West Bengal Electricity Distribution Grid Modernization Project

Abstract*

The proposed project would support the implementation of the 24x7 Power for All plan across 14 districts in the state of West Bengal by providing financial and technical support for investments in the modernization of electricity distribution network and institutional development of state distribution utility to improve operational efficiency in the sector and provide reliable supply to the consumers. Proposed project activities will mainly follow... Show More

Development Objective

The project’s development objective (DO) is to improve the operational efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in selected areas of West Bengal.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P170590
Status
Active
Team Leader
Rohit Mittal
Borrower 2
INDIA

Country
India
Disclosure Date
August 1, 2019
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
November 29, 2021
Effective Date
February 11, 2022

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 385.70 million
Implementing Agency
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited
Region
South Asia
Fiscal Year 3
2022

Commitment Amount
US$ 270.00 million
Environmental Category
N/A
Last Update Date
January 7, 2024
Closing Date
November 30, 2026

Consultant Services required
Yes
Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Environment and Natural Resource Management

FY17 - Climate change71%
- FY17 - Adaptation26%
- FY17 - Mitigation45%
FY17 - Energy100%
- FY17 - Energy Efficiency100%
- FY17 - Energy Policies & Reform18%

FY17 - Private Sector Development

FY17 - ICT18%
- FY17 - ICT Solutions18%

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Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank	135.00
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development	135.00
Borrower/Recipient	115.70

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	135.00
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	135.00

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	135.00
Total Project Cost**	385.70

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period	Financier	Transaction Type	Amount (US$)
Aug 1, 2024	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	104,301.49
Jul 9, 2024	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	941,470.20
Aug 1, 2024	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	1,671,804.90
Feb 27, 2024	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,030,352.75
Apr 30, 2024	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	8,527,299.00
Aug 2, 2024	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	2,242,605.00
Feb 1, 2024	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	975.09
Feb 1, 2024	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	27,681.58
Feb 1, 2024	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	120,544.46
Feb 1, 2024	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	1,272,212.50
Jun 15, 2022	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	2,665,994.20
Jul 28, 2022	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,389,928.10
Apr 22, 2022	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,678,553.40
Aug 7, 2024	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,208,510.80
May 16, 2024	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,783,062.40
Nov 29, 2021	IBRD-93010	Loan Commitment	135,000,000.00
Mar 11, 2022	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,553,041.00
Feb 1, 2023	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	156,181.50
Feb 1, 2023	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	251,421.60
Feb 1, 2023	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	896.31
Oct 18, 2022	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	963,926.25
Nov 21, 2022	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	2,898,075.20
Sep 9, 2022	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	2,069,745.80
Aug 1, 2022	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	125,581.71
Feb 11, 2022	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	337,500.00
Feb 11, 2022	IBRD-93010	Fee Charges	337,500.00
Aug 1, 2022	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	18,011.10
Mar 17, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,877,734.20
Aug 1, 2023	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	14,752.37
Aug 1, 2023	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	136,834.27
Aug 1, 2023	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	672,888.44
Aug 1, 2023	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	161.28
Feb 9, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	2,629,787.80
Jan 19, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,811,249.50
Apr 25, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	8,377,793.00
Feb 1, 2023	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	11,923.70
Sep 25, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,400,670.50
Aug 22, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	3,966,864.20
Jul 13, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	2,628,829.00
Jun 1, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,515,001.40
Jan 17, 2024	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,652,046.20
Nov 16, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	2,819,239.80
Dec 22, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,146,620.50
Oct 27, 2023	IBRD-93010	Loan Disb	1,603,880.00
Aug 1, 2024	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	490.60
Aug 1, 2024	IBRD-93010	Int Charges	20,144.77

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Procurement	Satisfactory	2024-12-31
Project Management	Satisfactory	2024-12-31
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Satisfactory	2024-12-31
Financial Management	Satisfactory	2024-12-31
Monitoring and Evaluation	Satisfactory	2024-12-31
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Satisfactory	2024-12-31

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in select districts - Bankura district Value 37.94 26.49 20.00
Date March 31, 2020 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2026
Comment
Reduction in SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) in select towns - Asansol town Value 187.43 114.42 95.00
Date March 31, 2020 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2026
Comment
Reduction in Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) loss in select districts - Nadia district Value 26.22 17.86 18.00
Date March 31, 2020 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2026
Comment
Reduction in SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) in select towns - Kharagpur town Value 249.78 153.26 125.00
Date March 31, 2020 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2026
Comment
Reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in select districts - East Medinapur district Value 23.13 16.13 17.50
Date March 31, 2020 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2026
Comment
Reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in select districts - Alipurduar district Value 20.41 15.96 16.00
Date March 31, 2020 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2026
Comment
Reduction in SAIFI (System Average Interruption Frequency Index) in select towns - Asansol town Value 117.28 162.58 85.00
Date March 31, 2020 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2026
Comment
Reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in select districts - Dakshin Dinajpur district Value 42.75 29.82 20.00
Date March 31, 2020 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2026
Comment
Reduction in SAIFI (System Average Interruption Frequency Index) in select towns - Kharagpur town Value 114.92 176.12 80.00
Date March 31, 2020 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2026
Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Distribution Lines constructed Value 0.00 1094.66 1900.00
Date April 1, 2021 June 30, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment
Distribution lines moved under the ground to reduce exposure to storm and tree damage Value 0.00 846.21 1700.00
Date April 1, 2021 June 30, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment
Person Days of Training Provided to WBSEDCL staff - Total Value 0.00 55822.00 5000.00
Date April 1, 2021 March 31, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment
Increase in Distribution Transformation Capacity Value 0.00 81904.00 85300.00
Date April 1, 2021 June 30, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment
Consumers put on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) meters (for efficient and reduced energy consumption) Value 0.00 0.00 200000.00
Date April 1, 2021 September 30, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment
Person-days of ICT/OT technical trainings/capacity building activities (females) in WBSEDCL Value 0.00 1412.00 1000.00
Date April 1, 2021 March 31, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment
Distribution lines retrofitted to reduce energy use Value 0.00 8543.46 12100.00
Date April 1, 2021 June 30, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment
Sub-stations integrated with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system Value 0.00 0.00 50.00
Date April 1, 2021 September 30, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment
Grievances received that are addressed within two months of receipt Value 0.00 100.00 90.00
Date April 1, 2021 March 31, 2022 November 30, 2026
Comment
Percentage increase in total technical/ICT staff (females) in WBSEDCL Value 0.00 0.00 7.50
Date April 1, 2021 March 31, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment
Person-days of internship/ training for students in ICT/OT/ technical areas (females) provided by WBSEDCL Value 0.00 1964.00 10000.00
Date April 1, 2021 March 31, 2023 November 30, 2026
Comment

Reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in select districts - Bankura district	Value	37.94	26.49	20.00
	Date	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2026
	Comment

Reduction in SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) in select towns - Asansol town	Value	187.43	114.42	95.00
	Date	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2026
	Comment

Reduction in Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) loss in select districts - Nadia district	Value	26.22	17.86	18.00
	Date	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2026
	Comment

Reduction in SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) in select towns - Kharagpur town	Value	249.78	153.26	125.00
	Date	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2026
	Comment

Reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in select districts - East Medinapur district	Value	23.13	16.13	17.50
	Date	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2026
	Comment

Reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in select districts - Alipurduar district	Value	20.41	15.96	16.00
	Date	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2026
	Comment

Reduction in SAIFI (System Average Interruption Frequency Index) in select towns - Asansol town	Value	117.28	162.58	85.00
	Date	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2026
	Comment

Reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in select districts - Dakshin Dinajpur district	Value	42.75	29.82	20.00
	Date	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2026
	Comment

Reduction in SAIFI (System Average Interruption Frequency Index) in select towns - Kharagpur town	Value	114.92	176.12	80.00
	Date	March 31, 2020	March 31, 2023	March 31, 2026
	Comment

Distribution Lines constructed	Value	0.00	1094.66	1900.00
	Date	April 1, 2021	June 30, 2023	November 30, 2026
	Comment

Consumers put on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) meters (for efficient and reduced energy consumption)	Value	0.00	0.00	200000.00
	Date	April 1, 2021	September 30, 2023	November 30, 2026
	Comment

West Bengal Electricity Distribution Grid Modernization Project

Abstract*

Development Objective

Key Details

Project Details

Sectors

Themes

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Project Map

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS