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CASE STUDIES ON Assam Power Sector Development Program - October 2007

India is one of the fastest growing developing economies, having expanded by about 6% per annum in the 1990s and by some 8% in recent years. This growth and rapid rate of industrialization and urbanization have fueled energy demand so that in 2003 it ranked sixth worldwide in primary energy consumption. Since the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) power sector operations in India began in 1986, there have been 24 public sector loans for 21 projects with a total value of $4.6 billion (29% of the total public sector lending to India). This has been supported by an additional $337 million of loans through ADB’s private sector operations. One of the three state electricity boards that ADB provided program assistance is Assam.

Source: Asian Development Bank

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Energy Efficiency, Security, and Conservation in India - September 2007

Energy is vital to economic growth and . In the last 30 years, productivity and wealth have risen rapidly in Asia and the Pacific—so has dependence on energy.
India's economy grew by about 6% per annum in the 1990s and by about 8% in recent years. The energy policy of India has been shaped by fast economic growth, but also by increasing household incomes, limited domestic reserves of fossil fuels, and environmental impacts.
ADB and India partnered in the energy sector 20 years ago. What have been the results? How can ADB now promote energy efficiency, energy security, and energy conservation?

Source: Asian Development Bank

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Learning Curves - Energy Efficiency for a Better Future - July 2007

The Asia and Pacific region is consuming a growing share of the worldʹs total primary energy supply. This grew from 13% in 1973 to 25% in 2003. Although use per capita is low, it will increase as incomes and standards of living improve. Regional consumption is expected to rise by 89% and account for 30% of the worldʹs by 2030.
How can the Asia and Pacific region meet demand for energy in the most cost effective and environmentally sustainable manner? What are the inherent conflicts and issues in developing infrastructure for the energy sector? How might ADB help?

Source: Asian Development Bank

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Metals & Minerals Sector Review - July 2007

India has one of the fastest growing metals and minerals sector in the world. The Indian metals sector, especially the steel and aluminium segments have the dual advantage of a fast growing demand from domestic and export markets and easy raw material access in terms of huge high quality iron ore, bauxite and coal reserves.

India's steel production is expected to grow from the current level of 38 million tonnes to 50 million tonnes by 2012 and 100 million tonnes by 2020. The huge capacity addition in the steel sector will require an estimated investment of $16.5bn in the next 7-8 years. Aside domestic companies, several world majors have announced large investment plans. The aluminium sector too is expanding rapidly and all domestic players are new capacities through greenfield projects or brownfield expansion.

The rapid growth in the steel and aluminium sectors has created a range of opportunities for equipment suppliers, technology providers, potential investors and consulting companies in a number of areas.

The attached report gives an overview and characteristics of the metal and minerals sector in India, with details of opportunities, relevant trade publication and trade contacts in the market.Source: UK Trade and Investment

Source: UK Trade & Investment

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Science and Technology - Overview from IBEF - July 07

As India emerges as a globally competitive powerhouse, science and technology continues to provide the foundation on which the 21st century nation is being built.
The Indian output of science, as measured by the quality and quantity of Science Citation Index (SCI) papers, has been growing at a faster rate than the world average showing a CAGR of 8 per cent as against the global average of 4 per cent.

Source: India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF)

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Chemicals Sector - January 2007

The Government of West Bengal is touting for investors to locate at the PPP petrochemical hub being developed on the coast at Haldia, about two hours south of Kolkata. This hub is one of six “petrochemical investment regions” the Indian Government wants to set-up across India. West Bengal’s neighbour, Orissa, will also be home to a hub. It is reported that foreign-based majors BASF, Exxon Mobil, Royal DSP, BP and Dow Chemicals are interested in the initiative.

Source: UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)

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Agriculture Sector - January 2007

The land in West Bengal is extremely fertile and farming in the state is more productive than elsewhere in India. In Agriculture growth, the state has recorded a CAGR of 4.5%, compared to national growth of 1.7%.

West Bengal is the largest producer of rice, pineapple and vegetables in India. It also leads in meat (including poultry), freshwater fish, and jute production. It is third in India in floriculture. And second in tea – Kolkata-based companies Appejay Surendra and Tata Tea own Typhoo and Tetley respectively.

Source: UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)

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Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited - Annual Report 2006-07

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), a public sector undertaking of the Government of India, is the key driving force for comprehensive development of the nuclear power programme in India. It is responsible for the design, construction, commissioning and operation of the 17 reactors in operation and 5 under construction, which dot the map of India. The core business at NPCIL is power generation. The Company generates about 3% of the total electricity generated in the country.

Source: NPCIL - Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.

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Water and Wastewater Sector Review - May 2006

Industry estimates value the water & wastewater market in India at £ 700 million (US$ 1.24 billion). Approximately 75 percent of rural and 85 percent of urban population currently have access to public water supplies.  However, drinking water supplies in many parts of India are intermittent and transmission and distribution networks for water need urgent improvement. Compounding the water scarcity is wastage - an estimated 213 billion cubic metres out of 690 billion cubic metres of surface water is wasted each month. It is also estimated that water leakage, pilferage and wastage amounts to 50 per cent of the total flow.

Source: UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)

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