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2022

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Himachal Pradesh Water Supply and Sewerage Services Improvement Program

The World Bank

Himachal Pradesh Water Supply and Sewerage Services Improvement Program

The World Bank

Building on Phase 1 reforms under the World Bank-supported DPL-1, the Program for Results (PforR) now focuses on strengthening SJPNL’s operational and financial performance and improving WSS access in Shimla.

The Government of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP) has developed a Medium-Term Program (2018–2030) as a phased roadmap to enhance water supply and sewerage (WSS) services across the state. Building on Phase 1 reforms under the World Bank-supported DPL-1, the Program for Results (PforR) now focuses on strengthening SJPNL’s operational and financial performance and improving WSS access in Shimla. With a budget of USD 250 million, the initiative targets governance, efficiency, and service delivery improvements within the Shimla Municipal Corporation.

As a Program Management Consultant, we have been involved in the project since December 2022, handholding various activities and initiatives by SJPNL to successfully achieve Disbursement Linked Indicators. Additionally, we provide end-to-end support to facilitate timely disbursements from the World Bank. As the Program Management Consultants, we have been involved in the project since December 2022, handholding various activities and initiatives by SJPNL to successfully achieve Disbursement-Linked Indicators. Additionally, we provide end-to-end support to facilitate timely disbursements from the World Bank.

Key Achievments

  • INR 873 Cr (USD 105.2 Mn) worth PBC successfully awarded through a strategic partnership with SJPNL
  • INR 180 Cr (USD 21.7 Mn) worth of disbursement facilitated from the World Bank for FY 23-24 for DLI (Disbursement Linked Indicators) 1, 4, 6, and 7
  • The SJPNL website is designed with daily updates of the water testing reports
  • SJPNL’s Master Plan was developed, with details of cumulative payment, metered water consumption, revenue arrears, and demand report for water supply.
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