Rajkot Urban Transport
Country: India
City: Rajkot
Key Stakeholders and PartnersRajkot Municipal Corporation, Gujarat Urban Development Mission
Project Preparation Study PeriodMay 2010 - October 2010
CDIA SupportUS$ 360,600
Expected Downstream Financing$15.7 million (local financing institution)
Infrastructure sectorsUrban Transport
CDIA priority impact areasClimate Change Mitigation and Adaptation; Environmental Improvement; Good Governance; Poverty Reduction
Key City Development Issues
Rajkot Municipal Corporation has developed a City Development Plan for the period of 2007-2012 focusing on effective town planning schemes. The city is undergoing a major transformation, due to its immensely growing population. One of the main key development issues is to develop urban environmentally friendly transport solutions for the city.
Details of Cooperation
CDIA-supported activities include:
a) Preparation of pre-feasibility study (PFS) for high-priority infrastructure to promote urban transportation in Rajkot;
b) Capacity building support to Rajkot Municipal Corporation;
c) Linkage of PFS with potential investors for financing; and
d) Development of a marketing plan for Rajkot Municipal Corporation for the projects identified by CDIA.
Expected Development Outcomes
The project is expected to reduce CO2 emission & other air pollutants and improve energy efficiency of public transport. Improving the accessibility and affordability of public transport will also enhance the access or urban poor to municipal services and employment opportunities.
