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Balochistan Small Scale Irrigation Project

The Balochistan Small-scale Irrigation Project (BSSIP) will support efforts by the Government of Balochistan (GOB) to improve the management of scarce water resources in the Pishin Lora Basin (PLB) by reducing the overall impact of the present water crisis. The project objectives include: (i) increased surface water availability and reduced groundwater depletion; (ii) increased water productivity through a combination of engineering, management, and agricultural measures; and (iii) expanded local capacity and participation of farmers to implement similar schemes and formulate plans for sustainable water resources development and watershed management. The project will focus the PLB in the northern part of Balochistan. The project will following three components: (a) partial restoration of the water storage capacity; (b) developing small-scale irrigation schemes in the PLB; and (c) strengthening and building the capacity of the Irrigation and Power Department (PD), water management institutions, and farmer and community organizations, and implementing studies. The project can contribute to strengthening provincial water management capabilities.**

Last Updated September 09 2010

Basic Information
Project Status	Active
Region	South Asia
Country/Area	Pakistan
Major Sector (Sector) (%)	Agriculture, fishing, and forestry (Irrigation and drainage) (100%)
Old Major Sector	N/A
Old Sector	N/A
Env Category	B
Project ID	P089378
Bank Team Lead (Last Name, First)	Yu, Winston
Approval Date	26-FEB-2008
Closing Date	30-JUN-2013
Borrower	PAKISTAN AND BALOCHISTAN GOV
Implementing Agency	BALOCHISTAN IRRIGATION AND POWER SECRETARY

Financial
Main Loan/Credit #	43870
IBRD Commitment *	0
IDA Commitment *	25
IBRD + IDA Commitment *	25
Grant Amount *	0
Total Project Cost *	25
Product Line	IBRD/IDA
Lending Instrument	Specific Investment Loan

Development Outcomes And Goals
*Targeted Thematic Outcomes...*	Supporting this Broader Dev't Goal
Water resource management	Ensure environmental sustainability (MDG); Environmental commons (GPG)
Participation and civic engagement	Empowerment, security & social inclusion (CAP)
Rural services and infrastructure	N/A (CAP)

Available Project Documents***
For a short project overview, please consult the Project Information Document if available.

	Financing Agreement (), Vol. -25-JUN-2008
	Project Information Document (PID), Vol.1 -28-FEB-2008
	Project Appraisal Document (PAD), Vol.1 -23-JAN-2008
	Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet (ISDS), Vol.1 -30-NOV-2005
	Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet (ISDS), Vol.1 -11-NOV-2005
	Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.1 -01-SEP-2005
	Project Information Document (PID), Vol.1 -21-JUL-2004

Contract Award Information

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