Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Implementation Status & Results India India: Bihar Integrated Social Protection Strengthening Project (P118826) Operation Name: India: Bihar Integrated Social Protection Strengthening Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 1 Status: ARCHIVED Archive : 25-Mar-2014 Project (P118826) Country: India Approval FY: 2014 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: SOUTH ASIA Lending Instrument: Investment Project Financing Implementing Agency(ies): Rural Development Department, Department of Social Welfare Key s Board Approval 30-Dec-2013 Original Closing 31-Mar-2020 Planned Mid Term Review 31-Mar-2017 Last Archived ISR Effectiveness Revised Closing 31-Mar-2020 Actual Mid Term Review Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) To strengthen institutional capacity of the Department of Social Welfare and the Rural Development Department to deliver social protection programs and services and expand outreach of social care services for poor and vulnerable households, persons with disabilities, older persons and widows in the state of Bihar. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) losure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Component Name Component Cost Strengthening Social Protection Systems and Capacity 32.90 Strengthening Outreach and Social Protection Service Delivery 87.10 Overall Ratings Progress towards achievement of PDO Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Overall Risk Rating Previous Rating Current Rating Satisfactory Satisfactory Substantial Implementation Status Overview The Bihar Integrated Social Protection Strengthening (BISPS) project was approved by the Bank Board on December 30, 2013. The project was officially approved by the Cabinet of the Government of Bihar (GoB) on February 11, 2014. The implementing agencies, the State Society for the Ultra Poor and Social Welfare (SSUPSW) and the Bihar Rural Development Society (BRDS) have made significant progress toward recruiting staff and finalizing a number of large goods and consulting contracts, including mobile therapy vans, a technical design agency for Social Care Service Centers, recruitment support agencies, social security pension MIS, training and information education and communication (IEC) activities. Page 1 of 5
Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual India State of Bihar Patna Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Increased coverage of SP programs and services as measured by number of program beneficiaries (1.1) MGNREGS & IAY (1.2) SSP (1.3) Social Care Increased coverage of SP programs and services as measured by the share of vulnerable groups in total beneficiaries (1.1) MGNREGS & IAY; (1.2) SSP; (1.3) Social Care Increased resources available for SP programs, as measured by % of funds drawn from central resources (1.1) MGNREGS & IAY (1.2) SSP Text Value Interim baseline MGNREG 383454; IAY 338788; SSP 529547; Social Care - N/A Interim baseline determined on the basis of administrative data based on aggregate reports, not beneficiary-level information, and it is possible the baseline will change once systems are put in place to provide beneficiary-level information. (1.1) 20% (1.2) 20% (1.3) 50% Percentage Value 25.00 Interim baseline: MGNREGS: SC/ST - 18% (Interim baseline determined on the basis of a survey to study the impact on poverty of MGNREGS (see Dutta et al, 2013). The data is representative for the state.) Percentage Value 25.00 No system in place to track Page 2 of 5
Improved quality and satisfaction with SP service delivery as measured by % eligible population aware (1.1) MGNREGS & IAY; (1.2) SSP ; (1.3) Social Care Improved quality and satisfaction with SP service delivery as measured by % of beneficiaries reporting satisfaction with services received (1.1) MGNREGS & IAY; (1.2) SSP; (1.3) Social Care Intermediate Results Indicators Percentage Value 40.00 Baseline not established Percentage Value 40.00 Baseline not established Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target State policies developed, adopted and implemented Number of Operations Manuals developed for MGNREGS, IAY, SSP Text Value National level legislation adopted by the state (ii) State Older Persons Policy implemented. Number Value 0.00 3.00 National/basic state guidelines exist OM to include: procedures for awareness generation, enrollment, disability certification, payment, grievance & M&E Standards of care developed and adopted Percentage Value 0.00 50.00 Some standards in various documents At least 50% institutions apply common standards % grievances addressed (1.1) MGNREGS & Percentage Value 0.00 40.00 IAY (1.2) SSP (1.3) Social Care No system in place 40% increase over baseline Building and operating program MIS Text Value Nil System operational No system % Concerned officials and partners trained on program procedures:1.1. BRDS 1.2. SSUPSW Percentage Value 0.00 100.00 Some ad hoc training for MGNREGS; none for rest 100% Page 3 of 5
% staff satisfying performance standards 1.1 Percentage Value 0.00 70.00 BRDS1.2 SSUPSW Policy and procedures not in 70% place % of benefit received on time (1.1) MGNREGS Percentage Value 0.00 30.00 & IAY NREGASoftware and 30% increase over baseline IAYsoftware in place but not put to effective use to track payments % of blocks submitting audit reports and Percentage Value 0.00 50.00 Utilization Certificates on time; (1.1) MGNREGS & IAY No system in place to collect information % of Buniyad centers constructed Percentage Value 0.00 100.00 Nil % of Buniyad centers operational Percentage Value 0.00 100.00 Nil Number of mobile therapy units operational Number Value 0.00 38.00 and providing services Nil Data on Financial Performance (as of 31-Dec-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key s Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Signing Effectiveness Original Closing Revised Closing P118826 IDA-53490 Not Effective 30-Dec-2013 31-Mar-2020 31-Mar-2020 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P118826 IDA-53490 Not Effective XDR 54.70 54.70 0.00 0.00 54.70 0.00 Disbursement Graph Page 4 of 5
Key Decisions Regarding Implementation It is expected that the Financing Agreement for the project will be signed by June 2014 after India s upcoming election process is completed. The project is on track to meet all Government of India readiness conditions so that signing can take place soon after elections. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Page 5 of 5