Project Introduction

In September 2014, the State of Jammu & Kashmir experienced torrential monsoon rains causing major flooding and landslides. The continuous spell of rains from September 2 - 6, 2014, caused Jhelum and Chenab Rivers as well as many other streams/tributaries to flow above the danger mark. The Jhelum River also breached its banks flooding many low-lying areas inAnantnag, Srinagar and adjoining districts. In many districts, the rainfall exceeded the normal by over 600 per cent. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) records precipitation above 244.4mm as extremely heavy rainfall, and the region received 558mm of rain in the June-September period, as against the normal 477.4 mm. For example, the district of Qazigund recorded over 550 mm of rainfall in 6 days as against a historic normal of 6.2 mm over the same period. Due to the unprecedented heavy rainfall the catchment areas particularly the low lying areas were flooded for more than two weeks. Some areas in urban Srinagar stayed flooded for 28 days. Water levels were as high as 27 feet in many parts of Srinagar.More info.....

Atal Dulloo, IAS
Chief Secretary, J & K
Dr.Syed Sehrish Asgar, IAS 
Chief Executive Officer
Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project

Reconstruction and strengthening of critical infrastructure

The objective of this component is to support the reconstruction/restoration of damaged public buildings, such as hospitals, schools, higher and technical education buildings, fire stations, and selected block and district offices, and other important public buildings. It will include the restoration of partially damaged

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Reconstruction of roads and bridges

The objective of this component is to restore and improve the connectivity disrupted due to the disaster through the reconstruction of damaged roads and bridges. The infrastructure will be designed to withstand earthquake and flood forces as per the latest official design guidelines The affected areas will benefit by the restored access

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Restoration of urban flood management infrastructure

The objective of this component is to strengthen and reinforce existing weak and vulnerable flood control infrastructure. Investments will primarily include rehabilitation/renovation of storm water pumping stations in Srinagar municipal area, and replacement of the power equipment, switch/ panel boards at elevated places,

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Restoration and strengthening of livelihoods

The flood resulted in damage to infrastructure and assets such as workshops, stores, tools, raw material, and finished product stocks, which severely impacted non-farm livelihoods in urban centers. In addition to the direct impact on livelihood, the sector is an important contributor to tourism in the region

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Strengthening disaster risk management capacity

The objective of this component is to enhance the capabilities of the implementing entities in managing disaster risks, enhancing preparedness, and achieving resilient recovery. This component will entail the following:
1. Capacity building for disaster management
2. Technical support for risk reduction and response preparedness

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Contingent Emergency
Response  

Following an adverse natural event that causes a major natural disaster, the PIE may request the Bank to re-allocate project funds to support response and reconstruction. This component would draw resources from the unallocated expenditure category and/or allow the PIE to request the Bank to re-categorize and reallocate financing from other project components to partially cover emergency response and recovery costs.

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Implementation
Support

This component would finance incremental operating costs of the Project, including the operation of the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Units (PIUs). In addition, the component will include consultancies required for the preparation and supervision of specific activities, trainings, exposure visits and knowledge exchange programs, etc. It will include the restoration of partially damaged

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