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India
>> Regional Overview >> India Overview ACTIVITY DATA SHEET
PROGRAM: India
TITLE AND NUMBER: Recovery, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation Needs Met for Targeted Vulnerable Groups, 386-012
STATUS: New
PLANNED FY 2001 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: $8,000,000 DA; $2,000,000 CSD
PROPOSED FY 2002 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: None
INITIAL OBLIGATION: FY 2001 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: FY 2003Summary: This new objective will provide humanitarian assistance to victims of disaster and crisis under USAID's Strategic Plan and respond to the U.S. national interest of saving lives, reducing suffering associated with disaster, and re-establishing conditions necessary for political and economic development. The purpose of this objective is to help the poor in communities affected by disasters to rebuild their communities and re-establish their livelihoods, and support Indian efforts to enhance disaster management capacity.
India is highly prone to natural disasters. Recent disasters have included the earthquake and drought in Gujarat and the super cyclone in Orissa. Both the Indian Government and affected communities have mounted outstanding responses to these crises. But, the scope of this and other recent disasters is beginning to outstrip the resources and capacity available in the country. Given the recurring and increasingly devastating disaster impacts India has confronted, USAID will provide leadership in strengthening India's capacity to ensure better protection of lives and property and enhanced relief operations.
The January 26, 2001 earthquake in the State of Gujarat in western India, which measured between 7.7 and 8.1 on the Richter scale, has killed over 20,000 people; injured 160,000; left at least 665,000 homeless; affected at least 22 million people; and flattened approximately half of the buildings in 450 villages throughout the state. Infrastructure throughout the region is severely damaged. A World Bank-led assessment estimates the cost of reconstruction from the earthquake between $2.1 and $2.3 billion. While the immediate relief needs have been largely met, the longer-term recovery effort is just beginning.
Key Results: This new objective is expected to significantly contribute to: (a) restored capacity of communities affected by disasters to recover and start the process of rebuilding; (b) improved capacity of governments and NGOs to carry out accurate and consistent post-disaster damage and needs assessments; (c) enhanced capacity of national and state governments and NGOs to respond and manage disaster events; and (d) improved U.S. government use of disaster relief and other resources to link relief to rehabilitation and development.
Performance and Prospects: FY 2001 funding of $8,000,000 in DA and $2,000,000 in CSD will be provided to help the Gujarat earthquake victims resume as much of their normal lives as quickly as possible and bring Gujarat back to life. Specific activities and funding sources will be determined based upon the proposals received for quick impact community-based activities.
USAID is focusing its reconstruction assistance on those areas where there is a unique capability to have an impact. These activities complement interventions by Indians and other donors. USAID has a comparative advantage in disaster planning and mitigation, shelter provision utilizing the private sector, and small and micro-enterprise support. USAID's assistance will leverage and mobilize, not substitute for public and private Indian resources, and build on existing Indian capabilities. USAID will support selected U.S. private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and international organizations (IOs) that can implement quick impact community-based activities. These will include repairing and rebuilding basic community infrastructure and services (i.e., schools, health clinics, roads, and water distribution systems); removing rubble and debris; providing basic equipment and access to microfinance to reestablish micro- and small-enterprises; and providing temporary employment programs to help disaster victims cope financially and psychologically.
USAID's existing activities and its network of partners from current programs in Gujarat and elsewhere, including financial institutions that directly support the housing sector, will enhance the success of this objective. USAID programs with the Ahmedebad Municipal Corporation, Self-Employed Woman's Association and SAATH (an Indian NGO) have already benefited thousands of Gujarati families and may act as a platform for reconstruction. Also, USAID's credit authorities will also leverage significant private funding for reconstruction. Depending on the activity, one USAID dollar can leverage between ten and fifteen private sector dollars. Many partner NGOs, both international and indigenous, that have been actively involved in the emergency phase in Gujarat will also support reconstruction.
The initial focus of this objective will be on recovery and reconstruction after the Gujarat earthquake. However, this objective may be used as a means for addressing future relief and reconstruction needs for other disasters in India. For example, in the Gujarat quake relief phase, USAID heavily relied on its Title II partners, CARE and Catholic Relief Services, as well as other U.S. PVOs and IOs, to provide life-saving assistance to survivors. These NGOs may potentially join with USAID and Department of Defense in exploring ways to improve the mix, quantities, and/or locations of emergency supplies to better meet India's future disaster needs. Also, the objective may include technical support to the Indian and state governments to define and launch a relevant, more responsive disaster management plan
Possible Adjustments to Plans: During FY 2001, USAID will review this activity and prepare a new strategy in FY 2002.
Other Donor Programs: The World Bank and Asian Development Bank are expected to contribute upwards of $1.5 billion towards the cost of Gujarat reconstruction. The Indian Government will be making significant contributions for reconstruction, ranging from immediate cash assistance to the State Government from the National Calamity Contingency Fund to supporting tax free bonds for reconstruction to a special 2 percent surtax.
Principal Contractors, Grantees, or Agencies: Principal contractors, grantees, or agencies will be identified when the implementation of the program commences.
Selected Performance Measures: This is a new objective; performance measures have not yet been developed.
U.S. Financing
(In thousands of dollars)
Obligations Expenditures Unliquidated Through September 30, 1999 0 DA 0 DA 0 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 0 DFA Fiscal Year 2000 0 DA 0 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA Through September 30, 2000 0 DA 0 DA 0 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 0 DFA Prior Year Unobligated Funds 0 DA 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Planned Fiscal Year 2001 NOA 8,000 DA 2,000 CSD 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Total Planned Fiscal Year 2001 8,000 DA 2,000 CSD 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Future Obligations Est. Total Cost Proposed Fiscal Year 2002 NOA 0 DA 0 DA 8,000 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 2,000 CSD 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 0 DFA
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