionJapan International Cooperation Agency1No
Myanmar
Summary: 99 km section upgrading to 2 ? lane highway.
Remarks: Completed. SASEC project MYA-RD-04 covers 64 km of expressway improvement (Yangon–Bago) and about 530 km of safety improvements.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$104 millionGovernment of Myanmar2No
Myanmar
Summary: NH2 - 3.7 km. Elimination of bottleneck along main north-south route.
Remarks: Completed.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$25 millionGovernment of Myanmar1No
Myanmar
Summary: NH2 – 1 km – Construction of new bridge on NH2 to improve access to Thilawa.
Remarks: Upgraded on a BOT basis.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$289 millionGovernment of Myanmar, Japan International Cooperation Agency1Yes
Myanmar
Summary: 64 km of expressway improvement (Yangon–Bago) and about 530 km of safety improvements.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$91 millionGovernment of Myanmar1No
Myanmar
Summary: NH1 -518 km: Widening of 2 lane road.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$500 millionWorld Food Programme1No
Myanmar
Summary: 120 km: Upgrading to 2 lane highway.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$190 millionGovernment of India, Government of Myanmar2No
Myanmar
Summary: Trilateral Highway - 150 km: Built in 2009 now requires provision of 69 new bridges.
Remarks: Improved access to port and Special Economic Zone.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$143 millionGovernment of India, Government of Myanmar2No
India
Summary: NH 40 – 82 km: 4 laning of Shillong–Guwahati road.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India1No
India
Summary: NH36 – 39 km: 4-laning.
Remarks: Completed
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India1No
India
Summary: NH27 – 123 km: 4-laning.
Remarks: Completed
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India1No
India
Summary: NH31 113 km: 4-laning
Remarks: Completed
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India1No
India
Summary: AH45 – 120 km: 4-laning.
Remarks: Being implemented by NHAI of India. MOU signed August 2016. Contract for construction signed April 2018.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India1No
India
Summary: AH45 – 1060 km: 4-laning.
Remarks: Being implemented by NHAI of India.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of India1No
India
Summary: Four/Six laning of Moradabad-Bareilly section of NH 24 in Uttar Pradesh on design-build-finance-operate-transfer (DBFOT) basis under NHDP III (148.000 km to 262.000) spanning 114 km to improve connection to Nepal via Mahendra Nagar (Bhimdatta).
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$258 million 2No
India
Summary: Six laning of Hapur – Moradabad NH 24 comprising section of NH 24 (New NH-9) from km 50.00 to km 149.867 on a DBFOT basis (99.867 km) to improve connection to Nepal via Mahendra Nagar (Bhimdatta).
Remarks: Completed
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$435 million 2No
India
Summary: Involves improvement/ construction of bypass, service lanes, elevated corridor, flyover to improve connection to Nepal via Mahendra Nagar (Bhimdatta).
Remarks: Completed
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$46 million 2No
India
Summary: Involves improvement/ construction of Rupaidiha- Barabanki link (144 km) to improve connection to Nepal via Nepalgunj.
Remarks: Completed
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$180 million 2No
India
Summary: Consists of four-laning of Sonauli- Gorakhpur road (83 km). Implemented by NHAI. To improve connection to Nepal via Sonauli.
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$74 million 2No
India
Summary: Involves the upgrading of Nagapattinam-Thoothukudi in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, with estimated cost of USD 1.01 bn. This project was proposed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The scope of works includes the development of four lane road and offers an opportunity for Contractor.
Remarks: Completed
Project planned and funding identified which may or may not be finalized.Transport/Road$1 billionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: AH48 ? 17 km: Upgrading from 2/4 lanes.
Remarks: Completed
Project planned and funding identified which may or may not be finalized.Transport/Road$25 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India2No
India
Summary: NH 40 – 95 km: road upgrade and suspension bridge rehabilitation project. This project is included in the "Bharatmala" program of the Government of India.
Remarks: Completed
Project planned and funding identified.Transport/Road$237 millionGovernment of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency2Yes
India
Summary: AH2 - 37 km: 4-laning of connecting road between Nepal and Bangladesh.
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$63 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1No
India
Summary: AH 2 – 1.6 km: Mechi Bridge and approaches on India-Nepal border linking Kakarvitta and Panitanki.
Remarks: Completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$16 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1No
India
Summary: 5 km: Construction of new link road to Pasakha ICD in Bhutan.
Remarks: Final DPR submitted in August 2017. JICA loan agreement signed in March 2018.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$10 millionGovernment of India2No
India
Summary: AH48 ? 90 km: Upgrading to 2?4 lanes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$89 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1 / 2No
India
Summary: 3 kms of road link to bypass Moreh town and to connect to Integrated Check Post on India–Myanmar border.
Remarks: Covered by the ADB project SASEC Road Connectivity Investment Program-Tranche II with ADB financing of US$150.00 million (Loan 3690). Loan agreement signed October 2018. Being implemented by NHIDCL.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$4 millionGovernment of India2Yes
India
Summary: NH39 - 55 and 20 km: Upgrade to two road sections in two packages.
Remarks: Being implemented by NHIDCL.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$135 millionAsian Development Bank2No
India
Summary: NH 39 – 106 km: Upgrading to connect Kohima in Nagaland to Manipur.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$189 millionAsian Development Bank1Yes
India
Summary: NH 39 – 36 km: Upgrading to connect Kohima in Nagaland to Manipur Part 1.
Remarks: Alignment finalized.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$64 millionAsian Development Bank1Yes
India
Summary: NH 36/39 – 14 km: Construction of Dimapur Bypass (Assam Portion) with 4-6 lane pavement on EPC basis up to end point of the Assam portion.
Remarks: Covered by the ADB project SASEC Road Connectivity Investment Program Tranche II with ADB financing of US$150.00 million (Loan 3690). Loan agreement was signed in October 2018. This tranche II of ADB MFF will finance two packages.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$56 millionGovernment of India1Yes
India
Summary: NH 36/39 – 20 km: Construction of 4–6-lanes of the Daboka Dimapur section – Dimapur Bypass.
Remarks: DPR finalized. Construction planned in 2021–2022.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$55 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH39 – 14 km: 4-laning of Dimapur–Kohima. Km 152 - Km 167. Package III.
Remarks: DPR finalized. Included in ADB pipeline.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$49 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH39 – 14 km: 4-laning of Dimapur–Kohima section. Km 139 - Km 152. Package II.
Remarks: As of 31 July 2019, appointment date yet to be declared.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$49 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH39 – 15 km: 4-laning of Dimapur - Kohima section km 124–km 139 Package I.
Remarks: Physical progress as of 31 July 2019: 36.53% Financial progress as of 31 July 2019: 31.92% Target date: September 2019
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$55 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: AH1 – 129 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes in some sections and upgrading to 2 lanes in hilly stretches.
Remarks: Km 152 - Km 167 Physical progress as of 31 July 2019: 35.05% Financial progress as of 31 July 2019: 46.41% Target date: August 2019
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$165 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH31C – 30 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Km 139 - Km 152 Physical progress as of 31 July 2019: 72.97% Financial progress as of 31 July 2019: 67.48% Target date: August 2019
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$45 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH31C – 400 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Physical progress as of 31 July 2019: 58.12% Financial progress as of 31 July 2019: 48.38% Target date: September 2019
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$600 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH31C – 100 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes.
Remarks: As of 31 July 2019, Daboka-Manja-Loharijan (Dimpur)-Kahtkhati (130km). Feasibility complete. DPR in progress. Target date was December 2018.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$150 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH31D and NH31C – 70 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Part of East-West Corridor of National Highway Development Project.
Project planned and funding identified which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$105 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH31 – 131 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Part of East–West Corridor of National Highway Development Project.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$200 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH31 – 21 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Part of East–West Corridor of National Highway Development Project.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$31 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH34 – 54 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes under NHDP Phase-III on DBFOT (Toll) basis.
Remarks: Part of East–West Corridor of National Highway Development Project.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$83 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH34 – 102 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes under NHDP Phase-III on DBFOT (Toll) basis.
Remarks: Part of East–West Corridor of National Highway Development Project.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$154 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH-34 – 94 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes in the State of West Bengal under National Highway Development Project Phase-III on DBFOT (Toll) basis.
Remarks: Part of East–West Corridor of National Highway Development Project.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$150 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH34 – 78 km: Upgrading to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Under implementation by NHAI.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$107 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH-34 – 84 km: The project will upgrade to 4 lanes the main highway north from Kolkata
Remarks: Under implementation by NHAI.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$124 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH35 – 81 km: The project will upgrade to 4-lanes the road link to connect with Petrapole Integrated Check Post.
Remarks: Under implementation by NHAI.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$130 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1Yes
India
Summary: Various – 8 km: The project will upgrade the link between Dankuni and NH34 near Barasat into an elevated expressway.
Remarks: Under implementation by NHAI.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Road$20 millionTo be determined1No
India
Summary: AH45/NH60 – 119 km: This project will repair the existing 4-lane Balasore–Kharagpur highway and expand it to 6 lanes.
Remarks: Under NHDP Phase-III on DBFOT (Annuity) Basis.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$67 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: AH45/NH5 – 63 km: The project will upgrade part of the Bhadrak–Balasore road from 4 lanes to 6 lanes.
Remarks: West Bengal PWD is preparing DPR. Implementation of the project will be by West Bengal PWD.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$34 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: AH45/NH5 – 74 km: The project will upgrade the road to 6 lanes.
Remarks: To be implemented by West Bengal Public Works Department.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$210 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH5A - 77 km: The project will upgrade the feeder road to connect Paradip Port with the road corridor.
Remarks: NHDP Phase 1 to be executed as BOT (toll) on DBFOT basis.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$115 millionGovernment of India3No
India
Summary: AH45/NH5 - 61 km: The project will widen a section of Bhubaneshwar–Chandikhole road to 6 lanes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$150 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: AH45 – 111 km: The project will upgrade a section of the Tada–Nellore road to 6 lanes.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$73 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: AH45 - 43 km: The project will upgrade the a section of the Chennai–Tada road to 6 lanes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$60 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: The project will construct a 19-km elevated expressway that would connect Chennai port to the main north-south highway and ease congestion at the port gate.
Project planned and DPR under preparationTransport/Road$225 millionGovernment of India3No
India
Summary: AH1 – 130 km: The project will upgrade a section of the Bhubaneshwar–Chandikhole road from 4 lanes to 6 lanes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$195 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH83 - 25 km: The road will ugrade the Gaya–Dobhi road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes.
project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$38 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH83 - 105 km: The project will upgrade a section of the Patna–Gaya road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes.
Remarks: NHAI has mobilized DPR consultant.
project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$160 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH77 - 63 km: This project will upgrade the road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes.
Remarks: 4-laning completed.
project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$95 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH28 – 15 km: This project will upgrade from 2 lanes to 4 lanes the road extension south of Motihari to link in with the 4-lane section southward from Pipra Kothi.
Remarks: No commitment from NHAI at this stage, but could form extension of IND-RD-01.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Road$22 millionGovernment of India1No
India
Summary: NH28A – 67 km: This project will ugrade the road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, and will include a link road to the new border post.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$100 millionGovernment of India1No
Bhutan
Summary: The road, about 55 km under the Department of Roads (DOR), is used as an alternative road bypassing Sorchen and Kamji unstable areas. This also forms part of the Southern East West Highway (SEWH) connecting Phuentsholing-Lhamoizingkha-Sarpang.
Remarks: This is part of SASEC Road Corridor 3a spur road.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Road$20 millionGovernment of Bhutan, To be determined3No
Bhutan
Summary: The project will construct a 2.7 km bypass road connecting the new mini dry port at Phuentsholing to the Thimphu-Phuentsholing Highway.
Remarks: Covered by SASEC Road Connectivity Project with ADB financing of $50.35 million (Grant 0400 and Loan 3139). This is part of SASEC Road Corridor 3a spur road.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$7 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bhutan3No
Bhutan
Summary: The project will construct 1.2 km of access road connecting Pasakha industrial area to new land custom station (LCS) at Allay. It will also construct a 122.8-m Bhalujhora bridge, multicellular culvert box, LCS, road work of PAR, and gabion structures.
Remarks: This is part of SASEC corridor 3a spur road. Covered by SASEC Road Connectivity Project with ADB financing of US$50.35 million (Grants 0400 and Loan 3139).
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$7 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bhutan3No
Bhutan
Summary: The project will construct a 3.3 km southern link feeder road connecting Phuentsholing to Samtse District.
Remarks: Covered by SASEC Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project with ADB funding of US$19.61 million (Loan 3421 and Grant 0492). This is part of corridor 3a spur road.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$7 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bhutan3No
Bangladesh
Summary: The project will upgrade 248 km of N102 and N1 to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Project completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$0Government of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: N1/102 – 50 km: The project will upgrade and convert to 4 lanes the road to Tripura in the northeast region of India.
Remarks: This is part of corridor 2a spur road.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$430 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India1No
Bangladesh
Summary: R250 – 43 km: The project will upgrade to 4 lanes the highway’s link road to corridor 4.
Remarks: FS/DD and DPR preparation is under way under ADB's TA loan project (SRTPPF II Loan 3295).
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Road$250 millionTo be determined1No
Bangladesh
Summary: The project will improve 47 km of road from 2 lanes to a 4-lane highway.
Remarks: AIIB funding of US$268.00 million has been programmed.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$435 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government-to-Government PPP with Japan1Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: N2 - 226 km: This project will improve the Dhaka–Sylhet Highway by building a 4-lane road link.
Remarks: ERD requested ADB to finance and it is included in ADB's 2020 pipeline.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Road$1 billionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh1Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: N8 / R880 / R881– 236 km: This project will improve the Bhanga-Barisal-Kuakala section of the road and the road connecting through to Payra Port.
Remarks: Complementary to SASEC Road Corridor 4 & 4b leading to ports. This is part of corridor 4c spur road. ADB Financing is to be determined. This project is not included in the ADB ICPM.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$1 billionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh3Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: N7 / AH1 – 212 km: The project will improve the road connecting Dhaka with the Mongla seaport. The project will upgrade the existing road to a 4-lane highway, with safety features.
Remarks: This road is an important feeder road to national highway N7 and part of Asian Highway Network (AH1) connecting Dhaka with Mongla port through Daulatdia ferry ghat and Land Port at Jashore. Economic feeder road to SASEC Road Corridor 4B. This is part of corridor 4b spur road. Daulatdia-Faridpur section is part of Daulatdia-Faridpur-Bhanga-Barishal road.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Road$955 millionTo be determined3No
Bangladesh
Summary: Khulna – Mongla Highway – 37 km: The project will upgrade the road by widening it to 4 lanes.
Remarks: FS/DD completed with ADB financing. This is part of corridor 4b spur road.
Project planned but no funding identified Transport/Road$143 millionTo be determined2No
Bangladesh
Summary: N7 – 46 km: The project will upgrade existing 2-lane sections of the Jhenaida-Jessore road to 4 lanes.
Remarks: DPR has been prepared for Jashore – Khulna – Mongla sections with ADB funding assistance (SRTPPF II Loan 3295). This is part of corridor 4b spur road.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$270 millionTo be determined2Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: N507 / N6 / N704 / N705 – 170 km: The project will upgrade sections of the road to 2 lanes, later to be upgraded to 4 lanes.
Remarks: FS/DD of Natore- Bonpara road section prepared under ADB's SRTPPF project. FS/ DD of Bonpara-Jhenaidah road is ongoing under SRTPPF-II project (Loan 3295). This is part of corridor 4b spur road.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$1 billionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government-to-Government PPP with Japan2Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: N502 – 67 km: The project will upgrade the road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Cost estimate by consultant. This is part of corridor 4b spur road.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Road$400 millionTo be determined2No
Bangladesh
Summary: N3 - 16 km: This project will improve the highway leading to the airport from 4 to 6 lanes.
Remarks: Part of the project Greater Dhaka Sustainable Urban Transport Project with ADB financing of US$160.00 million (Loan 2862/ 2863/ 2864).
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$245 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: N4 – 69 km: This project will upgrade the road to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Project part of the project SASEC Road Connectivity Project with ADB financing of US$198.00 million (Loan 2949).
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$417 millionAsian Development Bank, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, Government of Bangladesh, OPEC Fund for International Development1No
Bangladesh
Summary: N514/405 – 190 km: This project will upgrade the road by building 2 lanes, later to be upgraded to 4 lanes.
Remarks: Included in the ADB project Dhaka−Northwest Corridor Road Project with ADB financing of US$300.00 million (Loan 3592/3593). Phase 2 of the Dhaka-Northwest international trade corridor (Elenga-Hatikumrul-Rangpur section) upgraded.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$2 billionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh2No
Bangladesh
Summary: N5/ N506/ N509/ Feeder Road (LGED) – 160 km: of Rangpur. This project will upgrade the Tista-Kakina Road (58 km) to 4 lanes and the Rangpur-Mohipur-Kakina road (102 km) to 4 lanes with service lane.
Remarks: FS/DD of Rangpur- Burimari road completed with ADB financing, which will be reviewed with ADB financing. This is part of corridor 4a spur road.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$1 billionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh1Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: NH5 ? 202 km: This project will upgrade to 4 lanes the highway from Rangpur to Banglabandha border with India.
Remarks: Draft FS/DD has been submitted to Government by the Consultants under the ADB project Subregional Transport Project Preparatory Facility (SRTPPF-II) (Loan 3295). Detailed Design is in process and will be submitted in December 2019.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$2 billionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh1Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: This project will upgrade 136-km of Class II roads on AH41 to 4-lane Class I as potential future link to Myanmar via Teknaf.
Remarks: ADB financing to be determined. This project is not included in the ADB ICPM.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$2 billionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: The 9-km tunnel project will connect the port city of Chattogram to the far side of the Karnaphuli River, the site of a new PRC-supported economic zone.
Remarks: China Exim Bank has provided US$706 million. The outstanding balance to be provided by the Govt of Bangladesh.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$1 billionGovernment of Bangladesh3No
Bangladesh
Summary: This expressway project will be undertaken in three packages. It includes construction of 218-km 4-lane highway with provision for 6 lanes, construction of service roads, and two major bridges.
Remarks: The Government has announced that the project will not be pursued.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$3 billion 1No
Bangladesh
Summary: This project will construct a 12-km 6-lane road, providing last mile connectivity to Chattogram port from the Dhaka-Chattogram highway.
Remarks: Detailed Design is in process under SRTPPF-II.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Road$150 millionAsian Development Bank3Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: This project will upgrade 50 km of roads to Asian Highway Class II.
Remarks: Important feeder road into northeastern states of India. DPR completed, including financial plan for Indian LOC (TBC). JICA to fund construction of 8 bridges. DPR or DPP?
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$100 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India, Japan International Cooperation Agency3Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: The project will construct a new 4-lane Kanchpur, Meghna and Gumpti 2nd bridges and rehabilitate existing bridges. The bridge and approach are 6 km in length.
Remarks: Project completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$1 billionGovernment of Bangladesh, Japan International Cooperation Agency1No
Bangladesh
Summary: The project will construct an 80-km connection to the Dhaka–Mawa Highway, which directly links with the Padma Bridge, linking the Dhaka–Aricha Highway (NH5) and the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway (NH1).
Remarks: FS done, PDPP approved in principle, proposal submitted by Govt of Malaysia but not yet finalized.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$2 billionGovernment of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: The project will construct a 24-km uninterrupted road connection between the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway and the Dhaka–Tangail–Hatikamral Highway through the ongoing Dhaka Elevated Expressway along A12.
Remarks: Land acquisition ongoing, consultant engaged, loan agreement not yet finalized.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$2 billionGovernment of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: The project will construct a 46.73-km uninterrupted road connection between the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway and the Dhaka-Tangail-Hatikamrul Highway through the proposed Dhaka–Ashulia elevated expressway along AH 2.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$1 billion 1No
Bangladesh
Summary: The project will construct a 55-km 4-lane link road between Mawa and Dhaka.
Remarks: Project completed
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$860 millionGovernment of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: The project will construct an 11-km approach road from the south end from Janjira to the bridge and a 1.6-km road to Mawa from the southern end.
Remarks: The total cost of BAN-RD-03 and BAN-RD-04 is US$3,900 million.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$1 billionGovernment of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: AH1 – 38 km. The project will construct a new multipurpose bridge with a length of 6.1 kms with viaduct of 3 km.
Remarks: Project completed.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$3 billionGovernment of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: New AH1 – 137 km: The project will ugrade to 4 lanes a higway to connect the Indian border with the new Padma Multi-purpose Bridge Approach Alignment.
Remarks: Proposed for Indian Line of Credit financing (TBC). FS and DPR ongoing under SRTPPF- II project.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Road$920 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India1No
Bangladesh
Summary: AH1 – 38 km: The project will upgrade the Benapole highway to 4 lanes.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Road$41 millionGovernment of Bangladesh1No
Nepal
Summary: The project will rehabilitate and upgrade about 69 kilometers (km) of state rail link. The Jayanagar-Janakpur-Bijalpura (51 km) section came into operation in 1937, but in the year 2000, service became limited only up to Janakpur (29 km.) due to washout of Bigi Bridge.The upgrade of Jayanagar–Janakpur and the extension up to Bardibas started in 2014.
Remarks: The upgrade of Jayanagr- Janakpur (with extension to bardibas) status: (i) Land acquisition (147 ha.) completed; (ii) Jayanagar – Janakpur Section almost complete and soon to be in operation; (iii) Other sections almost 50% work completed; (iv) Construction of staff’s quarters are in progress; (v) Recently started with track- laying work.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of India, Government of Nepal2No
Nepal
Summary: The project will develop a railway link between Raxaul in Bihar and Kathmandu to help enhance India-Nepal rail connectivity, particularly to provide Nepal better multimodal access to ocean port gateways.
Remarks: Pre-engineering and trafiic survey report (with GOI support) was prepared and submitted to Govt. of Nepal in mid-2019. This report has detailed the total length, alignment and other technical aspects of the rail network. The detailed project report (DPR) of the project will be prepared based on this survey report.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$400 millionGovernment of India2Yes
India
Summary: 740 km. (No information on track changes.)
Remarks: The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor runs between Delhi and Kolkata, but there is no program for upgrading on southerly sections that are used for this corridor.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$0Government of India1No
India
Summary: 5 km: The project will construct a new railway link from Akhaura to Agartala that will serve as an important cross-border connection into the northeastern states of India.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$50 millionGovernment of India1No
Bangladesh
Summary: About 190 km: The project will construct a new broad-gauge rail line from Bhanga junction (Faridpur) to Payra Port via Barisal.
Remarks: FS/DD is going on under the project Feasibility Study and Detail Design for Construction of Broad-Gauge Railway Line from Bhanga junction (Faridpur) to Payra Port via Barishal.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Rail$0To be determined3No
Bangladesh
Summary: 65 km: New broad gauge rail line Khulna-Mongla section
Remarks: Part of the construction of Khulna-Mongla port rail line (1st revised). The project will increase freight and passenger capacity as well as improve railway connectivity with India through construction of mainline link between Mongla port and the capital city Dhaka.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$458 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India3No
Bangladesh
Summary: 126 km: The project will construct a broad-gauge double-track line in the railway section between Khulna and Darshana.
Remarks: Part of the construction of broad-gauge double line track between Khulna-Darshana junction section. This will improve railway connectivity with India for southwest Bangladesh and access through to Mongla Port.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$446 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India3No
Bangladesh
Summary: 129 km: The project will construct a new single line dual gauge track from Dohazari to Cox's Bazar via Ramu (100 km) and Ramu to Gundum (29 km).
Remarks: Part of the Construction of Single Line Dual Gauge (DG) Railway Track from Dohazari to Cox’s Bazar via Ramu and Ramu to Gundum near Myanmar (1st Revised) Project. This project will establish railway connectivity with Cox’s Bazar and provide access to the proposed Trans-Asian Railway Corridor.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$500 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh3Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: 720 m: The project will construct a rail-road bridge over the Karnapuli River.
Remarks: DPP for the construction of second rail-road bridge on Karnapuli River was sent to Planning Commission for approval.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$700 millionGovernment of Bangladesh3Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: About 33 km:The project will construct a mainline for high speed trains from Dhaka to Chattogram via Cumilla/Laksham
Remarks: FS/DD is part of the Feasibility study and detail design for construction of high speed railway from Dhaka to Chattogram via Cumilla/Laksham Project.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Rail$0To be determined3No
Bangladesh
Summary: 128 km: The project will convert the existing meter-gauge double line to dual gauge between Laksam and Chattogram.
Remarks: FS/DD is part of component-2 of the Dhaka-Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar Project preparatory facility. Standby in ADB's pipeline for 2021.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$2 billionAsian Development Bank, Government of Bangladesh3Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: 10 km: The project will construct a railway link on the Bangladesh portion of the Akhaura-Agartala railway line.
Remarks: Part of the construction of Akhaura-Agartala Dual Gauge Railway Link (Bangladesh Portion). This will serve as an important cross-border connection into northeastern states of India.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Rail$58 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India1No
Bangladesh
Summary: 33 km: The project will convert the existing meter-gauge double line to dual gauge between Bhairab Bazar and Akhaura.
Remarks: FS/DD is part of component-01 of the Dhaka-Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar Project preparatory facility. According to the Country Operations Business Plan (COBP), the entire section from Tongi to Akahura (SI. No. 7 and SI. No. 9) is under one ADB's loan/project and is firm in ADB's 2023 pipeline. The total loan is $1,720.25 billion. (To be confirmed with the Government.)
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Rail$270 millionTo be determined1Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: 64 km: The project will convert the existing meter-gauge double line to dual-gauge between Tongi and Bhairab.
Remarks: FS/DD is part of component-01 of the project Dhaka-Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar Project Preparatory facility. Funding identified under ADB financing. Firm project in ADB's 2023 pipeline.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Rail$530 millionTo be determined1Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: 46 km: The project will rehabilitate tracks on the Tong-Dhaka section of the railway and expand the line with third and fourth tracks.
Remarks: Project is part of the Construction of 3rd & 4th Dual Gauge Line in Dhaka-Tongi and Dual Gauge Double Line in Dhaka-Joydevpur Section of Bangladesh Railway (1st Revised). Funding identified under Indian LOC.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Rail$133 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India1No
Bangladesh
Summary: 11 km: The project will expand from a single track to a double track the congested railway section near Dhaka where several lines converge.
Remarks: Project is part of the Construction of 3rd & 4th Dual Gauge Line in Dhaki-Tongi and Dual Gauge Double Line in Dhaka-Joydevpur Section of Bangladesh Railway (1st Revised) Project. Project planned and funding identified under Indian LOC. DPP approved.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Rail$133 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India1No
Bangladesh
Summary: 157 km: The project will construct a dual-gauge line between Abdulpur and Parbatipur.
Remarks: Another spur line to the north-west. This is a major subregional corridor and key part of Trans Asian Railway Network. DPR preparation is on going. This is part of corridor 2b spur road. Project under study.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Rail$0To be determined3No
Bangladesh
Summary: 86.51 km: The project will construct a new dual-gauge railway link between Bogra and Sirajganj.
Remarks: DPP of the project Construction of DG Rail Link from Bogra to Shahed M. Monsur Ali Station approved for implementation. It is an important spur line up the north-west of the country. Project is funded from Indian Line of Credit (LOC). PD Appointed. EOI invited.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$796 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India3No
Bangladesh
Summary: 4.8 km: The project will construct a second bridge over the Jamuna River and Route: 12.527 km.
Remarks: Detailed design completed under the project Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge Construction. DPP Approved. Selection of consultant under evaluation.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$1 billionGovernment of Bangladesh, Japan International Cooperation Agency1Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: 162.023 km: The project will construct a dual-gauge main line between Joydevpur and Ishurdi excluding the Bangabandhu Bridge.
Remarks: DPP of project Construction of Dual Gauge Double Line Between Joydebpur-Ishurdi Section of Bangladesh Railway Line approved for implementation. This project will allow Indian wagons to travel into Bangladesh without the need of transshipment. PD appointed but work has not started yet.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$2 billionGovernment of Bhutan, Government of People's Republic of China1Yes
India
Summary: Development of Outer Harbor nearer to south of South Breakwater at Paradip Port
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Ports$2 billionGovernment of India2No
Bangladesh
Summary: A. Payra Port`s First Terminal which is a 650 m long Jetty with berthing facilities for two Container Terminals and one General Cargo Terminal. This Project was approved by ECNEC on 4 November 2018. B. The 1,200 m Multipurpose Terminal has three berths for General Cargo two for Sand and Aggregates and one for Grain Terminal under Indian Line of Credit LOC (LOC-3). This Project awaits for ECNEC Approval. C. Under Capital dredging Project Rabnabad Channel will be developed according to PIANC guidelines for safe operation of a 40,000 DWT Bulk Carrier with 10.5 m draft. This PPP Project was approved by CCEA on 5 December 2018. The coal/bulk terminal has 700 meter jetty with three berths in the first phase to handle 8 million tons of coal per year. The Bid document for PPP financing of the project is prepared. After issuance of IFB in early 2019, the Payra Port Authority held a pre-bid meeting with interested bidders in March 2019.
Remarks: A. First Terminal: $480.47 Million-GoB Financing. B. Multipurpose Terminal: $615.29 Million- Indian LOC-3 financing. C. Capital & Maintenance Dredging: $985.30 Million-PPP Financing. D. Coal/Bulk Terminal: $300.00 Million-PPP Financing. Other two jetties with nine berths will be constructed later. This is part of corridor 4c spur road.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Ports$2 billionGovernment of Bangladesh1, 2No
Bangladesh
Summary: a. Construction of new port outside the River Karnaphuli at Chattogram, to provide new capacity and enable deeper drafted container ships to call; b. Installation of 10 new gantry cranes for container terminal; c. Development of terminal mainly for bulk carriers, but some container berths. Being funded on a PPP basis
Remarks: Facility capacity 3.08 million TEU capable of handling containerships up to 5,000 TEU. Will consist of a 1,500-meter multipurpose terminal and a 2,025-meter container terminal with back up facilities and a breakwater. Indian LOC $450.00 million.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Ports$3 billionA.T.F. - Netherlands TA Grant, Government of Bangladesh, Government of India2No
Sri Lanka
Summary: The project will enhance commercial operations of ports by the Sri Lanka Port Authority. More specifically, the project will: (i) meet the multimodal transport demands of the country’s imports and exports; (ii) expand capacity of the ports serving specific parts of the country; and (ii) enable the rehabilitation of port facilities and consider future port expansion. The project will develop port and logistics infrastructure in accordance with the National Port Master Plan.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Ports$200 millionAsian Development Bank2No
Sri Lanka
Summary: Construction of similar facility to complement southern and eastern terminals to enable port to handle over 7 million TEU in outer harbor
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Ports$600 millionTo be determined2No
Sri Lanka
Summary: Development of the eastern terminal to be able to process 2.4 million TEU per year
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Ports$430 millionWorld Food Programme2No
India
Summary: Deepening Harbor Basin and Approach Channel, Construction of Breakwater/Bubble Protection Bund, Strengthening Berths 1–6, Widening of Port Entrance Channel
Remarks: Project will enable the port to handle demands of being a major power hub in southern Tamil Nadu, as well as growth of a number of industries. The Tuticorin Port Expansion Project is being prepared to augment the port's capacity through Inner Harbour Development Program (to be considered for ADB financing).
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Ports$462 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of India1No
India
Summary: a. Augmentation of capacity of Haldia Dock Complex, by way of new lock gate in existing dock/basin and modification of existing lock gate b. Provision of 2 liquid cargo and 1 dry bulk facility to augment capacity
Remarks: One liquid-cargo terminal (2 million tons), primarily for edible oil, at Salukhali, 15 km north of Haldia; two outer terminals—one for dry-bulk cargo (5 million tons) and another 2 million-tons liquid-cargo terminal also proposed.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Ports$295 million 2No
India
Summary: Expansion of Inner Harbor at Paradip Port
Remarks: DPR has been prepared.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Ports$226 millionGovernment of India2No
Bangladesh
Summary: Construction of Container Terminal (2 jetties), Container Handling Yard,Container Delivery Yard (including modern equipment), Expansion of Port Protected Area with Security System, Construction of Service Vessel Jetty, Port Residential Complex and Community Facilities, Expansion of Bandar Bhaban, Construction of Mechanical Workshop, Marine Workshop Complex with Slipway, Overpass at Digraj Rail Crossing, Procurement of Harbour Crafts (5 nos.), Expansion and Development of Existing Road, Construction of Multi-Level Car Yard
Remarks: Indian LOC $530.00 million. Part of the spur SASEC road corridor 4b.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Ports$715 millionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of India2No
Bangladesh
Summary: Construction of deep-water commercial port north of Cox’s Bazar
Remarks: Loan Agreement for detailed design signed between ERD and JICA.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Ports$2 billionGovernment of Bangladesh, Japan International Cooperation Agency1Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: Patenga Container Terminal with 3 new jetties. Will be equipped with 2 container cranes to provide handling capacity of 450,000 TEU per year
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Ports$220 millionA.T.F. - Netherlands TA Grant2No
Bangladesh
Summary: Project will expand capacity of Chattogram Port to meet demand and also support subsequent port development projects. Project will integrate those related to SASEC corridors. Chattogram Port will serve as regional gateway port, providing access to SASEC landlocked countries as well as the proximate region.
Remarks: ADB is preparing project "SASEC Chittagong Port Enhancement Project Phase I" with proposed ADB financing of US$76.00 million (ADF and OCR).
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Ports$200 millionAsian Development Bank, Governments of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, Government of Bangladesh2No
Sri Lanka
Summary: Phase II Stage II of the development program consists of the construction of a new multilevel terminal building, Pier nos. 2 and 3 with a linked concourse, a new parking apron and connecting taxiways, elevated access roads, a multi-story carpark, and other public utilities. Project is to increase the passenger handling capacity by an additional 9 million passengers per annum and to improve passenger convenience.
Remarks: Estimated finance cost breakdown: JPY 42,706,000 and SLR 39,592,000
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$590,000Government of Sri Lanka, Japan International Cooperation Agency5No
Nepal
Summary: The proposed project will improve airport capacity at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and at Gautam Buddha Airport (GBA) in Lumbini by constructing a parallel taxiway extension and domestic apron areas at TIA and a new international terminal building at GBA.
Remarks: Civil aviation is crucial to transport, trade, and tourism in the landlocked country, and provides indispensable links for the hilly and mountain areas which are inaccessible by other transport modes. Also, considering that more than 80% of international tourists come to Nepal by air currently through the TIA, improvement of the civil aviation sector is essential for tourism to flourish and to be channeled toward economic development of the country.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Air$150 millionAsian Development Bank5No
Nepal
Summary: The policy-based loan for the Civil Aviation Sector Improvement Program in Nepal will provide budget support for civil aviation sector reforms in the restructuring of the current Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and the strengthening of its oversight functions, management accountability, and operational efficiency.
Remarks: This will involve establishing and maintaining an independent regulatory authority, which includes separation of oversight functions from service provision functions where these exist within the CAAN. This will improve regulatory function, provide adequate oversight on service provision, lower operating costs and ensire aviation safety.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$50 millionAsian Development Bank5No
Nepal
Summary: Upgrading of the facility to an international airport (Category E as per ICAO guidelines)
Remarks: It is part of the South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project (Bangladesh, India, and Nepal). ADB financing for Nepal amounts to US$23,5 million (Grant 0179 and Loan 2579); OPEC Fund for International Development financing amounts to US$15.00 million (Loan 8247). Additional financing for the entire project amounts to US$33.00 million (Grant 0383 and Loan 3117).
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$65 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Nepal5No
Nepal
Summary: Enhancement of facilities at the country's major international airport including, airside facilities, runways, taxiways, aprons, and communication navigation surveillance equipment.
Remarks: DPR supported by ADB. Included in ADB's indicative pipeline for 2020 as Tribhuvan International Airport Capacity Expansion Investment Program (Tranche 1) with proposed ADB financing of US$200.00 million.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Air$276 millionAsian Development Bank, People's Republic of China Poverty Reduction and Regional Cooperation Fund5Yes
Myanmar
Summary: Accommodation of high-density, scheduled international flights at an airport in central Myanmar, establishing a direct air route and new aviation cargo hub, linking Europe and points in Asia
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$5 millionPrivate Sector5No
Myanmar
Summary: Construction of greenfield airport. The new airport is designed to accommodate 12 million passengers after completion of phase 1, with capacity to expand to 20 million after phase 2, and capacity of 30 million once fully completed. To be built on more than 3,600 hectares of land in Bago, 80 km from Yangon, the airport is intended to ease congestion at Yangon International Airport.
Remarks: The corresponding BIMSTEC project is MYA-CA-021, for construction of new Hanthawaddy International Airport (77 km northeast of Yangon, near Bago), plus road and rail access, and ancillary facilities (e.g., aviation fuel supply; hotel, commercial, and administrative complexes).
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Air$2 billion 5Yes
Myanmar
Summary: Program to renovate and upgrade the existing Terminal 2 infrastructure.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$666 millionGovernment of Myanmar5No
India
Summary: Construction of a new passenger terminal with a capacity to handle 9 million passenger per year.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$186 millionGovernment of India5No
India
Summary: The program includes construction of a new domestic terminal and expansion of the current international terminal, other terminal buildings, parking garage structures, and the roadway access system.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$335 millionAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Government of India5No
Bhutan
Summary: The project includes the construction of terminal building at Bumthang and security quarters at Gelephu. Both the airport are domestic airport and is finance under ADB grant-BHU0484 implemented by Department of Air transport under MOIC.
Remarks: Physical progress is 50% for construction of terminal but construction of security quarters at Gelephu is completed. Physical progress delayed due to extreme cold during winter
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$4 millionAsian Development Bank5No
Bhutan
Summary: Project requires feasibility and design studies, construction of new 3,000m runway and associated river diversion, ILS and runway lighting system, apron taxiway, terminal building, hangar, cargo building.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTransport/Air$200 millionTo be determined5Yes
Bhutan
Summary: Construction of taxiway runway will enable more efficient use of the main runway. Departure terminal needs expansion to cope with concurrent departures.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$2 millionGovernment of Bhutan5No
Bhutan
Summary: a. The main runway needs widening from 30m to 45m to meet international standards for larger aircraft—A319/320; b. Airport needs dedicated terminal to handle air cargo.
Remarks: Possible Indian government funding.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Air$55 millionTo be determined5Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: Extension and strengthening of runway and taxiway: This will be the first phase of Cox's Bazar Airport development. The area of extension and strengthening will be 197,000m2. Terminal Building: The building will have an area of 10,912m2.; and the apron and taxiway will measure 49,753m2.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$143 millionA.T.F. - United Kingdom Department for International Development, Government of Bangladesh5No
Bangladesh
Summary: a. Upgrades to air safety and security systems in several airports but mainly in Dhaka Airport. b. Project is to strengthen and widen the existing cargo apron to accommodate more and larger aircraft.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$46 millionA.T.F. - United Kingdom Department for International Development, Government of Bangladesh, Japan International Cooperation Agency5No
Bangladesh
Summary: Construction of 226,000m² Terminal 3, as well as a 5,900m² VIP complex, 41,200m² cargo building and multi-level car parking building with tunnel. Project also includes construction of several taxiways, a parking apron in Terminal 3, new roads to connect the terminal with the airport road and a drainage system.
Remarks: Project is being executed by CAAB and the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. Project will more than double the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity from the current 8.00 million to approximately 20.00 million, and the cargo capacity from 200,000t to 500,000t.
Project completed or under implementationTransport/Air$2 billionGovernment of Bangladesh, Japan International Cooperation Agency5No
India
Summary: This project will augment capacity for navigation on National Waterways-I. The project will develop the 3-meter-deep fairway between Varanasi and Haldia (Phase-I) covering a distance of 1,380 km. The project is being implemented with the financial and technical support of the World Bank.
Remarks: The following subprojects of this project have commenced: (i) Construction of Phase – I (A) of the multimodal terminal at Varanasi; (ii) Construction of phase – I of the multimodal terminal at Sahibganj; and (iii) Construction of new navigation lock at Farakka. Additional components are (i) Fairway Development; (ii) Construction of the multimodal terminal at Haldia; (iii) Construction of an intermodal terminal at Kalughat; (iv) Construction of an intermodal terminal at Ghazipur; (v) Provision of navigational aids; (vi) Construction of five pairs of Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) terminals; (vii) Construction of Integrated Ship Repair and Maintenance Complexes; (viii) Provision of River Information System (RIS) and Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS); and (ix) Bank Protection works.
Project completed or under implementation.Transport/Inland Water Transport$800 million 4No
India
Summary: The project involves (i) Formation of a Project Management Unit under Ministry of Shipping; (ii) engagement of participating countries in consultation with World Bank; (iii) formation of Eastern Waterway Committee (EWaC) Technical Group (Regional Waterways Platform) ; (iv) creation of a trust fund to support the EWaC activity; (v) feasibility/techno-economic study and poticy formulation on waterway sector development and coastal shipping; and (vi) constructing a multicountry policy matrix.
Remarks: EGWC is expected to boost bilateral and transit trade among lndia, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar by utilizing the potential of natural waterway connectivities of ovei 5,000 km. It will promote sustainability of inlan water transport infrastructure, reduce overall logstics cost and promote cost efficiency. It will help achieve unrealized trade potential of up to $49 billion. By augmenting capacity of the inland water transport sector and promoting greener mode of transport, the project will promote economic development of hinterlands (e.g., Northeastern Region of India and its neighbors).
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Inland Water Transport$70 million 4Yes
IndiaIND-ECD-06: Industrial Corridor Development Program in ADB pipeline for 2022Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEconomic Corridors$1 billionAsian Development BankNo
IndiaIND-ECD-05: Agartala City Urban Development Project in ADB pipeline for 2021 Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEconomic Corridors$76 millionAsian Development BankNo
IndiaIND-ECD-04: Rajpur-VRajpur- Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor Project (Tranche 1) ADB pipeline for 2023Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEconomic Corridors$527 millionAsian Development BankNo
India
Summary: This corridor will consist of a core transport network, which will act as the spine that will be complemented by industrial and urban clusters and energy network.
Remarks: To be developed in consultation with Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion [DIPP] and Ministry of Development of North East Region [MDoNER] and the relevant states.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEconomic Corridors$0Asian Development Bank1/ 2/ 3Yes
India
Summary: The project will rehabilitate and upgrade about 640 kilometers (km) of state roads on the core road network (CRN) in Tamil Nadu to improve road transport connectivity with economic and industrial centers in the state. It will upgrade state roads to 2 or 4 lanes with paved shoulders, depending on traffic requirements.
Remarks: ADB 2021 firm for ADB funding of $484 million.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEconomic Corridors$484 millionAsian Development Bank1/ 2/ 3Yes
India
Summary: The program–comprising a multitranche financing facility and a policy-based loan–will help enhance growth and competitiveness, by boosting the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the state-level GDP, trade, and employment.
Remarks: ADB 2020 firm for ADB funding of $255 million. The policy-based component will support policy reforms and institutional development in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Project 1 focuses on developing high-quality internal infrastructure for identified industrial areas.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEconomic Corridors$255 millionAsian Development Bank1/ 2/ 3Yes
Nepal
Summary: Construction of transmission line between Lapsephedi and Hetauda.
Remarks: DPR ongoing.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$398 million 1Yes
Nepal
Summary: Tamakoshi-V is conceptualized to develop as a tendon operation project with Upper Tamakoshi hydropower plant
Remarks: DPR completed.
Project planned but no funding identifiedEnergy$150 millionGovernment-to-Government PPP with Japan2No
Bangladesh
Summary: This project will construct a pipeline that will replace the existing practice of sending diesel by rail covering a distance of 510 km. The capacity of the pipeline will be 1 million metric tons per year. The 6 km Indian section of the pipeline project will be implemented by the Assam-based Numaligarh Refinery Limited and the remaining 124 km of the pipeline project will be implemented by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation.
Remarks: Both countries (Numaligarh Refinery of India and the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation) had entered into an agreement for the pipeline construction in April 2018. Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation is financing the project. DPP will be placed for ECNEC approval in next week. For the 125 km pipeline work inside Bangladesh, land acquisition work is ongoing. The pipeline will be delivered from India in January 2020.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$47 millionGlobal Agriculture and Food Security Program1No
Bhutan
Summary: This program will support capacity building for implementation of new Customs Act, Rules and regulation and introduction of modern technique.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTrade Facilitation$2 millionTo be determined1No
Bhutan
Summary: This project will improve ease of doing business and provide enabling environment for economic activities including warehousing facilities.
Remarks: DPR ready for the development of dryport in Pasakha. However, for Gelephu and Ngalam the land identification and hire of consultant for carrying out DPR is yet to be decided.
Trade Facilitation$25 millionGovernment of India1No
Nepal
Summary: This project will support developing a railway-based inland container deport (ICD).
Project planned but no funding identifiedTrade Facilitation$9 millionTo be determinedYes
Nepal
Summary: This project will support capacity building to assist in implementing WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and Revised Kyoto Convention General Standards.
Project planned but no funding identifiedTrade Facilitation$2 millionGovernment of NepalYes
Myanmar
Summary: This project will support capacity building initiatives to assist in implementing WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTrade Facilitation$500,000Asian Development Bank, Government of MyanmarYes
Maldives
Summary: This project aims to establish a mechanism to ensure the safety and quality of the products that reach final consumers, particularly those that are imported
Remarks:
Project planned but no funding identifiedTrade Facilitation$17 millionTo be determinedNo
Maldives
Summary: This project will support effective integration of all the border agencies under a national single window to ensure fast and efficient goods clearance.
Remarks: Loan/grant signed currently tendering process is ongoing. The contract is expected to be awarded by October 2019.
Project completed or under implementationTrade Facilitation$12 millionAsian Development Fund, Government of MaldivesYes
India
Summary: This project will ntroduce modern tools and processes to assist the Indian Customs in improving efficiency and enhanced trade facilitation.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTrade Facilitation$2 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of IndiaYes
India
Summary: This project will develop five integrated check posts (ICPs) at selected land borders for more efficient trade flow.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTrade Facilitation$70 millionGovernment of IndiaYes
Bhutan
Summary: To help the Government of Bhutan develop a single electronic platform to assist private sector activities in operating trade activities efficiently.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTrade Facilitation$14 millionTo be determinedYes
Bangladesh
Summary: This project will support customs modernization efforts and the effective implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement.
Remarks: Firm project in ADB's 2022 pipeline. The project is the second phase of BAN TF-01.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTrade Facilitation$100 millionAsian Development BankYes
Bangladesh
Summary: Capacity building to support the introduction of modern techniques and the development of specialized centers in customs organizations.
Remarks: Ongoing project in the form of a RETA.
Project completed or under implementationTrade Facilitation$1 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of BangladeshYes
Bangladesh
Summary: This project will develop a railway-based inland container depot (ICD).
Remarks: Railway may request ADB to finance the project. GTZ / Government of the People's Republic of China are also possible financiers, as gathered from Railway.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTrade Facilitation$100 millionAsian Development BankYes
Bangladesh
Summary: The loan will have two components: a policy-based loan (PBL) component that will support policy based reforms and customs modernization efforts and effective implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. The project loan component will support development of infrastructures and facilities at six land customs stations (LCS).
Remarks: The project loan component for development of infrastructure at 6 land port and customs stations and the PBL component of the trade facilitation have been integrated into one sector development program and renamed as SASEC Trade Facilitation Sector Development Program. Program Consultation and Reconnaissance missions were conducted in January and July 2019 and this is now a firm loan for 2022.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTrade Facilitation$143 millionAsian Development BankYes
Nepal
Summary: This project will augment transmission capacity between Dhalkebar and Muzaffarpur from 132 kV to 400 kV. Currently 145 MW power is imported from India.
Remarks: Developers are joint venture companies on the Indian and Nepal sides. 220 KV in Operation and Working for 400 KV will be in Operation on December 2019.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$0Private Sector1No
Nepal
Summary: This project will evacuate free energy generated from Upper Karnali HP and transmit high voltage electricity from central part of Nepal to western part of Nepal.
Remarks: DPR Finalized and planning for construction
Project planned but no funding identifiedEnergy$0Asian Development Bank1No
Bhutan
Summary: One of the priorities per Department of Hydropower and Power System, the Kuri–Gongri HPP is the largest potential contributor to Bhutan’s (India-assisted) 10,000 MW target by 2020.
Remarks: DPR is being prepared by the Water and Power Consultancy Service of India, under the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Bhutan. Together with BHU-EN-08 and BHU-EN-09 form part of a new government-to-government HPP with India with a total cost estimate of US$9,500.00 million for three projects.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$0Government of Bhutan, Government of India2No
Bhutan
Summary: For Punatshangchhu II, output will be evacuated via one 400 kV line to Jigmeling power pooling point.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$0Government of Bhutan, Government of India1, 2No
Bangladesh
Summary: Implementation of this line will be in two phases. Phase 1 will involve connecting the three points via a 765-kV D/C line to be operated initially as 400 kV, to facilitate export of up to 500 MW into Bangladesh. Phase 2 will involve upgrading associated substations and HVDC terminal from 500 MW to 1,000 MW, including upgrading the Katihar, Bornagar, and Parbatipur substations from 400 kV to 765 kV.
Remarks: Discussions on this interconnection are ongoing between the Joint Steering Committees of India and Bangladesh. Interest by Bangladesh will depend on the feasibility of technical options to be studied by Joint Technical Committee (JTT) as discussed in the 15th JSC meeting. No progress yet.
Project planned but no funding identifiedEnergy$0 1No
Sri Lanka
Summary: Sri Lanka’s own power needs could be met by a power plant in Trincomalee using natural gas which would yield cheap and clean energy as well as the possibility of trading carbon credits. This requirement is in line with the government policy and ideal solution to meet Sri Lanka’s energy demand.
Remarks: Sri Lanka Port Authority will undertake infrastructure works of the jetty facility for oil and LNG, while the private sector will operate the terminals. Hence, US$100 .00 million cost is calculated only for basic infrastructure developments.
Project planned but no funding identifiedEnergy$100 millionTo be determined1No
Sri Lanka
Summary: Government of Sri Lanka and Government of India have decided to carry out a detailed feasibility study for the interconnection of Sri Lanka–India electricity grids through a HVDC transmission line. During the feasibility study, transfer of 500MW of power would be considered initially.
Remarks: Included in ADB 2021 standby pipeline as Preparing Power Development and Interconnection Project (PRF). The initial 500 MW connection will involve 400 kV line between Madurai (India) and Anuradhapura.
Project planned but no funding identifiedEnergy$554 millionTo be determined1No
Nepal
Summary: This project will upgrade existing 220/ 132 kV substations to 400/ 220/ 132 kV substations.
Remarks: Standby project in ADB's 2022 pipeline (ICPM Report)
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$230 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Nepal1Yes
Nepal
Summary: This project helps Nepal address its urgent power system needs by facilitating expansion of domestic power transmission capacity, improving medium and long-term power exchange with India, augmenting and expanding distribution networks, and increasing mini-grid based renewable energy systems in rural areas.
Remarks: Total cost includes additional financing. ADB financing = US$231.20 million.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$460 millionAsian Development Bank1No
Nepal
Summary: This hydropower plant (HPP) is contemplated as an export hydropower project with 12% free power to Government of Nepal and 27% free equity to Nepal Electricity Authority. The project aims to inject power in Bareilly substation in India interconnecting at Lumki substation in Nepal. Investment Board Nepal is the implementing agency.
Remarks: GMR Upper Karnali Hydropower Ltd. signed PDA with IBN/GoN in 2014; Directorate General of Foreign Trade of GOI has already granted a long-term license which is valid for 30 years for the import of power from this power project. Completed DPR. Ongoing.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$2 billionPrivate Sector2No
Nepal
Summary: The 410 MW capacity project expects to generate 1,406 Gigawatt hours (GWh) energy. This project will help meet the peaking energy demand of Nepal’s power system. The project is located in a relatively remote area, so it will help in achieving more balanced regional development.
Remarks: Completed FS.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$987 millionJapan Fund for Poverty Reduction2No
Nepal
Summary: This storage type hydropower plant (HPP) with installed capacity of 840 MW will be located at the border of Khotang and Okhaldhunga disctricts on Dudhkoshi River in Eastern Development Region of Nepal. The Ten-Year Hydropower Development Plan, 2008 of Government of Nepal planned Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project commissioning in 2018 in order to achieve the national objective of generating 10,000 MW of the hydropower over next 10 years.
Remarks: Detailed design and FS through ADB grant. Developer is Nepal Electricity Authority. Included in ADB's 2022 pipeline as Dudh Koshi Hydropower Project for US$570.00 million (OCR = US$350.00 million; COL = US$200.00 million; ADF = US$20.00). Firm project in ADB's 2022 pipeline (ICPM Report)
Project planned and funding identified which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$940 millionAsian Development Bank, Government of Nepal, To be determined2Yes
Nepal
Summary: 900 MW run-of-river type hydropower project located on Arun river in Sankhuwasabha District of Eastern Nepal. Surplus power from project to be exported to India.
Remarks: The developer is SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Co. (Promoted by SJVN Limited India) under build, operate, own and transfer scheme for 25 years. Partner is Nepal Ministry of Energy and Nepal Electricity Authority.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$881 millionPrivate Sector2No
Bhutan
Summary: The 600MW Kholongchhu hydropower project is designed to generate 2,568.88 million units of electricity. The power from Kholongchhu project will be pooled to Goling pooling station through 400kV S/C on D/C till Yangbari Pooling Station and then 400kV D/C to Goling Pooling Station.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$472 millionGovernment of Bhutan, Government of India2No
Bhutan
Summary: The Nikachu Hydropower118MW is run-of-river scheme Project located in Tangsibji Gewog, Trongsa.
Remarks: Extended for a year due to poor civil work progress, geological problem at dam site.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$119 millionAsian Development Bank2No
Bhutan
Summary: The 1,125 MW Dorjilung project is a priority project that will be implemented through trilateral arrangement among Bhutan, Bangladesh and India. The Power from the Dorjilung will be evacuated through 400kv 2*D/C, Dorjilung-Yangbari line and 400kv D/C line Yangbari-Rangia/Rowta in India.
Remarks: DPR for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Project has been completed and submitted to the Royal Government of Bhutan for approval. Together with BHU-EN-10 and BHU-EN-12 form part of Druk Green Power Corporation's HPP with a total cost estimate of US$3,000.00 million for three projects.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$1 billionDruk Green Power Corporation2No
Bhutan
Summary: 2,585MW Sankosh HEP is a reservoir project. It is a priority projects that is designed to generate 6365.39 MU of electricity. The project will promote grid reliability by providing ancillary services and high generation possibilities in the winter months due to its storage scheme. The power from Sankosh HEP will be evacuated through 2 nos. of 400kV Quad Moose D/C lines to Alipurduar.
Remarks: DPR for the 2,560 MW Sunkosh Project is with the Govt of India for clearance. Together with BHU-EN-07 and BHU-EN-08 form part of a new government-to-government HPP with India with a total cost estimate of US$9,500 million for three projects.
Project planned but no funding identifiedEnergy$2 billionGovernment of Bhutan, Government of India2No
Bhutan
Summary: The Wangchhu HPP is one of four projects totaling 2,120 MW as part of an India–Bhutan agreement signed to jointly promote hydropower development in April 2014. It is expected to generate 1,968.55 million units of energy annually.
Remarks: Preliminary construction work on the 570 MW Wangchhu HPP has begun. The DPR was vetted by the Central Electricity Authority of India in March 2014 and submitted to the Royal Government of Bhutan in May 2014. The project is a joint venture between Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd and Druk Green Power Corporation. Together with BHU-EN-04 and BHU-EN-06 form part of a venture hydroelectric power project (HPP) with India with a total estimated cost of US$3,000.00 million for three projects. Wangchu HEP may be reassessed to determining its viability as a reservoir project.
Project planned or under implementationEnergy$1 billionGovernment of Bhutan, Government of India2No
Bhutan
Summary: 180 MW Bunakha HPP is close to Bunakha in Chukha Dzong, about 3 km upstream of the commissioned Chukha on the Raidak River. It is proposed to be developed through JV mode with GOI. It is designed to generate 719 million units of electricity and will benefit Chukha, Tala and Wangchhu HEPs in their energy generation. The power from Bunakha HEP is proposed to be evacuated through 2XS/C 220 kv to Malbase substation.
Remarks: The original detailed project report (DPR) for the 180 MW HPP was prepared by Tehri Hydropower Devt. Corporation (THDC) India Ltd, a joint venture of Government of India and the state government of Uttar Pradesh. The report was approved by India’s Central Electricity Authority in August 2013 and was expected to be developed by THDC and Druk Green Power Corporation. Together with BHU-EN-05 and BHU-EN-06 form part of a venture hydroelectric power project (HPP) with India with a total estimated cost of US$3,000.00 million for three projects.
Project planned and funding identified which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$422 millionGovernment of Bhutan, Government of India2No
Bhutan
Summary: The Mangdechhu hydroelectric project is a 720MW run-of-river power plant being built on the Mangdechhu River in Trongsa Dzongkhag District of central Bhutan. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority, which is constituted by the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan, is developing the project. Mangdechhu is one of 10 hydroelectric projects planned under the Royal Government of Bhutan’s initiative to generate 10,000MW hydropower by 2020 with support from the Government of India. For Mangdechhu, power will be evacuated via two (2) 400 kV lines: one of Jigmeling pooling point, another to Alipurduar.
Remarks: For Mangdechhu, power will be evacuated via two (2) 400-kV lines: one to Jigmeling pooling point, another to Alipurduar. Expected date of commissioning is late 2018.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$551 millionGovernment of Bhutan, Government of India1, 2No
Bhutan
Summary: This run-of-the-river PHEP-I is the first project of the 10,000 MW Hydropower Development Initiative taken by the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of India. It is designed to generate 5,670 million units of electricity in an average year, the Project utilizes 357 m head available in about 11 km length of Punatsangchhu. The Dam site is about 7 km downstream of Wangdue Bridge and all other project components are located on the left bank of the river between 7 km and 17 km downstream of the Wangdue Bridge. The power will be evacuated through 2xD/C 400 kV lines (186km) to Alipurduar in India via Lhamoizingkha.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$2 billionGovernment of Bhutan, Government of India1, 2No
Bangladesh
Summary: This will construct about 175 km. of high pressure gas transmission pipeline to expand the country's gas transmission capacity. This project will help meet the gas supply shortfall in the southwestern region and in addition, accommodate the upcoming diversified gas supply sources from imports and potential offshore discoveries into the national network. Executing agency will be Gas Transmission Company Limited
Remarks: ADB financing to be determined. This project is not included in the ADB ICPM.
Project planned and funding identified which may or may not be finalizedEnergy$202 millionAsian Development Bank1Yes
Bangladesh
Summary: Covered under the 2019 ADB project SASEC Third Bangladesh-India Electrical Grid Interconnection.
Remarks: Covered under the 2019 ADB project SASEC Third Bangladesh–India Electrical Grid Interconnection. Joint Steering Committee meeting was held in 26 August 2019 and the project was dropped.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$181 millionAsian Development Bank1No
Bangladesh
Summary: This project aims to help Bangladesh increase the import of electricity from India to meet increasing power demand, by upgrading the power transmission capacity of the existing grid interconnection between Bangladesh and India from 500 MW to 1,000 MW. The project has a capacity of 500 MW with 300 MW from NVVN and 200 MW from other traders.
Remarks: Project Completed Project Physically Closed on 30 June 2019. ADB financing = US$120 million. ADB financed + US$120 million. Second block of 1*500 MW HVDC Back to back Station at Bheramara (existing Bheramara HVDC substation with 230 kV double circuit transmission line to carry additional 500 MW into Bangladesh was commissioned on 8 June 2018. Second line is in operation since September 2018, total capacity 980 MW. Project physically closed on 30 June 2019
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$183 millionAsian Development Bank, Asian Development Fund, Government of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: The project contributes toward efforts of Bangladesh and India to establish cross-border interconnection between the western electrical grid of Bangladesh and the eastern electrical grid of India, facilitating the exchange of electricity between the two countries. This helps address the significant power shortages in Bangladesh.
Remarks: Project completed. The 400 kV AC Baharampur (India)–Bheramara (Bangladesh) line was commissioned in October 2013 and enables export of 500 MW into Bangladesh. The line has been operational since 2013 and has been providing 250 MW of power from NVVN and 250 MW through power traders to Bangladesh. ADB to financing = $112.00 million.
Project completed or under implementationEnergy$199 millionAsian Development Bank1No
Bangladesh
Summary: 4.8 km: Construction of a second bridge over the Jamuna River and Route: 12.527 km.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalized Transport/Rail$1 billionGovernment of Bangladesh, Japan International Cooperation Agency1No
Bangladesh
Summary: 162.023 km: Construction of Dual Gauge Main line between Joydebpur-Ishurdi excluding the Bangabandhu Bridge
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTransport/Rail$2 billionGovernment of Bangladesh, Government of People's Republic of China1No
Bangladesh
Summary: New AH1 - 137 km: Upgrading to 4-lane highway to connect Indian border with the new Padma Multi-purpose Bridge Approach Alignment.
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalized Transport/Road$920 millionGovernment of Bangladesh1No
Bangladesh
Summary: AH1 – 38 km: Upgrading of Benapole highway to 4 lanes.
Project completed or under implementation Transport/Road$41 millionGovernment of Bangladesh1No
Nepal
Summary: Developing a railway-based ICD.
Project planned but no funding identified Trade Facilitation$9 millionTo be determinedNo
India
Summary: "Development of five ICPs at selected land borders for more efficient trade flow. The project covers the comprehensive development of infrastructure at the identified border points to cater to the needs of all cross border regulatory agencies and trade. In this phase, five locations are expected to be taken up for development. RITES, a PSU of Government of India has been mobilized to prepare DPRs of ICPs."
Project planned and funding identified, which may or may not be finalizedTrade Facilitation$70 millionGovernment of IndiaNo