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Shimla-Himachal Pradesh Water Supply and Sewerage Services Improvement Program (PforR)

Abstract*

The development objective of the Shimla-Himachal Pradesh Water Supply and Sewerage Services Improvement Program for Results (PforR) Project for India is to strengthen the operational and financial performance of the Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) utility and improve access to water supply and sewerage services in Shimla city. The PforR will support a well-defined program that forms part of the Government of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP’s) overarching...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The PDO is to strengthen the operational and financial performance of the SJPNL Utility and improve access to water supply and sewerage services in Shimla City.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P174732

  • Active

  • Carmen Yee-Batista , Tanuj Mathur

  • India

  • India

  • November 11, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    November 5, 2021

  • February 8, 2022

  • US$ 560.00 million

  • Urban Development Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh,Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited

  • South Asia

  • 2022

  • US$ 160.00 million

  • N/A

  • Not Applicable

  • December 31, 2026

  • BANK APPROVED

  • June 17, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 160.00
Borrower/Recipient 90.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 160.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 160.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 560.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jun 1, 2024 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 4,577.60
Nov 5, 2021 IBRD-92950 Loan Commitment 160,000,000.00
Aug 2, 2024 IBRD-92950 Loan Disb 4,486,978.00
Jun 1, 2024 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 164,167.38
Jun 1, 2024 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 921,213.40
May 28, 2024 IBRD-92950 Loan Disb 17,640,000.00
Feb 8, 2022 IBRD-92950 Fee Charges 400,000.00
Feb 8, 2022 IBRD-92950 Loan Disb 400,000.00
Jun 1, 2022 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 124,621.91
Jun 1, 2022 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 1,104.88
Dec 1, 2022 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 200,046.56
Dec 1, 2022 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 6,623.08
Jun 1, 2023 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 10,416.24
Jun 1, 2023 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 625.62
Jun 1, 2023 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 198,953.42
Jun 28, 2023 IBRD-92950 Loan Disb 27,941,640.00
Dec 1, 2023 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 741,719.40
Dec 1, 2023 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 170,191.14
Dec 1, 2023 IBRD-92950 Int Charges 256.19

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Safeguards Rating Highly Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-23

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • (i) Number of people having access to continuous water supplyValue0.00147000.003400000.00
    DateApril 30, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • (ii) Number of additional people provided with sewerage services.Value0.00381416.001360000.00
    DateApril 30, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • SJPNL strengthened as an autonomous WSS CompanyValueWSS company establishedAll financial and managerial decisions taken by thAll financial and managerial decisions taken by th
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • SJPNL achieves operational efficiency and financial sustainabilityValuesee sub-indicatorssee sub-indicatorssee sub-indicators
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • SJPNL improves energy efficiency by 20%ValueEnergy consumption per KL of water is 13 KWH.10.7 KWH per KL (pending IVA verification)Reduces to 10.4 KWH
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • SJPNL reduces Non-Revenue-Water by 15%ValueTo be determined in first yearDraft baseline completed and under reviewNRW is 15% less than baseline
    DateDecember 31, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • O&M Cost Recovery in water distributionValue120%164% (pending IVA verification)175%
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of people benefitting from improved WSS servicesValuesee sub indicatorssee sub-indicatorssee sub indicators
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • At least 80% of SJPNL employees receive incentives as per the performance incentive policy.ValueNo incentive policy for SJPNL employeesThe performance incentive policy has been approved80% of SJPNL employees receive incentives as per t
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • SJPNL redresses at least 90% WSS grievances within the specified periodValueGrievance redressal system exists93.5%SJPNL redresses at least 90% WSS grievances within
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • At least 30% women employed as contractual staff in SJPNL.Value20%40.5%At least 30%
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of 24 / 7 customers billed on volumetric basisValue0%100% 24/7 customers in Sanjauli.At least 90%
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • SJPNL implements performance-based payments to the private water supply operatorValuePerformance based contract for intra city water diPerformance based contract for intra city water diCompletion of performance audit of the Operator th
    DateApril 30, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • SJPNL scores at least 70% in customer satisfaction surveyValuePilot citizen satisfaction survey completed in 201SJPNL achieved 83% satisfaction score in the custoSJPNL achieving at least 70% satisfaction score in
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Five-year business plan approved and adoptedValueNo Strategic Business PlanDraft SJPNL Business Plan is under reviewSJPNL Business Plan Adopted
    DateApril 30, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of water quality samples meeting standards (Percentage)Value98.0097.5098.00
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • HR policies reviewed and revised to promote gender equality in the workplaceValueNo HR Gender policyRevised recruitment and promotion rules have been HR Gender Policy in place
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of STP effluent samples meeting standards (Percentage)Value98.0059.1398.00
    DateApril 20, 2021June 14, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment