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Categorization for involuntary resettlement and indigenous people should be revised in case the impacts are reduced during project implementation.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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ADB should follow up more closely on compliance with submission requirements for audited project financial statements and audited entity financial statements.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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Subproject’s scope should be oriented toward outcomes and provide comprehensive end-to-end solutions for the entire target area, such as 24×7 water supply with 5–10 years of O&M, subject to capacity of the asset operator.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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Close assessment of state agency capacity is needed at appraisal to inform realistic reform targets.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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A realistic schedule for consultant recruitment, detailed design development, and contract periods should be incorporated into the project schedule at appraisal.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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Economic Reconstruction Agency has been headed by senior officers of the state government, to the benefit of decision making and interdepartmental coordination. A senior official with strong government support is essential.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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Consultant performance needs to be closely monitored for optimal utilization of consulting services and timely delivery of outputs.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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Water supply and sewerage works contracts should include a reasonable O&M period until local organizations are properly trained and have sufficient budget to take over. House connection should adhere to an annual implementation and financing plan and be considered part of contract performance.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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Continued payment of O&M fees for water treatment plants and sewage treatment plants by municipal corporations to Public Health Engineering Department and the Urban Environmental Engineering Department is necessary for optimal maintenance and sustainability.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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To improve ownership for the new facilities, it would be beneficial to ensure more input from the state agencies during planning, design, and implementation.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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To ensure timely realization of benefits from wastewater management systems, property connections should be provided in conjunction with the laying of the sewerage network.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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MFFs impose a heavy burden on executing and implementing agencies in the initial years as they prepare for subsequent tranches while also being responsible for implementing the first project. This requires sufficient implementation support, particularly for preparing subsequent tranches.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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Greater readiness at the time of MFF approval, including advance action for detailed designs and coordination for utility shifting prior to contract award, would help deliver projects in a timely, responsive, and efficient manner. Proper identification of land requirements helps avoid or minimize resettlement impacts.

Project Number: 41116-023
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 1)
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ADB should monitor compliance with audited project financial statements and audited entity financial statements audited project financial statements submission requirements

Project Number: 41116-033
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 2)
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The subprojects' scope should be more outcome-oriented, including end-to-end solutions, such as 24x7 water supply or 5–10 years O&M arrangement in construction contracts, subject to the capacity of the asset operator.

Project Number: 41116-033
Project Name: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Project 2)
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