The World Bank Report No: ISR16114 Implementation Status & Results India Neeranchal National Watershed Project (P132739) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Neeranchal National Watershed Project (P132739) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 1 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 31-Oct-2014 Country: India Approval FY: 2015 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: SOUTH ASIA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Department of Land Resources Key Dates Board Approval Date 17-Jul-2014 Original Closing Date 30-Jun-2020 Planned Mid Term Review Date 12-Feb-2017 Last Archived ISR Date Effectiveness Date Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2020 Actual Mid Term Review Date Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to support IWMP through technical assistance to improve incremental conservation outcomes and agricultural yields for communities in selected sites, and adoption of more effective processes and technologies into the broader IWMP in participating states. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Central Institutional and Capacity Building 11.30 National Innovation Support 32.00 Support to IWMP in Participating States 301.90 Project Management and Coordination 11.80 Overall Ratings Public Disclosure Copy Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Implementation Status Overview The National Neeranchal Watershed Project (“Neeranchal”) was approved by the World Bank's Board of Directors on July 17, 2014. This US$ 357 million watershed project is financed with an IDA Credit of US$178.5 million equivalent, intends to improve the effectiveness of Government of India’s Integrated Watershed Management Project (IWMP) investments and will cover 2 million ha, to benefit 481,660 farmer households in about 400 sub watersheds across eight states in India. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of key national and state level institutions currently implementing watershed programs of India for more effective planning, implementation, monitoring of their current programs. It will Page 1 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR16114 support the preparation of integrated science-based, participatory watershed plans with a greater focus on water management. These plans will guide investments to improve more efficient use of water for agriculture, recharge local groundwater, and enhance the convergence of various programs in order to ensure more effective use of public resources. In addition, the project will help farmers adopt new soil, water and crop management techniques to increase vegetative cover, reduce soil erosion, and improve agricultural yields. It Public Disclosure Copy will facilitate access to real time weather forecasts and help farmers adopt climate smart agricultural practices to mitigate against climate change impacts. It will also improve rural livelihoods through training, better extension services, and strengthened forward linkages to markets. The project management is under the Department of Land Resources (DOLR) at the National level and the State Level National Agencies (SLNAs) at the state level. Formal project implementation is expected to begin by December, 2014, following final Cabinet clearance and signing of the loan agreements. Locations No Location data has been entered Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Conservation outcomes in Selected micro- Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 watersheds (MWS) Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at MTR. PDO 1-a. Average incremental reduction in Percentage Value 3.30 0.00 5.00 soil loss (t/ha/year) selected sites to be treated Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 in medium rainfall areas 700 -1,000 mm/yr Breakdown Comments measured in (t/ha/yr) Project was approved on July measured in (t/ha/yr) (baseline and end targets measured in tons/ha/ year) 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured annually PDO 1-b. Average incremental changes in Percentage Value 0.00 1.00 overall watershed biomass (NDVI values) in Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 selected sites Public Disclosure Copy Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at MTR. Increased average % gain in incremental Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 productivity of arable lands in selected MWSs Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 above baseline Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at MTR. Page 2 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR16114 PDO 2-a. Milk (baseline and end target Percentage Value 4.10 0.00 5.10 measured in litres/ lacation) Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July Public Disclosure Copy 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 3. PDO 2-b. Vegetables (baseline and end target Percentage Value 15.30 0.00 19.90 measured in tons/ha) Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 3. PDO 2-c. Oilseeds (baseline and end target Percentage Value 561.00 0.00 701.30 measured in tons/ha) Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 3. PDO 2-d. Pulses (baseline and end target Percentage Value 659.00 0.00 790.80 measured in tons/ha) Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 3. PDO 2-e. Cereals (baseline and end target Percentage Value 1202.00 0.00 1502.50 measured tons/ha) Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 3. Number of new approaches, developed under Number Value 0.00 0.00 3.00 the project, that are integrated into National Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 watershed guidelines. Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be Public Disclosure Copy measured at end of project. Direct project beneficiaries Number Value 0.00 2400000.00 Date 01-Nov-2013 31-Mar-2020 Comments Female beneficiaries Percentage Value 0.00 30.00 Sub Type Supplemental Intermediate Results Indicators Page 3 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR16114 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Operational water user associations created Number Value 0.00 0.00 200.00 and/or strengthened (number) Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Public Disclosure Copy Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 3. Component 1 - Strengthen the institutions and Number Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 human resources of key stakeholders to Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 improve effective implementation of watershed Comments Project was approved on July management 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 3. 1-a. Web based knowledge sharing system Number Value 0.00 0.00 20000.00 established at central level for integrated WSD Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 and fully functional, measured by number of Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July visitors (no. of visitors) 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 3. 1-b. Functioning M&E cells in State Level Number Value 0.00 0.00 8.00 Nodal Agencies in participating project states Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 (no. of states) Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 3. Component 2: Establish a coordinated Number Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 approach to provide practical knowledge and Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 tools to support integrated watershed Comments Project was approved on July management 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 4. 2-a. MET stations and systems in place in Number Value 0.00 0.00 300.00 selected SWSs, and data flowing to Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 communities on a regular basis (no. of SWSs Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July Public Disclosure Copy covered) 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 4. 2-b. Basic hydrological monitoring systems Number Value 0.00 0.00 200.00 installed and functional at community level in Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 maximum of 400 selected sub-watersheds (no. Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July of SWSs covered) 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 4. Page 4 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR16114 Component 3: Demonstrate successful Number Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 implementation of rainfed agriculture and Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 watershed development programs, with a Comments science-basedapproach Public Disclosure Copy 3-a. Changes in average groundwater levels Number Value 1.00 0.00 0.50 (post monsoon) in project sites in meters below Sub Type Date 30-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 ground level depth in selected sites (measured Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July in no. of meters below ground level) 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at end of project 3-b. Changes in average groundwater levels Number Value 3.00 0.00 1.10 (pre-moonson) in project sites in meters below Sub Type Date 30-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 ground level depth in selected sites (measured Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July in no. of meters below ground level) 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at end of project. 3-d. DSS models used to support for IWMP Number Value 0.00 0.00 8.00 planning (no. of states) Sub Type Date 30-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 4. 3-e. Hydrological assessment used by states Number Value 0.00 0.00 400.00 as part of watershed planning (no. of sites) Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 4. 3-f. Digitized database fully operational in Number Value 0.00 0.00 8.00 project states (no. of states) Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 4. Public Disclosure Copy 3-g. % of farmers adopting improved soil Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 60.00 moisture conservation and production Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 technologies in selected sites Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured at project year 4. Component 4: Ensure effective, efficient and Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 responsive project management Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be Page 5 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR16114 measured from end of year 1 onwards. 4-a. IWMP disbursement ratio in participating Percentage Value 46.00 0.00 60.00 project states increases over baseline Public Disclosure Copy Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 01-Sep-2014 31-Mar-2020 Breakdown Comments Project was approved on July 17, 2014. Indicator will be measured from year 2 onwards. 4-b. Effective project management (% of Percentage Value 0.00 90.00 concurrent monitoring recommendations each Sub Type Date 01-Nov-2013 31-Mar-2020 year, acted upon during implementation) Breakdown Comments Data on Financial Performance (as of 28-Jul-2014) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P132739 IDA-55240 Not Effective 17-Jul-2014 30-Jun-2020 30-Jun-2020 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P132739 IDA-55240 Not Effective XDR 116.40 116.40 0.00 0.00 116.40 0.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Page 6 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR16114 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation There are no major decisions required at this time. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. 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