ADB Funded Project
Introduction:
The Government of Himachal Pradesh sought the assistance of the Asian Development Bank, through Government of India, for the development of tourism-related infrastructure in the State, so as to promote the economic potential of its tourism sector. ADB, after thorough examination and extensive dialogues, agreed to extend assistance to the State’s proposal for ‘Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Himachal Pradesh (IDIPT-HP)’.
Program Objective and Scope:
The Program seeks to help the State to achieve its targets of enhancing performance of the tourism sector as reflected in: (i) an increase in the number and length of stays of tourists, (ii) more widely distributed income and benefits from tourism, and (iii) enhanced management of natural and cultural heritage sites of tourism importance.
Components:
The Program has the following components:
- Urban Infrastructure and Service Improvement
- Quality Enhancement of Natural and Cultural Attractions
- Connectivity Improvement
- Community-Based Activities
Loan Approval
The Department of Tourism, HP is executing an Infrastructure Development Investment Project for Tourism (IDIPT-HP) under the financial assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The total cost of the project INR 619 Crores. There are two Tranches under this project. Tranche-1, the total financing approved are of $33 Million (INR 215 Crores ) and the completion period of Tranche-1 is September, 2018. Tranche 2 is of $ 62.16 Million( INR 404 Crores).
- Assistance to the Program, in the form of loan, was approved by ADB on 4th October 2010. Loan Agreement for Tranche-1 was signed on 20 July 2011, with loan effectiveness from 26 October 2011. The Loan is scheduled for closure on 30 June 2018. Under Tranche-1 there are total 19 Sub-projects. All the projects have been completed. The list of projects is as under.
| No. | Name o Project | Contract Award Date | Contract Cost | Status of Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circular Road 1km long at Naina Devi (HPTDB/1/1) | 05-Jan-2012 | 2,39,72,417 | Completed 30 Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Car Parking at Naina Devi (HPTDB/1/2) | 03-Sep-2014 | 3,02,86,969 | Completed 15 Jul 2017 |
| 3 | Integrated parking, interpretation centre and tourist amenities complex at Chintpurni; and Rest sheds, toilet facilities and view points along path from TRC to Temple at Chintpurni (HPTDB/2/1-A) | 26-Jun-2014 | 54,16,86,843 | Completed 30 Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Information Centre at Pong Dam (HPTDB/3/1) | 20-Oct-2011 | 1,29,90,478 | Completed 30 Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Parking, and toilet facilities at Pong Dam (HPTDB/3/2) | 20-Oct-2011 | 78,06,283 | Completed 28 Feb 2014 |
| 6 | Camping facilities, with provisions for 10 tents, including toilets etc. at Pong Dam (HPTDB/3/3) | 04-Jan-2013 | 73,98,045 | Completed 28 Jan 2014 |
| 7 | Jetty development at Pong Dam (HPTDB/3/4) | 12-Dec-2011 | 8,41,488 | Completed 15 Sep 2013 |
| 8 | Landscaping, Signage’s, and Allied Civil and Electrical Works near Pong Dam (HPTDB/3/5) | 17-Dec-2013 | 43,02,429 | Completed 30 Sep 2015 |
| 9 | Redevelopment of Forest rest house – Ranser island (HPTDB/4/1) | 10-Jan-2013 | 13,86,358 | Completed 30 Jun 2016 |
| 10 | Jetty development at Ranser and Karu Island (HPTDB/4/2) | 18-Jun-2012 | 20,93,635 | Completed 31 Oct 2015 |
| 11 | Treks around the Ranser and Karu Island – 4km (HPTDB/4/3) | 30-Jun-2012 | 1,88,73,858 | Completed 31 Mar 2016 |
| 12 | Landscaping, planting along the peripheral trail and directional signages at Ranser and Karu Island (HPTDB/4/4) | 10-Jan-2013 | 11,03,620 | Completed 30 Jun 2016 |
| 13 | Watch towers for bird watching, in Karu island (HPTDB/4/5) | 10-Jan-2013 | 24,18,539 | Completed 31 Oct 2015 |
| 14 | Development of camping sites at Nagrota Suriyan (HPTDB/5/1-A) | 17-Dec-2014 | 1,42,30,857 | Completed 30 Jul 2016 |
| 15 | Forest rest houses improvement and camping sites at Dhameta (HPTDB/5/1-B) | 16-Apr-2013 | 98,90,099 | Completed 30 Jun 2015 |
| 16 | Parking for 100 vehicles at Bajreshwari temple, Kangra (HPTDB/8/1) | 12-Mar-2013 | 3,81,16,169 | Completed 30 Jun 2015 |
| 17 | Shimla Mall Road Restoration Project (HPTDB/9/1-A) | 24-Jun-2014 | 23,72,63,367 | Completed 30 Jun 2015 |
| 18 | Rehabilitation of Town Hall, Shimla (HPTDB/9/1-B) | 11-Sep-2014 | 8,01,53,020 | Completed 30 Jun 2015 |
| 19 | Tutikandi Multi-storey Parking Facility, Shimla (HPTDB/10) | 06-Apr-2015 | 66,65,20,464 | Completed 30 Jun 2015 |
- Loan Agreement for Tranche-3 was signed on signed on 28th September 2015. It became effective from 28th October 2015. It is scheduled for completion by 30th June 2020. Under Tranche-3, 11 subprojects have been identified under this Tranche, all the projects have been awarded and work is in progress. The list of projects is as under.
| No. | Name of Project | Contract Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rejuvenation of the Markandeya Temple Precinct and Provision of Visitor Facilities, Bilaspur | 9,89,98,531 |
| 2 | Upgrading the Historic Urban Precincts & Creating a Heritage Circuit, Jwalaji Town | 32,51,72,722 |
| 3 | Conserving Prominent Temple Precincts & Upgrading Urban Infrastructure for Tourism in Dharamshala &Mcleodganj | 42,61,15,413 |
| 4 | Restoration and Improvement of Chamunda Temple and Bajreshwari Temple Precinct and Creation of Cultural Centre for Traditional Crafts and Arts at NagrotaBagwan, Kangra | 22,79,08,269 |
| 5 | Creation of Centre for Traditional Arts & Crafts at Badagran near Manali | 39,80,02,861 |
| 6 | Conservation and Upgradation of the Historic Urban Precincts & Buildings in Mandi Town | 33,24,97,820 |
| 7 | Restoration of Shimla Mall Road Extension | 33,88,67,703 |
| 8 | Eco-tourism Park at Naldehra, Shimla | 10,63,16,562 |
| 9 | Restoration and beautification of Ancient temples and Surrounding areas at Rampur Bushair, Shimla | 18,64,17,081 |
| 10 | Tourist Cultural Centre at Janjheli: | 25,17,22,544 |
| 11 | Conservation/ Restoration and Rehabilitation of Bantony Castle in Heritage Zone, Shimla | 25,45,14,304 |