India: National Highway Sector II
The project's main objective was to improve transport efficiency and expand economic opportunities. It aimed to strengthen the capacity of the National Highway Authority of India for national highway development and operations and maintenance; upgrade and increase the capacity of key national arterial corridors, particularly the north-south corridor; improve road safety; and contribute to prevention and spread of HIV/AIDS and human trafficking.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
15 Dec 2005 Loan India Transport/Road Closed $670.60 million | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
Capacity building for management, additional staff, organizational restructuring, and updated standards and guidelines Minimum 560 km of upgraded national highway along the north-south corridor Improved road safety with 20% reduction in traffic fatalities Raised community awareness of the risks of HIV/AIDS and human trafficking |
| FINANCING |
$400 million (Asian Development Bank) $270.6 million (Government of India) |
