INNOVATION PROMOTION IN MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (MSMEs)

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1 Implemented by M INNOVATION PROMOTION IN MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (MSMEs) SITUATION The Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in India contributes significantly to employment, industrial output and exports. The sector s input is integral to achieving the government s ambitious goal of faster, sustainable and inclusive growth. However, it faces several challenges. Significant among them are strong international competition, pressure to use key resources such as energy, water and raw materials more efficiently, and to implement more environmentally sustainable production processes. Several other challenges prevent Indian MSMEs from performing to their full potential: Innovation-enabling support for MSMEs in key areas such as technology transfer, innovation management etc. is fragmented. Cooperation between actors (industry and specifically, small enterprises, research institutions, buyers, technology suppliers etc.) in the innovation ecosystem is limited. Capacity of Indian MSMEs to manage innovations is low. MSMEs are disconnected from their bigger buyers that raises the bar in terms of competitiveness, innovation and technology utilisation. Upgrading to modern techniques and adopting environment-friendly and inclusive innovations will help to create new economic opportunities for the MSME sector and strengthen its long-term competitiveness. Objective The Innovation Promotion in Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) project seeks to: Strengthen innovation system by systematically fostering cooperation between industry, academia and government. Improve innovation capacity and sustainability of MSMEs.

2 APPROACH The project facilitates a host of services at the institutional level while also working with the government at the national level: The project supports institutions that promote economic development such as business chambers and associations in developing a range of innovation-enabling services for MSMEs. The project provides advice on methods and instruments to identify opportunities for improving business operations and supply chains of large companies. The project helps produce training materials on innovation management and establish new mechanisms to support start-ups. The project will have a strong demand focus, both in terms of closing the gap between MSMEs and academia, and between MSMEs and the demands of international manufacturers. At the national level, the project advises the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises on developing new support instruments to foster innovation and modernisation in the MSME sector. The collated experiences of promoting such innovations will be incorporated into policy dialogue and provide new impetus for improving policies and instruments to support MSMEs. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The project will contribute to the goal of sustainable economic development by promoting inclusive and sustainable innovation and strengthening economic, environmental and socially responsible behavior of businesses. The project is expected to have an impact at several levels: Micro Level: The project will improve collaboration between research, academia and government by setting up joint cooperation projects that aim to develop product, process or business model innovation. This will enable MSMEs to have improved access to research and academic institutions. In addition, companies, particularly start-ups and social enterprises that provide innovative solutions, will be supported to have better access to services for sustainable innovations. Meso Level: Intermediary organisations such as Business Membership Organisations (BMOs) will have enhanced capacities to offer better services that foster innovation. BMOs will be enabled to systematically articulate the needs of MSMEs towards research and academic institutions. In addition, the project will support the field institutions of the Ministry (e.g. tool rooms and development institutes) to introduce new innovation-enabling services (e.g. intellectual property rights, innovation intelligence etc.). Macro Level: At the macro level, the project will support the Ministry of MSMEs to introduce policies and support instruments favourable to foster product, process and business model innovations in MSMEs. To this end, the project will promote exchange between German and Indian policy makers. Wolfgang Leidig Project Director Innovation Promotion in Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale B5/2, 3rd floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi , INDIA E: msme-india@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration 01/ /2017 Budget Webpage Innovation Promotion in Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), Government of India EUR 3 million

3 Implemented by RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISE FINANCE (REF) SITUATION The Indian economy is facing the challenge to create at least 180 million new jobs before the year 2025, while achieving a more sustainable and inclusive economic growth. This ambitious goal cannot be reached without the Indian Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) sector, which has been a highly vibrant and dynamic part of the Indian economy over the last five decades. The MSMEs, not only play a crucial role in providing large employment opportunities at a comparatively lower capital cost, but also help in industrialisation of the rural and disadvantaged areas. The government of India is committed to create 100 million additional jobs in the MSME sector. At the same time, due to resource constraints and the high level of pollution, companies, including MSMEs, have to become more environment-friendly and use less resources such as water and raw materials. In addition, new solutions for the rural and the disadvantaged areas are needed in order to create jobs and income especially for those belonging to marginalised sections of Indian society. Objective The Responsible Enterprise Finance (REF) project aims to increase the supply of loans and risk capital for sustainability oriented investments made by MSMEs. With this, the project targets to place India s MSME sector on a more sustainable growth path. APPROACH India s development bank for the MSME sector, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), has been mandated to transfer innovations for MSME financing into the wider financial sector. The project supports SIDBI in its mandate and cooperates with other banks and investors to enhance sustainability in the financial sector. The key lines of activity are: Developing National Voluntary Guidelines for Responsible Banking for financial institutions, aiming at improved non-financial reporting and at integrating sustainability aspects into their operations and investment decisions

4 Developing and introducing an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk management framework for MSME lending Developing products and services for sustainability oriented investments, with a focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and women entrepreneurship Strengthening the support system for social enterprises and raising awareness amongst investors and banks services, using a tool to calculate the energy efficiency potential. Provision of e-learning modules for the SMEs and their financial partners, regarding energy efficiency. Increase of MSMEs energy efficiency after availing energy efficiency services (assessment, implementation, monitoring, and verification). EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The project is expected to contribute to sustainable economic development by promoting business innovation and strengthening the economic, environmental and social behaviour of the enterprises. The project works towards achieving the following concrete results: Documentation of the correlation between the ESG violations, financial performance, and loan repayment capability. Development of a framework and toolkit for ESG risk assessment and integration of the ESG criteria in the risk assessment processes of banks for MSME lending. Improvement of end-to-end energy efficiency Provision of financing products for solar roof top. A business case for lending to solar roof top projects will be developed for banks and SMEs. Establishment of a virtual incubation platform where at least 400 start-ups will be registered and receive support. Creation of an Angel Investors network comprising of high-net worth individuals, investing in at least 40 start-ups. Formulation and adoption of National Voluntary Guidelines for Responsible Banking. Wolfgang Leidig Project Director Responsible Enterprise Finance (REF) B-5/1, 3rd Floor, Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi, India E: wolfgang.leidig@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project Name Commissioned By Lead Executing Lead Implementing Responsible Enterprise Finance (REF) Duration 11/ /2016 Budget Webpage Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) EUR 3 million

5 Implemented by INDO-GERMAN PROGRAMME FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (IGVET) SITUATION It is expected that more than 250 million young people will join the Indian labour market in the next 15 years. Sustainable economic development and job creation for skilled labour is thus at the top of the political agenda. The Indian Government recently launched the initiatives Make in India and Skill India to support the training of up to 400 million people by the year India s ambition to become a globally leading manufacturing hub requires sufficient, qualified workers. However, the Indian vocational education and training (VET) system does not adequately provide the quantity and quality of a skilled workforce that would meet the demands of the advancing industry. In order to adjust supply and demand, India s government promotes the active involvement of enterprises for achieving cooperative, workplace-based VET. Acknowledging the advantages of the German VET model that is mainly driven by the private sector, the Indian Government has expressed interest to incorporate elements of the German system to the Indian VET context. Objective Actors of the public and private sectors work together to achieve conditions conducive to create and improve cooperative, workplace-based VET in India. APPROACH The programme applies the following approaches: Advising and guiding local cooperations between public entities and private sector organisations, such as chambers and associations, in order to jointly implement cooperative, workplace-based trainings in three industrial clusters: the automobile component cluster in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, the electronics cluster in Bangalore, Karnataka, and the construction cluster in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. It is desired to involve at least 100 companies during the programme term and across the selected clusters. Establishing a basic framework for the implementation of cooperative VET by providing advisory to public and private stakeholders at central, state and local level. Stakeholders are the

6 National Skill Development Corporation, the National Skill Development, Sector Skill Councils, State Skill Development Missions, as well as regional and local Business Membership Organisations. Enhancing dialogue mechanisms between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), other government entities and the private sector to allow for a common understanding and joint coordination. Documenting the experiences of implemented cooperative VET in order to promote replication in other regions and industrial sectors. Applying a gender-sensitive approach to systematically consider the needs of both women and men. be documented. It will outline the processes, procedures, and instruments. That will allow upscaling of gender-responsive, cooperative VET measures in other regions and other sectors. Mainstreamed cooperative VET: The experiences gained during programme implementation will contribute to MSDE in concretising its strategic and systematic framework that helps to mainstream cooperative VET. The results will also provide evidence-based impetus for policy dialogue and strategy adaptations related to VET, such as the Indian Scheme of Dual System of Training. Promoted gender relevant aspects within VET: The gender-sensitive programme design and implementation will sensitise decision makers to mainstream gender relevant aspects when replicating cooperative VET. Contribute to India s goal of preparing 400 million people for the labour market by the year EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The programme is expected to achieve the following results: Improved vocational skills of graduates: The vocational skills of graduates who participate in cooperative trainings will improve noticeably. It is expected that the enhanced skill-sets of graduates would correspond better to the requirements of the recruiting enterprises. Documented replicable VET-model: Based on the experiences gained with cooperative, workplace-based VET, a replicable model will Johannes Strittmatter Project Director Indo-German Programme For Vocational Education And Training (IGVET) Internationale B-5/1, 4th Floor, Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi , India E: igvet@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany info@giz.de Phone: Fax: Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration 05/ /2019 Budget Indo-German Programme For Vocational Education And Training (IGVET) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, (MSDE), Government of India 3 million EUR Webpage

7 Implemented by INDO-GERMAN SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMME (IGSSP) SITUATION More than 90 percent of India s working population, that is over 400 million persons, are employed in the informal sector. They work without any formal contract and a majority of them do not have access to even basic social security. As a result, they face impoverishment in the event of illness, accidents or loss of earnings in old age. Though India s central and state governments offer various social security programmes, they are often poorly administered and difficult to access by workers in the informal sector. In 2008 the Government of India legislated the Unorganised Workers Social Security Act (UWSSA) to strengthen social security provisions for the poor. Objective The Indo-German Social Security Programme (IGSSP) supports the Indian Government in implementing the UWSSA in order to improve the social security system for informal workers and their families, and increase the coverage of the government s social security schemes. APPROACH The IGSSP works through three major components. The innovative use of information technology plays a major role in them. Supporting the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to improve the design and implementation of the national health insurance for India s poor Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY). The health insurance is a paperless and cashless scheme that covers hospitalisation for up to five members of poor households. Families enrolled under the scheme receive a biometric smart card that can be used to access treatment at empanelled public and private hospitals across the country. Working with the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) for convergence of various social security schemes with the use of Information Technology (IT). This is in order to improve ease of access to benefits and more efficient management of the schemes.

8 Supporting the Department of Labour of the Government of Karnataka for establishment of up to 1,200 Single Window Service Centres in all districts of Karnataka. The Centres help informal workers access social security benefits. The Programme s support includes, amongst others, policy advice, training and strengthening capacities of key stakeholders, consultancy on the use of IT, design of monitoring tools, and development of awarenessbuilding materials for informal workers. ACHIEVEMENTS The following are some of the key results of initiatives supported by the IGSSP: Rapid scale-up of RSBY to become one of the world s largest health insurance schemes by number of beneficiaries: As of March 2016, over 41.3 million poor households with approximately 124 million beneficiaries were enrolled in the scheme all over India. Improved access to healthcare for the poor: as of March 2016, RSBY covered about 11.8 million hospitalisations through more than 10,000 empanelled hospitals. Improved medical coverage for women: The share of women insured under RSBY went up from 41 to 49 percent within four years. Lower out-of-pocket expenditure for hospital treatment: Evaluations show that families covered under RSBY have significantly lower private expenditure on inpatient care. Secure biometric authentication of beneficiaries via smart card: Innovative technology has made social security services and benefits portable and easily available without cumbersome paperwork. Extension of Single Window Service Centres (SWSC): After a successful pilot, the Government of Karnataka is establishing up to 1,200 SWSCs throughout the state. RSBY enrolment milestones (million families) Jan Jan Jan 2010 Nov 2010 June 2012 June 2013 June 2014 Aug 2015 March 2016 Improved livelihood for the elderly: IGSSP, together with Help Age India, has set up more than 900 elderly self-help groups with about 12,400 members in northern Bihar. The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has adopted the concept under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Helmut Hauschild Project Director Indo-German Social Security Programme (IGSSP) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh B-5/1, 2nd Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi , India E: igssp@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project Name Commissioned By Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration Budget Webpage Indo-German Social Security Programme (IGSSP) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE), Government of India Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka EUR 12 million

9 Implemented by M INDO-GERMAN ENERGY PROGRAMME - GREEN ENERGY CORRIDORS SITUATION India possesses a wealth of diverse renewable energy (RE) resources which could be sustainably harnessed for the generation of electricity and several other energy applications. India s RE agenda, while addressing the issue of climate change, also provides solutions on energy security and the accessing of energy. In the last five years, the RE capacity has grown manifold, largely due to a favourable policy environment in India. As on March 2015, India s installed RE capacity stands at 36 GW which is 13 per cent of the country s overall electricity generation capacity. The Government of India has set a target of 175 GW of installed RE capacities by While the increased share of variable RE generation in the electricity generation mix is a welcome step, the move also poses fresh challenges before India s grid operators. In order to be able to evacuate electricity of these RE capacities, an expansion and modernisation of the existing distribution and transmission grid is required. This is owed largely to the geographical distance between the centres of production and consumption, as well as due to the intermittent availability of RE sources and their necessary measures for grid stabilisation. The gestation period for the installation of remotely located RE projects is quite lower than the gestation period for developing the grid infrastructure. Hence, the evacuation of RE generation is becoming a bottleneck. Moreover, intermittency of RE generation causes frequency and voltage disturbances in the grid. Additionally, in the absence of state-ofthe-art technology and skills on RE integration, grid operators have to frequently back-down from the otherwise must run RE generation. This leads to negative sentiments in the investor community. Objective The Indo-German Energy Programme Green Energy Corridors (IGEN-GEC) project seeks to design and develop a concise set of recommendations for decision makers and implementation agencies in India to assist them in RE grid integration. This shall be achieved through the extension and modernisation of the transmission and network management infrastructure, in the light of increased shares of RE in the grid.

10 APPROACH The basic approach is to identify RE grid integration challenges and possible solutions for implementation. The IGEN-GEC project includes diverse strategies to achieve key impacts: Devising methodology for assessment and enhancing the renewable balancing capability of each state/ control area, forecasting of renewable energy generation. Designing the Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMCs), identifying their functional mandate and infrastructural requirements. Designing the markets, including ancillary and capacity markets with emphasis on increased share of RE in the overall power sector. Analysis and recommendations on the regulatory measures and technical standards in India which enable larger penetration of variable RE generation into the mainstream power network. GIZ is implementing Technical Cooperation in this field in a very close collaboration with KfW Development Bank in charge of Financial Cooperation. KfW is providing concessional loans of more than EUR 1 billion for strengthening the central and state transmission infrastructure for evacuating renewable energy. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS Awareness generation and recommendation of possible solutions since GEC is the first major initiative in India to address the issues on RE grid integration. Development of RE generation forecasting methodology and recommendations on required infrastructure in India. Creation of REMC as a nodal institution for addressing operational issues on RE integration at the central level, as well as in selected Indian states. Optimal utilisation of renewable energy sources. Appropriate market design to accommodate high shares of variable electricity generation. Improved grid management, congestion management and grid discipline. Building the capacity of grid operators at the central level and in selected states on large scale RE grid integration. Markus Wypior Project Director Indo-German Energy Programme - Green Energy Corridors Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale B5/2, 1st floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi , INDIA E: igen-gec@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project name Indo-German Energy Programme - Green Energy Corridors Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Ministry of Power (MoP) Duration 04/ /2019 Budget Webpage EUR 9 million

11 Implemented by INDO-GERMAN ENERGY FORUM SUPPORT OFFICE (IGEF-SO) SITUATION As a fast-growing economy, the unprecedented rise in India s demand for energy far outstrips the capacities of the existing local infrastructure. To resolve this supply-demand imbalance, India is aiming to modernise and extend its power generating capacity using both conventional fuels and renewables, while also stepping up the demandside energy efficiency. Germany is considered to be a competent partner in these areas due to its Energiewende (energy transformation plan to shift from nuclear and fossil fuels to renewables). Germany has set ambitious targets: In 2050, renewables shall account for 60 per cent of the country s total energy consumption and for 80 per cent of its electricity consumption. On similar lines, India also has an ambitious plan to increase its renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by Objective The Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) established in 2006 by the Indian Prime Minister and the German Chancellor, seeks to promote an energy dialogue between the two nations to intensify and deepen bilateral cooperation in the areas of energy security, energy efficiency, renewable energy, investment in energy projects, collaborative research and development. The Forum is under the lead of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the Indian Ministry of Power (MoP). A support office (IGEF-SO) with branches in New Delhi and Berlin has been funded under the Indo-German Energy Partnership by German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) with particular emphasis on promotion of collaboration with the private sector. In the support office the implementing agencies of the Government of Germany, GIZ, KfW Development Bank and the Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) jointly bring in their expertise and perspectives to support the political dialogue and provide liaison services for all stakeholders in the Forum. APPROACH The high level steering committee of the IGEF provides an annual platform for high-level policy makers and representatives from industry, associations, financial

12 institutions and research organisations from both India and Germany. On a working level, thematic sub-groups have been created which convene meetings on a regular basis: Efficiency Enhancement in Fossil Fuel Based Power Plants Renewable Energies Demand-Side Energy Efficiency and Low Carbon Growth Strategies Green Energy Corridors and Grid Management Within the sub-groups, several task forces have been set up to devise and implement specific cooperation projects such as the Excellence Enhancement Centre for the Indian power sector or the development of an energy performance assessment tool for residential buildings. Additional task forces concerning further topics may be created at the initiative of representatives of the relevant government agencies, private sector and other experts. The IGEF-SO also identifies possible topics for the IGEF dialogue and supports private-sector projects. It serves as a first point of contact both to the Indian and German governments, as well as to companies seeking to get involved in the process. Moreover, the IGEF-SO answers queries regarding proposals for the IGEF dialogue or IGEF projects and any other subject relevant to the private sector. ACHIEVEMENTS The IGEF-SO has a liaison role to all interested stakeholders of the IGEF and facilitates dialogue at all levels. The IGEF-SO facilitates the dialogue between policy makers and private stakeholders. The political dialogue intends to create an enabling environment for bringing renewable energies and energy efficiency into the mainstream of the Indian and German power sectors. It follows up on the decisions taken by the Forum and the activities initiated in the various sub-groups. Through this support, the stakeholders can avail of an active platform to identify market barriers, adopt policy recommendations and develop cooperation projects. Several projects of the successful bilateral Indo- German cooperation in the energy sector have actually been initiated in the Forum and its sub-groups, for e.g. the Green Energy Corridors project for the large scale integration of renewable energy sources into the grid. Other examples include Comsolar (Commercialisation of solar energy in Urban and Industrial Areas), Trigen (demonstration project for simultaneous production of electricity, heating and cooling) and the harmonisation of tendering documents for the rehabilitation of older power plants. Tobias Winter Project Director Anil Kumar Bellary Co-Director Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale B5/2, 1st floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi , INDIA E: info@energyforum.in T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), Government of Germany Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Ministry of Power (MoP) Ministry for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH KfW Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Duration 01/ /2018 Budget Webpage EUR 2.7 million

13 Implemented by M INDO-GERMAN ENERGY PROGRAMME ACCESS TO ENERGY IN RURAL AREAS (IGEN-ACCESS) SITUATION More than two-thirds of India s 1.25 billion population lives in rural areas, with little or no access to modern energy services. Despite the Government of India s best efforts to address this infrastructural need, over 300 million people still do not have access to electricity while over 800 million still depend on traditional fuels and practices for their cooking needs (World Energy Outlook, 2014). Responding to the above situation, several renewable energy based rural enterprises stepped in with innovative solutions and business models. Several challenges within the off-grid ecosystem have been responsible for limiting the scale of business for enterprises. Low awareness levels among the target customers translate into limited demand for solutions provided by rural energy enterprises. Poorly developed supply chains further add to the challenges. The absence of a supportive ecosystem, be it a conducive policy and regulatory environment, easy access to enterprise and end user financing, access to a pool of skilled/qualified human resources etc. is also a key barrier to the scaling up of these rural enterprises. Objective The Indo-German Energy Programme - Access to Energy in Rural Areas (IGEN-Access) seeks to create a conducive environment for renewable rural energy enterprises and make energy services easily accessible. APPROACH The IGEN-Access design is based on lessons resulting from an earlier project, the Indo-German Energy Programme Renewable Energy Component (IGEN- RE). The focus here was on pilot and demonstration projects for a better on-the-ground understanding of issues related to energy access in rural India. A further focus was on market development and business models that ensured long term sustainability of such initiatives. Adopting a more holistic approach, IGEN-Access will build upon three strategic pillars: Private Sector Development and Innovation, Access to Finance and Public Support Programmes.

14 Private Sector Development and Innovation: The focus will be on enhancing the value chain of energy access interventions in India s energy poor regions through training and incubation centres that support early stage rural energy enterprises. Access to Finance: The emphasis will be on building capacities within public and private financial institutions to increase lending for rural energy solutions. Efforts will also be made to co-create innovative and socially-acceptable financing instruments at the enterprise and enduser level, where traditional instruments are not applicable. Public Support Programmes: These programmes will help to stimulate use of renewable energy in development and implementation of national and state level support initiatives such as the Unnat Chulha Abhiyan (UCA), which promotes use of energyefficient cookstoves. IGEN-Access will extend support to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and State Nodal Agencies. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The IGEN-Access project is expected to yield multiple benefits at different levels: A minimum of 75 percent of rural energy enterprises supported by IGEN-Access directly or indirectly, will display significant improvement of business conditions during the next three years. IGEN Access will assist in the development and adoption of two national or state level programmes for example supporting the Government of India in providing power for all by 2019, installing of 100,000 solar water pumps in the next few years and distribution of three million improved cookstoves over the next three years. One financial instrument tailored to the requirements of rural energy enterprises or households will be introduced on a national or state level. Ten rural energy enterprises, of which three will be managed by women, have been trained by the project partners and have developed business plans. While access to energy will improve the quality of life of the people, it will also provide new opportunities for income-generating activities. Replacing traditional fuels with modern energy under the project will benefit women and children, in particular, as they are exposed to high levels of indoor pollution on a daily basis due to the use of biomass for cooking. Such initiatives will be important milestones in the project s journey towards facilitating easy access to energy in rural India. Dr. rer. nat. Harald Richter Project Director Indo-German Energy Programme Access to Energy in Rural Areas (IGEN-Access) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale B5/2, 2nd floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi , INDIA E: harald.richter@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Indo-German Energy Programme Access to Energy in Rural Areas (IGEN-Access) German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ,), Government of Germany Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Duration 03/ /2018 Budget EUR 3 million

15 Implemented by INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES INTO THE INDIAN ELECTRICITY SYSTEM (I-RE) SITUATION With an ever-increasing demand of electricity on one hand, and depleting fossil fuel reserves on the other, India needs a smart approach for developing its electrical grid and ensuring access to reliable electricity to all consumers. The government of India up-scaled its target of renewable energy capacities to 175 gigawatt (GW) by 2022 and pursues the technical and economic potential of power supply based on renewable energies. Substantial focus is being placed on rooftop solar power plants, because they offer an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a climate-neutral energy supply that can be generated in urban spaces. However, safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency have to be taken into account when integrating rooftop solar power plants into the electricity distribution network. Additionally, environmental and social aspects such as climate change mitigation and employment generation have to be considered. Objective The objective of the I-RE project is to support the Government of India in identifying the measures to be taken for achieving the target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year APPROACH The project is working in the following areas: Supporting the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in developing options and models that allow a high share of renewable energy within the total electricity mix. Supporting the integration of renewable energies, especially rooftop solar power plants into the electricity distribution network operating at low and medium voltage levels. Raising awareness and conducting dialogues with stakeholders for the development of a power system that focusses on renewable energy.

16 Developing scenarios with variable shares of renewable energy in the total electricity mix and assessing the economic impacts in each scenario. An overarching energy-model will be designed. It will support the decision makers in formulating energy policies that ensure a long-term high share of renewable energy within the total electricity mix. A regulatory framework for the promotion of sustainable renewable energy will be established. Capacities of relevant stakeholders to continuously adapt the energy-model to changing framework conditions will be developed. Recommendations for improved energy security and reliability, as well as for cost reduction, will be developed. The concepts of energy planning with a high share of renewable energy will be replicated at the state level. Developing recommendations for the dissemination and promotion of grid-based, decentralised photovoltaic systems, and suggesting mechanisms to eliminate obstacles during operation. The overall result of the project will support the Government of India in promoting renewable energy and in ensuring energy security and energy supply to the Indian population. Developing knowledge products based on the learnings during the project implementation for dissemination of best practice examples and capacity building regarding rooftop solar value chains. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The following results are expected: The coherence between climate and energy policies, on the one side, and urban development on the other, will be achieved and demonstrated. Joerg Gaebler Principal Advisor Integration of Renewables Energies into the Indian Electricity System (I-RE) B-5/2, 1st Floor, Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi E: joerg.gaebler@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project Name Commissioned by Lead Implementing Lead Executing Duration 12/ /2017 Budget Webpage Integration of Renewables Energies into the Indian Electricity System (I-RE) German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), Government of Germany Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India EUR 2 million

17 Implemented by CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FOR INDUSTRIAL AREAS SITUATION Climate change poses a growing threat to industrial development. Rising sea levels and extreme weather events such as droughts, heat waves and intensified rainfall are already causing enormous difficulties and considerable losses to economies. This negative impact might become even more aggravated in the future due to the scarcity of water and energy resources caused by climate change. Currently, there is insufficient awareness in India about the necessity of adapting to climate change. The states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have over 350 industrial parks catering mainly to small and medium-enterprises. Many of these industrial areas were set up about two to three decades ago and lack an orientation towards environmental and climate considerations. In order to adjust to actual or expected effects of climate change, adaptive measures are needed. Lack of information, capacities, and financial resources challenge both the planning and the implementation of these measures in the industrial areas. Even planning procedures and processes for new industrial areas do not adequately consider climate risks. Decision makers, planning authorities, industrial area developers, and administrators lack the technical expertise to efficiently cope with climate risks in the existing as well as the new industrial areas. Moreover, official rules, procedures, and planning instruments do not yet provide a sufficient framework for climate change-sensitive industrial development. Objective The objective of the Climate Change Adaptation in Industrial Areas (CCA-IA) project is to support key decision makers and planning authorities in both designing climate-resilient industrial areas and improving the already existing ones.

18 APPROACH The project aims to help formulate methods, tools, and plans for the development of climate-resilient industrial areas. It also supports the implementation of pilot measures in some selected existing, and new industrial areas in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. During the process, the staff of the industrial infrastructure corporations receives training in how to respond to climate change with adequate measures for adaptation. Additionally, the project supports organisations and institutions in systematically integrating the concept of climate change adaptation into their processes and structures. development and retro-fitting of industrial areas in their planning processes. These processes and methodologies would then be followed when drafting the rules and procedures. To achieve this objective, the project works in the following four areas: Developing methodologies for conducting risk analysis and for integrating the respective results into the planning and decision making. Raising awareness for climate-risks and developing capacities for planning and taking decisions accordingly. Supporting the mainstreaming of climate change policies within the industry sector and in up-scaling the lessons learnt. Supporting the planning and development of climate-resilient industrial areas. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The following results are expected: Two state-level government institutions would undertake risk analyses. They would use methodology devised for climate-resilient Two state governments or private sector organisations would integrate climate adaptation aspects into their strategies and policies regarding the industrial sector. One of the selected industrial development agencies would consider climate-risks in at least 50 percent of its planned investments (e.g. land acquisition, development, infrastructure expansion, and retrofitting of industrial areas) for the financial year Three industrial areas would on a priority basis, implement in their adaptation and development plans, the climate-resilience measures outlined. Raghu Babu Nukala Project Director Climate Change Adaptation for Industrial Areas B5/1, Ground Floor, Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi, India E: nukala.raghu@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration 05/ /2018 Budget Webpage Climate Change Adaptation in Industrial Areas Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (APIIC) Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (TSIIC) EUR 2.5 million

19 Implemented by SUSTAINABLE & ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION SITUATION Growth in the industrial sector is one of the key aspects that affect the development of a country. The government of India has a vision to enhance the manufacturing sector s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product to 25 percent and to create 100 million jobs over the course of a decade. Currently, there are nearly 3,000 designated industrial zones in India, some of which are very large, such as the industrial corridors, investment regions, and manufacturing zones. The risks associated with industrial development include increasing pollution levels, overuse of natural resources, and increasing amounts of waste and waste water leading to the endangerment of ecosystems. In 2009, the Central Pollution Control Board declared 150 river stretches and 43 industrial areas as critically polluted. Pollution caused by hazardous substances from industry (such as waste, wastewater, and emissions) and the overuse of natural resources puts sustainable development at considerable risk. The Indian government has made a clear commitment towards industrial growth and protection of the environment. Also the private sector is increasingly interested in adopting modern processing techniques for clean and resource efficient industrial production. Objective The objective of the Sustainable & Environment- Friendly Industrial Production project is to support the Indian public and private stakeholders in jointly implementing strategies for efficient, environmentfriendly, and climate-friendly industrial development. APPROACH The Sustainable & Environment-Friendly Industrial Production is a joint project with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) within the framework of the Indo-German Technical Cooperation. The project works on mitigating selected

20 environmental problems of national importance, with focus on industrial waste water and solid waste management. The project aims at demonstrating solutions on reducing acute environmental pollution and improving resource efficiency in industrial production for which technical solutions and business and management models can be showcased with positive results and direct impact on improving the environmental conditions at the selected sites. Further on, the cases can serve as models to be replicated nationwide subsequently. The project activities are grouped into the following three areas: environment-oriented modernisation of three industrial areas (showcasing solutions), establishing appropriate framework conditions at the national and state levels, and knowledge management and dissemination. The project activities are focused to waste water conveyance, treatment, recycle and reuse, waste management, monitoring, process modification in individual industries etc. These will be complemented by training and skills development and by setting up of a virtual platform that offers exchange of bet practice technologies. At the central and state level, the project will support the creation of an enabling framework by suggesting measures on new policies, plans, and support programmes to prevent and reduce pollution and improve resource efficiency in industrial zones. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The project is expected to provide a demonstration of the possible means and ways to make industrial development efficient, environment-friendly, and climate-changeresilient. The project aims to achieve the following results: Decrease in pollution by an average of 20 percent in the surroundings of three industrial sites. Launch of development programmes and promotional guidelines that aim at increasing resource efficiency and reducing pollution in selected states. Launch of two additional compulsory central government policies, plans and/or programmes, and measures to prevent and reduce pollution as well as improve resource efficiency in industrial zones. Adoption of best practices through technology and management methods for an efficient, environmentand climate-friendly industrial development in 10 industrial zones. Provision of two additional practical examples regarding management and planning methods of sustainable industrial zones that support women. The project will include and engage actors such as industry associations, operators of industrial sites and companies, and relevant entities at the central and state level at various stages. Slowly but steadily, women are emerging as the change-makers in the context of environment-friendly behavior change. Hence the project will create practical women-oriented examples of management and planning for sustainable industrial zones. States selected for this project are Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Delhi. Raghu Babu Nukala Project Director Sustainable & Environment-Friendly Industrial Production Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Ground Floor, B-5/1, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi E: nukala.raghu@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany info@giz.de Phone: Fax: Internet: Project Name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Sustainable & Environment-Friendly Industrial Production Duration 06/ /2018 Budget Webpage Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India EUR 6.5 million

21 Implemented by LAND USE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT SITUATION India is currently experiencing heavy pressure on its available land resources. The country, with approximately 2.2 percent of the overall global geographical area, accommodates about 18 percent of the world s population. This makes land a precious commodity over which various sectors are competing. Additionally, the absence of an integrated, overall concept for spatial and land use planning aggravates conflicts and encourages excessive exploitation of land resources. Over the last few decades, the land use patterns in India have undergone major changes. Ever-increasing urbanisation and industrialisation are diverting fertile land from its agricultural purpose. This poses serious challenges for food security, particularly for the vulnerable sections of society. It also threatens the flora and fauna surviving in limited biodiversity hotspots. Against this backdrop, it is important to develop policies and institutional mechanisms promoting coherent land use planning and management. Objective The Land Use Planning and Management project supports the Indian state planning institutions in developing and implementing standardised instruments for integrated spatial land use planning and management. They will be used for the development and sectoral planning at the central, state, and municipal level and for planning Eco-sensitive Zones, Special Industrial Areas, Special Economic Zones, and Road Requirement Plans. APPROACH The Land Use Planning and Management project facilitates interaction and cooperation between the various planning levels and institutions. The project, therefore, works at the central, state, and municipal level to carry out the following activities: Supporting the development of policies and guidelines for integrated land use planning and management. These policies and guidelines are derived through extensive discussions with the main sectoral ministries and bodies, both, at the policy and the technical levels and the technical levels.

22 Big Scale: Central State Rural Land Use Planning and Management Urban Detailed Scale: Regional Local Engaging the central and state departments, the local administrations, private sector, academia, and the local population to develop standard planning tools and processes for territorial strategic development. Bringing together, at state level, cross-sectoral planning institutions with relevant sector authorities to concretise the goals of integrated spatial and land use planning. Building specific competencies to apply the developed policies, guidelines, tools, and processes adequately. The project offers human capacity development measures for technical specialists and managers of cross-sectoral and sector planning institutions at state and municipal level. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The project aims at achieving the following results: Through the introduction and application of modern planning tools and guidelines, land management and land use planning will become more transparent and balanced, with regard to the ecological, economic, and social aspects. Operating procedures and guidelines for intra- and inter-ministerial coordination will be standardised. This will facilitate inter-sectoral cooperation among various ministries and agencies at the central, state, and municipal level, which is an essential prerequisite for developing an integrated land use plan. Overall, it is expected that the developed policies, guidelines, tools, and processes for integrated spatial land use planning and management will contribute to a more sustainable and balanced usage of the country s land resources. Georg Jahnsen Project Director Land Use Planning and Management Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale B-5/1, 3rd Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi , INDIA E: georg.jahnsen@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Land Use Planning and Management Duration 05/ /2018 Budget Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India EUR 3.2 million Webpage

23 Implemented by FOSTERING RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY RAW MATERIALS SITUATION India is a rapidly growing economy and is expected to be the world s third largest consumer of raw materials by the year 2020 with a consumption share of 13 percent worldwide. With such consumption levels, the demand for resources, especially raw materials, will be increasingly huge. A high demand for raw materials may lead to reduced access to these resources and adversely impact the economy and the environment. Resource efficiency through material-efficient production offers a solution to this vicious cycle. However, so far resource efficiency has not been adequately explored by the industries in India. The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in particular very often use obsolete technologies and processes that are both energy and resource intensive. Objective The Fostering Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Management of Secondary Raw Materials project supports key Indian organisations in establishing institutional frameworks and incentive schemes for the improvement of resource efficiency. APPROACH The project supports public and private sector institutions that are responsible for the formulation of environment, climate, industry, and resources policies at the central, state, and municipal level. The project implements pilot schemes and uses the lessons learnt in order to advise the decision makers on how to enhance their resource efficiency strategies. The project bases its approach on three key elements contributing to resource efficiency: Manufacturing material-efficient products Transforming wastes into resources

24 Minimising adverse impact on the environment Based on these elements, the project focusses on the Construction & Demolition (C&D) sector and the Automotive sector. The areas of intervention are: Assessment of resources Demand and material flows analysis Replicable pilot interventions Policy recommendations and to identify opportunities and challenges when utilising primary and secondary raw materials in the production process. Information will be published and utilised by the relevant actors, including the government of India. Overall, the project is expected to contribute to environmental protection and climate change mitigation. ACHIEVEMENTS The following are some of the project s key results: The Indian Resource Panel (InRP) launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC): The task of the InRP is to develop an action plan as a recommendation for the government of India, to establish a policy framework for improving the resource efficiency and secondary raw material management. Pilot-projects in the Construction & Demolition (C&D) and Automotive sectors: The pilot interventions in the private sector companies focus on the reduction of the resource consumption and the improvement of sustainable usage of secondary raw materials. This demonstrates the economic benefit of ecological measures. Knowledge creation: Market assessments and baseline studies help to understand the material consumption patterns Uwe Becker Project Director Fostering Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Management of Secondary Raw Materials Ground Floor, B-5/1, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi E: uwe.becker@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration 05/ /2017 Budget Webpage Fostering Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Management of Secondary Raw Materials Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), Government of Germany Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India EUR 3 million

25 Implemented by WASTE TO ENERGY PROJECT SITUATION With the current economic development and the steep growth of urban population, the quantity of solid waste, wastewater generation, and per capita energy consumption is increasing in Indian cities. Like many cities in India, the city of Nashik is also struggling with solid waste management. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated approach to solid waste and wastewater management on the one hand and control of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions on the other hand. The Waste to Energy concept is one such solution: through co-processing of septage (faecal sludge) with organic solid waste, energy can be generated. This does create a sustainable business model and increases the share of renewable energy especially in the cities where huge volume of organic waste is available. However, adequate energy generation from waste not only contributes to building a sustainable waste management system but also to a cleaner and healthier environment. Objective The objective of the Waste to Energy pilot project is to demonstrate the innovative concept of combined treatment of septage and organic solid waste to produce clean energy by bio-methanisation (co-fermentation) for the city of Nashik through a sustainable business model. APPROACH The Waste to Energy project in Nashik facilitates interaction and cooperation between the various stakeholders - from planning levels to implementation levels. The project assures quality through international technical engagement. It enables institutions to carry out the following activities: Supporting the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEFCC) and the state government of Maharashtra in planning and implementing innovative concepts to generate renewable energy using urban waste.

26 Promoting a participatory process and ensuring involvement of all actors at the municipal level such as representatives from the municipal committee and the hotel industry as well as technical experts and engineers. This way, actors from all tiers are engaged and learnings are captured and taken forward. Offering human capacity development measures that would result from the implementation of the project on ground. Capacities would build on technical specialists and on specific competencies in the areas of waste management to ensure adequate application of the developed policies, guidelines, tools, and processes. The technology being used in Nashik follows the principle of HAMBURG WATER Cycle, which was first developed by one of the largest utilities in Germany, the Hamburg Water and Sewerage utility of the city of Hamburg. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS A demonstration plant for the innovative technology of co-fermentation has been developed in the municipality of Nashik. This approach of converting waste into energy for fast growing cities will help achieve the following results: Safe treatment and disposal of septage and degradable waste from community toilets Prevention of uncontrolled methane emissions Production of bio-gas with bio-methanisation process Energy production from waste Reduction of energy cost of Nashik Municipal Corporation as a result of revenue inflow from electricity produced into the power grid of the Maharashtra Electricity Board Reduction in Green House Gas Emission Scientific processing of solid waste and septage Environment and Climate Protection Waste to Energy (Co fermentation of waste and septage) Closing local material loops and recovery of nutrients Production of renewable energy Increase of energy efficiency Reduction in landfill waste, which will lead to an improved environment, sanitation, and hygiene within local communities Dirk Walther Project Director Waste to Energy B5/2, 2nd floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi E: dirk.walther@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany info@giz.de Phone: Fax: Internet: Project Name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Waste to Energy Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety, Germany (BMUB), Government of Germany Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), Government of India Nashik Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra, India Duration 12/ /2017 Budget EUR 2.44 million Webpage

27 Implemented by M SUPPORT TO NATIONAL URBAN SANITATION POLICY (SNUSP) - II SITUATION During the past decade, the number of Indian towns and cities with over 5,000 inhabitants has grown rapidly. A 2014 UN-backed report estimates the population in India s towns and cities will reach 600 million by According to the New Climate Economy Report by The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, such unprecedented growth is leaving municipal governments with critical infrastructure shortages and service gaps. A major component of the infrastructure and services, the water supply and waste water management system, has not been able to keep pace with the needs of the rising urban population. Only around 10 percent of all towns and cities have a sewerage network. A large portion of the waste water does not even reach sewage treatment facilities. Mostly, untreated waste water flows into surface as well as groundwater and pollutes these water sources. The management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in urban areas has emerged as a severe problem not only because of environmental and aesthetic concerns but also because of the large quantities generated every day. Looking to address such challenges, in 2008, India s Ministry for Urban Development launched the National Urban Sanitation Policy (NUSP), a comprehensive policy framework for municipal sanitation systems facilitating their improvement. In 2014, the central government reinforced its commitment by launching the Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission). The ministry also launched Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and Smart Cities, the two other important missions targeted to urban development, which focus on improving infrastructure and services in Indian cities. While the missions provide opportunities for positive development, the administration of cities are facing the challenge of limited expertise, manpower and experience to fulfill the objectives of these initiatives. Objective The project, Support to National Urban Sanitation Policy (SNUSP) II, seeks to support Indian states and their cities to take effective measures for avoiding pollution caused by wastewater and municipal solid waste.

28 APPROACH The project builds on the lessons learnt from the predecessor project in five cities in collaboration with three state governments. It applies these tested solutions and approaches at state level for large up-scaling. At the national level, the project is working together with the Ministry of Urban Development and training institutes. At the state level, it is cooperating with selected state governments and regional training institutes and, at the local level, it is cooperating with medium-sized cities, their administrations and elected representatives. This three-tier approach makes local solutions replicable, enables them to have a broad impact and promotes the vertical exchange of knowledge. The project is working in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttarakhand. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The project aims to improve the situation on the ground by providing technical support in developing strategies, standards, guidelines, and moving on to providing support in successful implementation. The project also intends to enhance the capacities at state and city level towards adopting participatory processes for formulating and implementing citywide sanitation plans for applying the new Solid Waste Management Rules This process will not only create ownership among the partners, but will also ensure sustainability of the initiatives. The project is expected to offer evidence-based solutions for technical subjects such as gendersensitive public toilets, management of faecal sludge, management of solid waste and non-conventional waste water management systems to the Ministry of Urban Development and state departments. These could be subsequently applied, upscaled and customised as per the existing requirement across the country. The implementation of the state strategies, citywide sanitation plans, the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, corresponding manual and the resulting concrete solutions will ultimately decrease land and water pollution and improve the sanitation situation in Indian cities, thereby supporting the Government of India s vision of a Swachh Bharat (Clean India). Dirk Walther Project Director Support to National Urban Sanitation Policy (SNUSP) - II Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale B5/2, 2nd floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi , INDIA E: dirk.walther@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead executing agency Lead Implementing Support to National Urban Sanitation Policy (SNUSP) - II German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Duration 04/ /2017 Budget Webpage Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) Euro 7 million

29 Implemented by M INCLUSIVE CITIES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME (ICPP) SITUATION One prerequisite for making a city inclusive is the provision of adequate and safe housing for all of its inhabitants. As India has become more urban, the need for housing has expanded rapidly, however the housing market has not been able to keep up with this pace, creating a stark demand-supply mismatch. Increasing land and real estate prices have pushed people to occupy marginal lands in and around cities. In most Indian cities, a significant share of the population lives in slums or similar precarious settlements, which are characterised by substandard housing and inadequate access to clean water and sanitation. This exposes the public to health hazards and significant environmental threats. In 2012, the housing shortage in India was estimated at million homes, most significantly for poor and low-income households in urban areas. It is widely acknowledged that in order to address the housing requirements of the urban poor, it is crucial to make housing markets more inclusive and transparent, to set adequate standards for the delivery of housing and basic services, and to streamline processes and procedures for housing supply provision both by the private and public sector. A particular challenge is to improve the housing and living conditions in existing slums and other informal settlements as well as to integrate them into the formally recognised areas of the cities. Studies have shown that an improvement in housing conditions and basic services have significant positive impacts on the health and wellbeing of the urban poor. Objective The objective of the Inclusive Cities Partnership Programme (ICPP) is to support national ministries, states, and cities in implementing measures for housing the urban poor in a socially inclusive and environmentfriendly manner. The ICPP facilitates the implementation of the Housing for All Mission (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - PMAY) launched in The project strives to synergise with other ongoing Indian urban development programmes in order to promote a more integrated planning and development of Indian cities.

30 APPROACH The ICPP comprises the following work packages: Support to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MoHUPA) and selected state governments in formulating pro-poor housing policies and in rolling-out well-targeted support programmes and financing instruments. Support to selected states and cities in planning and implementing measures to improve access to safe and environment-friendly housing. Development of knowledge products based on the learnings from project implementation for further dissemination and capacity-building. ACHIEVEMENTS The project is expected to achieve the following main results: National ministries and state governments have been provided with guidelines that support the inclusion of the urban poor into their respective housing and rental housing policies. State governments and urban local bodies use integrated approaches and instruments to plan and implement urban upgrading projects that aim at improving housing conditions for the urban poor. Knowledge management on environment-friendly and social housing solutions of national ministries and state governments has improved. Training institutes at the national and state level have included training programmes on housing solutions and integrated urban upgrading into their curricula. Intermediate achievements are: A draft National Urban Rental Housing Policy and a draft Model Urban Affordable Housing Policy have been developed and are available. The New Urban Agenda is being drafted, which will contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This multi-level approach encourages vertical cooperation between all three tiers of government, i.e. national, state, and municipal level. This way, actors from all tiers are engaged and learnings are captured and taken forward. Simultaneously, ICPP strengthens horizontal cooperation among public sector agencies, private sector housing providers, and civil society (academia and think tanks) by promoting city networks and mutual advisory services for knowledge exchange. A practical approach for Integrated Urban Development Concepts has been developed. It helps in identifying and planning projects that improve housing supply and conditions in convergence with other urban missions at state and municipal level. This new approach for Integrated Urban Development Concepts will now be tested in the two cities of Puri and Behrampur in Odisha. In both cities, concrete projects for the improvement of housing conditions in existing informal settlements will be prepared and submitted for funding from the Housing for All Mission and from other ongoing urban missions of the Indian Government. Frank Samol Project Director Inclusive Cities Partnership Programme (ICPP) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh B-5/2, 3rd Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi , India E: frank.samol@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany info@giz.de Phone: Fax: Internet: Project Name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration 10/ /2017 Budget Webpage Inclusive Cities Partnership Programme (ICPP) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MoHUPA), Government of India EUR 3.5 million

31 Implemented by M SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS FOR PERISHABLES INTO CITIES SITUATION In the state of Karnataka, close to 39 percent of the population that is 25 million people -- lives in cities and procures their fruits and vegetables at the urban markets. The fresh food supply to the cities is, however, characterised by inefficiencies due to opaque market information, inadequate transportation system, restrictive marketing opportunities, and a deficient infrastructure all along the supply chain. This causes a delayed delivery of fresh produce to the final points of sale. High physical losses of fresh produce are reported (estimated to be up to 30 percent), due to lack of storage and cooling facilities, poor handling, and inadequate packaging. Moreover, fresh produce trade in urban areas is often carried out under unhygienic conditions thereby affecting public health. These inefficiencies result in high prices to consumers and low prices to the producers, leading to food security issues and farmers distress. Objective The Sustainable Supply Chains for Perishables into Cities project seeks to provide increased access to both, fresh and regional perishable food items in a hygienic environment for the inhabitants of Bangalore Urban, and cities in the districts of Chikmagalur, Chamarajnagar, Kolar, Hassan, and Bangalore Rural. APPROACH The project works in two main areas: Improving the logistics and supply chains for fresh produce: In order to increase the rate of perishables that reach the urban market in a saleable and fresh state, the concept of fresh produce value chain needs to be introduced into the rural and urban development strategies. This means improving the management of urban freight transport and providing administrative regulations for the urban markets. Moreover, it requires developing of guidelines for investing

32 in warehouses and distribution centres as well as supporting the Farmers-Producers Organisations (FPOs) in their marketing activities. Efficiency in the supply chain can thereby be increased and the food mileage be reduced. Better urban freight transport management would lead to reduced emissions and less traffic congestion, improving the quality of life in urban centres. Improving the street markets: Retail fruit and vegetable street markets are an alternative to the emerging network of supermarkets. Yet, most of them need refurbishment, especially with regards to the sanitary situation. The project cooperates with city administrators, urban planners, trader associations, and suppliers/farmers to make these markets more appealing, affordable, and convenient to customers. This includes formalising these markets and improving their services and infrastructure to provide well-maintained sanitation facilities, adequate garbage disposal systems, better traffic management system, as well as, constructing concrete pavements and market sheds. It is intended to replicate these model solutions in other cities across India. Therefore, the project supports the development of capacities within city administrations, through on-the-job-training and additional training courses (Human Capacity Development). Besides working with public stakeholders, cooperating with the private sector is an essential element of the project s approach. ACHIEVEMENTS The target group of the project is the urban population of Karnataka and in particular, the disadvantaged sections of society. Also small-scale farmers, traders, retailers, and customers will benefit from the intervention. Emphasis is given to gender aspects, inclusion of marginalised groups of society and disabled persons, participation of all stakeholders, and employment opportunities for the poorer sections of the population. The project aims at achieving the following results: Reduction in the wastage and loss of selected perishables (tomatoes, capsicum, banana, papayas). Improvement in the freshness and the quality of vegetables and fruits offered at the refurbished street markets. Development of gender-sensitive standards for the modernisation of street markets. Five street markets will be refurbished according to these. Reduction in fuel consumption for transport due to the more efficient supply chains. This would lead to a reduction in the carbon footprint of the urban markets. Franz Donhauser Project Director Sustainable Supply Chains for Perishables into Cities Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale 11, Diamond House, 1st Floor Gurappa Avenue, Primrose Road Bangalore , INDIA E: franz.donhauser@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany info@giz.de Phone: Fax: Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Sustainable Supply Chains for Perishables into Cities Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany State Government of Karnataka Duration 11/ /2017 Budget Webpage EUR 3 million

33 Implemented by INDO-GERMAN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME IN RURAL AREAS (IGEP-RA) SITUATION Climate change has a long-lasting impact on natural resources, economic activities, food security, health, society, and physical infrastructure and society in general. More than half of India s population of one billion people lives in rural areas and their livelihoods depend on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. Hence, climate change adaptation measures are of national importance in order to ensure the protection of rural livelihoods, to preserve the country s natural resources, and to foster sustainable development. Objective The Indo-German Environment Programme in Rural Areas (IGEP-RA) supports the Indian Government in key activities reacting to climate change such as the policy formulation and the introduction of new concepts, strategies, technologies, and methodologies to cope with climate change. APPROACH The programme works at the central level with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDONER). The programme comprises three components: the Climate Change Adaptation in Rural Areas of India (CCA-RAI), the Umbrella Programme for Natural Resource Management (UPNRM) and the Climate Change Adaptation North Eastern Region of India (CCA-NER). All of these components promote the introduction of aspects of climate change adaptation into state policies and mechanisms. They aim to reduce climate change risks and to enhance the adaptive capacities of all the actors involved. Some of the key activities are: Climate Change Adaptation in Rural Areas: The CCA-RAI provides policy support to the Government of India for integrating climate

34 change adaptation measures into the national and state development planning process. Hence, it contributes to addressing risk of climate change to the most vulnerable sectors. Additionally, CCA-RAI focuses on strengthening capacities and knowledge of communities, planners, and decision-makers so that they are better equipped to deal with climate variability and change. Natural Resource Management: Umbrella Programme for Natural Resource Management (UPNRM) improves loan financing to promote rural livelihood projects that are based on natural resource management. The UPNRM assesses the projects loan eligibility by applying five guiding principles: the projects must be pro-poor, environmentally sustainable, and needs-based and must practise good governance and promote community-participation. Climate Change Adaptation in the North-Eastern Region: The CCA-NER supports the MoDONER to improve the access of rural households to food through resource-saving and climate-resilient agricultural practices. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The following results are expected: Climate Change Adaptation in Rural Areas: Pilot adaptation projects are being implemented in 4 states and integrated into development plans for scaling up. States and Union Territories successfully access climate funds from international and national funding sources. Six states have already accessed about 17.5 million Euros from the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). A framework for assessing and addressing loss and damage from climate change impact in India has been developed. Umbrella Programme for Natural Resource Management (UPNRM): At least five commercial or regional rural banks will adopt business models developed by NABARD aiming at resource-efficient and climate-resilient rural development. UPNRM will be institutionalised within the NABARD headquarters office and will be integrated in all 26 regional offices. About 1.8 million Euros will be invested by private companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) for the implementation and leveraging of the UPNRM projects. So far, UPNRM has already benefitted the lives of nearly 300,000 people. Climate Change Adaptation in the North-Eastern Region: Agriculture value chains: Eight replicable measures will be implemented, promoting resource-efficient and climate-resilient organic agriculture and increasing the average annual income for 7,000 households by 20 percent. Five existing or newly developed sector policies and programmes will incorporate aspects of climate change adaptation. State Action Plan for Climate Change (SAPCC) support: Already, the implementation of two climate change adaptation measures has started - Government of Meghalaya and Government of Mizoram have received funds from the NAFCC. Sabine Preuss Project Director Indo-German Environment Programme in Rural Areas (IGEP-RA) A2/18, 2nd Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi , INDIA E: sabine.preuss@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project Name Commissioned By Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration 01/ /2019 Budget Webpage Indo-German Environment Programme in Rural Areas (IGEP-RA) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India EUR 15.9 million

35 Implemented by CLIMATE CHANGE KNOWLEDGE NETWORK IN INDIAN AGRICULTURE (CCKN-IA) SITUATION Climate change presents India with major challenges. Over the last century, the average temperature in the country has increased by 0.6 C and the trend continues. However, greater threat to food security may be posed by short-term changes and extreme weather events like drought, flood, heat wave and cold wave are becoming common in the recent past. The analysis of recorded extreme events reveal that there has been a significant increase in extreme weather events from 30 in 1930 to about 358 per year in In India, as per various estimates, nearly 18 million hectare of crop were damaged in 2015 alone by droughts, a loss of approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Since 2009, the rainfall in many parts of India has been scanty leading to droughts. Nearly 60 percent of agriculture in India is rain-fed, which leaves nearly 600 million people depend on rain fed agriculture. Farmers are in need of timely, authentic, and locally adjusted knowledge in order to immediately, and in the long term better cope with and adapt to the effects of climate change. Responding to this need, organisations, experts, and institutions have formed the Agricultural Knowledge and Information Networks (AKINs) to regularly update the available knowledge and expertise on climate change adaptation. However, the exchange, dissemination, and adjustment of this knowledge to local circumstances need to be improved. Objective The Climate Change Knowledge Network in Indian Agriculture (CCKN-IA) project supports actors at the central, state, and district levels in establishing a knowledge network and providing up-to-date localised climate-relevant services to agricultural communities. APPROACH In order to achieve the objective, the project applies the following approach: Building on existing resources and institutions in the public and private sector to achieve strategic convergence and to leverage knowledge, expertise, and resources: The project interlinks the existing AKINs to make knowledge exchange more dynamic and responsive. It supports mainstream institutes in coordinating and

36 managing networks of related stakeholders and hence in executing their function as a Consortium Facilitating (CFA). Capacity building and up-scaling: The project assists the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) to become a National Consortium Facilitating (NCFA) for knowledge networks at the national level, to implement capacity building interventions, and to replicate knowledge advisories throughout India. Besides, the project offers training for public and private sector organisations to establish institutional mechanisms to operate such knowledge networks. Using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to improve the efficiency of knowledge exchange: A virtual ICT-based knowledge platform facilitates exchanges among actors and helps to contextualise information in order to exactly meet the requirements at the local level. Social media and individual communication such as SMS improve networking, peer-learning, and overall collaboration among departments and communities of practice across all hierarchical levels. The CCKN-IA project is currently operational on a pilot basis in Odisha, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand. It is led by the steering committees at the central, state, and local level, and is supported by the central and state level advisory groups of network partners. ACHIEVEMENTS The following are some of the projects key achievements: An open source platform has been set up for effective knowledge exchange: The Network for Information on Climate (Ex) Change (NICE) brings together farmers and knowledge providers in a two-way, real-time communication mode. NICE has over 350 registered users. More than 22,000 farmers in the pilot states are linked to NICE, receiving quality advisories. NICE engages institutions such as agricultural universities, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (KVKs), the India Meteorological Department, and the private sector and Government Departments, to develop and disseminate highly localised and vetted advisories on climate change adaptation to farmers. The advisories are thus disseminated using multi modal approach i.e. SMS, posters, tablets, notice boards, voice calls and videos. The NICE tablet application helps the agricultural advisors (extension agents) to collate feedback and queries from farmers, as well as to provide advisory services for farmers. The project has trained over 100 local extension agents to use the application and act as the final- mile technology inter-face with farmers. Through a three-tier quality assessment advisory, services have been validated and locally adapted: Based on seasonal need assessment, queries and realtime feedback from farmers and the weather forecasts, the experts provide immediate, iterative, and locally adapted advisories to the farmers. The extension agents also connect with their peers, farmers and experts in real time, using social media and the NICE platform. The expected results on the completion of the project are: The use of ICT-enabled knowledge networks will be mainstreamed under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) as well as in any private-sector led natural resource management intervention. Overall, improved knowledge exchange systems will create conducive conditions for practicing sustainable and climate-sensitive agricultural methods. Once institutionalised, the approach will benefit approximately 240 million Indian farmers by providing access to timely and locally adapted advisories. Sabine Preuss Project Director Climate Change Knowledge Network in Indian Agriculture (CCKN-IA) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale A-2/18,Second Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi E: sabine.preuss@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany info@giz.de Phone: Fax: Internet: Project Name Commissioned by Lead Implementing Lead Executing Duration 04/ /2017 Budget Establishing Climate Change Knowledge Network In Indian Agriculture (CCKN-IA) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India EUR 4 million R. B. Sinha Joint Secretary, RFS Division Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India E: rb.sinha@nic.in Website

37 Implemented by ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THE MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT (MGNREGA-EB) SITUATION The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims to enhance the livelihood security of the people in rural India. The Act is implemented through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to a household whose adult members undertake unskilled manual work, as per demand. The MGNREGS is one of the world s largest social protection schemes, providing livelihood to over 2.35 billion person days of work in , with an annual budget of 4.8 billion Euros. The scheme seeks to create durable assets, to preserve land and water resources, improve rural infrastructure and strengthen the livelihood resource base of the rural poor. Apart from these, the scheme also has the potential to generate environmental benefits such as soil, water, and biodiversity conservation, groundwater recharge, sustainable food production, halting land degradation, and building resilience to climate risks. Thus, it has the potential to positively impact the eco-system services and agriculture. Objective The objective of the project is to augment the environmental benefits of the MGNREGS activities and to increase the involvement of women in the planning and implementation phase. In the long term, this will help to secure the livelihoods of the rural poor and to protect them against the effects of climate change. APPROACH In order to achieve the objective, the project works in the following areas: Developing the capacity of policy makers, project implementation staff, and the communities regarding natural resource management, production systems, and environmental benefits. Enhancing access to information for all involved actors, regarding the potential environmental impacts of the MGNREGS activities. Assisting gender-sensitive planning, designing, and implementation of the MGNREGS activities.

38 EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The following results are expected: Enhanced ground water recharging, improved retention of soil moisture, increased water supply for irrigation, secured access to drinking water, and enhanced soil quality (also known as nutrient cycling). Establishing innovative models for holistic watershed and landscape based MGNREGS activities that can demonstrate tangible environmental benefits. Developing and institutionalising mechanisms for regular maintenance and management of the assets created under the MGNREGS. Reclamation of degraded land for agriculture and improvement of soil fertility, thus increasing agriculture productivity and resulting in higher crop yields. Conservation and regeneration of bio-mass and carbon stock, which increases the local climate resilience and generates alternative sources of income for households which are, so far, primarily dependent on minor forest produce, fodder, and fuel wood. Encouraging self-governing local councils (Gram Panchayats) to take informed decisions about allocating their labour budgets for environmental work. Empowering women by increasing their participation in decision-making processes at the local level. Developing robust environmental matrix indicators and guidelines for monitoring the environmental and socio-economic benefits of the MGNREGS activities. Sabine Preuss Project Director Environmental Benefits of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA-EB) A-2/18,Second Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi E: T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany info@giz.de Phone: Fax: Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Environmental Benefits of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA-EB) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Federal of Germany Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India Duration 04/ /2018 Budget Webpage EUR 4 million

39 Implemented by DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF NATIONALLY APPROPRIATE MITIGATION ACTIONS (NAMAs) IN INDIA SITUATION The Government of India recognises the relevance of climate change and in recent years, climate policy has gained increasing attention in the country. In 2008, the National Action Plan on Climate Change was launched to guide the Indian state governments on developing State Action Plans on Climate Change. At the international level, growing attention has focussed on a promising instrument called the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, and to simultaneously foster sustainable development in emerging markets and developing countries. The concept of NAMAs was developed during the negotiations carried out under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and will be a critical vehicle to implement climate change mitigation actions and targets of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted by India as part of its ratification of the historic Paris Agreement. In the Indian context, NAMAs offer a promising opportunity to support the government of India in linking socially and ecologically acceptable economic growth with the GHG mitigation. They are driven by the conviction that appropriate policies and activities can mobilise public and private investment in lowcarbon development. Further, NAMAs are used to access international financial support (e.g. from the Green Climate Fund) and technical assistance, capacity building or technology transfer. This way, the socalled unilateral NAMAs will become internationally supported NAMAs, which may increase a country s mitigation ambition and decrease future GHG emissions. Objective The project supports the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in establishing a NAMAs coordination cell. It also promotes the use

40 of NAMAs as one of the mechanisms to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in India. APPROACH The project provides technical support to the MoEFCC to develop the first NAMAs in the sectors of waste and forestry. The project applies a participatory approach, bringing together various stakeholders from the public and the private sectors. This multi-stakeholder approach builds the required broad support for proper and successful subsequent implementation of NAMAs. NAMAs. Capacity building for the public and private sector actors such as specific trainings on NAMAs and the MRV. The project comprises the following activities: Developing a National Climate Change Mitigation Action Manual including a definition and a framework for the development and management of NAMAs in India. Supporting the establishment of a NAMA coordination cell within the MoEFCC, and suggesting features and the required capacities for the cell. Developing full-fledged and bankable NAMA concepts for the sectors waste and forestry including Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS It is expected that through the implementation of the NAMAs, significant GHG-mitigation can be achieved without hampering the development targets of India. Further on, the preparation of two NAMAs will strengthen the capacities at the MoEFCC to develop NAMAs and mitigation strategies in other sectors and to measure their impact. Preparing outlines for NAMA Support Projects (NSP) under the 4th Call of the NAMA Facility until October Developing criteria for the GHG policy assessment. Assessing the role of private finance institutions in scaling up climate finance in India, as well as developing innovative financing solutions to access international support for the implementation of Sabine Preuss Project Director Development and Management of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in India Deutsche Gesellschaft fürinternationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh A2/18, Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi , India E: sabine.preuss@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration 09/ /2017 Budget Webpage Development and Management of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in India Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), Government of Germany Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India EUR 3 million

41 Implemented by COOPERATION WITH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON CLIMATE CHANGE STUDIES AND ACTIONS (NICCSA) SITUATION In 2014, the Indian Government announced the establishment of the National Institute for Climate Change Studies and Actions (NICCSA) as a subordinate body to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Setting up NICCSA is a part of the Indian Climate Action Programme and is therefore an integral component of India s climate strategy. NICCSA s task is to coordinate and network with the Indian climate science sector and to process relevant scientific knowledge. The MoEFCC thereby intends to streamline its climate strategies. Moreover, NICCSA is expected to contribute to both, India s adaptation strategies and its position at the climate negotiations, as well as to support the achievement of its mitigation targets. Objective The project assists the MoEFCC in establishing NICCSA as a modern and widely recognised climate coordination centre that advises the Indian government in formulating climate policies and strategies, based on national and international scientific knowledge. APPROACH In order to reach the objective, the project develops and strengthens capacities of NICCSA, as well as of the technical and management personnel in the MoEFCC and in government bodies at the state level. The project s main activities are: Offering capacity development measures for future personnel of NICCSA for managing and processing climate knowledge and for networking and cooperating with national and international scientific research institutions.

42 Enhanced national and international cooperation and dialogue with climate science institutions: Long-term cooperation between Indian and the European public and private organisations and institutions in the field of climate science will be established. A new Indo-German expert group will successfully strengthen bilateral cooperation on climate science, and will draft joint recommendations. Supporting NICCSA in establishing, institutionalising, and managing networks with national and international research institutions. Supporting NICCSA in launching and managing a public climate information platform. Facilitating access to the international debate on climate change which allows the acquisition of knowledge for shaping national and international climate policy. EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS The project is expected to achieve the following main results: Strengthened institutional framework and management capacities of NICCSA: Capacity building strategies for NICCSA and the national climate science institutions will be developed and the implementation process started. NICCSA will coordinate the climate science institutions at national level and will have developed close ties with the relevant institutions at state level. Improved instruments and approaches for sustainable climate knowledge management: NICCSA will set up a modern internal knowledge management system and establish a public knowledge platform. Building on the existing national and international knowledge, NICCSA will commission studies and draft policies and recommendations for climate negotiations. Improved access to funding information: Agencies that are pitching for international climate funding (e.g. Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, and the NAMA Facility) will have better access to technical and financial information and will benefit from more explicit policies. Increased protection of private sector investments: A set of criteria for climate change resilient planning will be developed to help safeguard investments of private sector companies that operate in the field of climate change mitigation or adaptation. Sabine Preuss Project Director Cooperation with the National Institute on Climate Change Studies And Actions (NICCSA) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale A-2/18, 2nd Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi E: sabine.preuss@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Project Name Commissioned by Lead Implementing Lead Executing Duration 01/ /2020 Budget Website Cooperation with the National Institute on Climate Change Studies and Actions (NICCSA) German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), Government of Germany Ministry of Environment and Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India EUR 4 million

43 Implemented by M CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIODIVERSITY SITUATION India is home to more than 7 percent of the world s species, including over 45,000 species of plants and 91,000 species of animals. It is ranked among the top ten species-rich nations and has four global biodiversity hot spots. India s rapid economic growth and industrialisation puts increasing pressure on its biodiversity and ecosystem services. While economic growth is imperative for India, preservation of its natural resources - on which millions of its people are dependant - it is equally important to ensure that the growth is both inclusive and sustainable. Conservation and management of biodiversity and ecosystem services is of national importance in order to ensure the protection of livelihoods, to preserve the country s natural resources, and to foster sustainable development. Objective The objective of the Indo-German Biodiversity programme is to support public and private stakeholders in adopting economic approaches for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity as well as for the balanced and fair sharing of the benefits arising from their use. APPROACH The Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity programme works at the national level with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the National Biodiversity Authority, and at state level with the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department. It comprises of Incentives for Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (ISBM), Himachal Pradesh Forest Ecosystem Services (HP-FES), and the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Partnership. Together, they contribute to all three objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of the components of biological diversity, and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic resources. To achieve the desired results the programme focusses on the following approach: ISBM: ISBM offers advisory services to increase awareness and recognition of the economic value of biodiversity and ecosystem services. It supports two major national initiatives: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity India Initiative (TII), which aims at making the values

44 of ecosystem services and their associated biodiversity explicit for consideration and main streaming into developmental planning; and the India Business and Biodiversity Initiative (IBBI), which provides a national dialogue and learning platform for companies helping to mainstream sustainable management of biodiversity into business operations. HP-FES: Using recommendations from TII HP-FES supports the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department in integrating an ecosystem services approach into the state s forest management. It aims at improving rural living conditions by harmonising the needs of the rural population with the requirements of biodiversity conservation and sustainable forestry. The concept is intended to be replicated in other states in the western Himalayas. ABS: ABS aims at strengthening the capacities of the National Biodiversity Board, the State Biodiversity Boards, Biodiversity Management Committees, and the user groups of biological resources to implement ABS mechanisms. It works under the Indian Biodiversity Act complying with India s commitments under the Nagoya Protocol. ACHIEVEMENTS While ISBM is far advanced, HP-FES and ABS are still in their initial phase. Following are the key achieved and desired results: ISBM: 14 field based and policy relevant studies about the economic assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services have been completed. The results and recommendations are being mainstreamed for the integration of ecosystem services values into developmental planning and decision making. Recommendations from the TII case studies were included in the draft Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules 2016 of the MoEFCC and the draft National Policy on Marine Fisheries 2016 of the Ministry of Agriculture. The Wildlife Institute of India has decided to integrate the training modules on ecosystem services valuation into its regular training programmes for Indian Forest Services officers. 26 leading Indian companies have joined IBBI and thus committed themselves to integrating biodiversity management into their operations. HP-FES: A Long Term Ecological Monitoring system for the state s forests will be established to provide data on the development of ecosystem services and their associated biodiversity. A Forest Ecosystem Services (FES) approach will be developed and introduced into local forest management plans. Additionally, this approach informs the drafting of FES guidelines for Himachal Pradesh. Successfully implemented management systems will be made available in the states neighbouring Himachal Pradesh. ABS: Institutionalised awareness and stakeholder dialogues will facilitate a better understanding of the Biological Diversity Act 2002, ABS Guidelines and the Nagoya Protocol amongst different actors and stakeholder groups. Good Practices of Benefit Sharing will be developed together with communities based on utilisation of biological resources for commercial and/or research purposes. An IT-based monitoring system will enable effective monitoring and learning throughout the process flow of ABS. The monitoring system will be consistent with the Indian compliance framework under the Nagoya Protocol. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity is one of the projects under the Indo-German Biodiversity Programme Dr Amita Prasad Special Secretary Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India Konrad Uebelhör Project Director Indo-German Biodiversity Programme A2/18, 2nd floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi E: biodiv.india@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany info@giz.de Phone: Fax: Internet: Project Name Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration 08/ /2020 Budget Webpage Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Government of Germany Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India EUR 12.5 million

45 Implemented by CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF COASTAL AND MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (CMPA) SITUATION With a coastline of more than 7,500 km, India is endowed with a diversity of coastal and marine ecosystems. These ecosystems provide numerous services and benefits including fisheries, coastal tourism, as well as protection provided by mangroves and sand dunes against natural disasters such as tsunamis and cyclones. Recognising the importance of conserving and sustainably using coastal and marine biodiversity, the Governments of India and Germany have fostered a partnership for the implementation of dedicated programmes aimed at enhanced conservation of India s biodiversity in line with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Objective The project on Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (CMPA) strives to contribute to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in selected areas along the coast of India. This will ultimately benefit the local population depending on healthy marine and coastal ecosystems. APPROACH The CMPA project is being implemented at seven sites in four states Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. To achieve its results, the project focusses on three major approaches: Development and implementation of participatory processes for the conservation and the management of natural resources in designated areas along the Indian coast. Facilitating capacity development of key sectors and stakeholders crucial for management of coastal and marine biodiversity and protected areas. To ensure their sustainability the measures are implemented together with partners at national and state level. Facilitating a dedicated information, education, and communication programme to sensitise key stakeholders for conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity and ecosystem services.

46 ACHIEVEMENTS The CMPA project has worked towards the development and demonstration of implementable models for participatory conservation and management of biodiversity: Formation of Biodiversity Management Committees at local level to document traditional knowledge in the form of People s Biodiversity Registers (PBRs), eventually to help in the establishment of Biodiversity Heritage Sites. Development of curricula for present and future officers, both senior and field staff of the forest departments dealing with the protection of coastal and marine biodiversity. This is achieved in cooperation with Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) and the Department of Forest Education (DFE). Development of training handbooks and trainer s manuals for practising journalists, graduate and post-graduate media students, with the aim to integrate issues relevant to coastal and marine biodiversity and protected area management into existing curricula. Devising a dedicated information, education and communication programme at all project sites involving local partners, stakeholders and civil society for enhanced knowledge and sensitisation on conservation of biodiversity in coastal and marine areas. Setting up of state of the art interpretationcum-education centres in Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat with a view to create awareness on coastal biodiversity. Supporting research projects and disseminating information on a range of biodiversity issues of national importance: assessment of marine national parks, importance and management of seagrass, conservation of marine mammals in Indian seas and participatory management of diverse estuaries. The conservation of the country s coastal and marine ecosystems, for the benefit of current and future generations, is a priority area not just for the Government of India, but equally for all the partners involved in CMPA. Protecting the environment and these ecosystems hence takes centre-stage in this project, along with the principle of sustainable development and enhancement of human well-being. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (CMPA) is one of the projects under the Indo-German Biodiversity Programme Project name Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (CMPA) Dr Amita Prasad Additional Secretary Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India Konrad Uebelhör Project Director Indo-German Biodiversity Programme A2/18, 2nd floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi E: biodiv.india@giz.de T: F: W: Registered offices Bonn and Eschborn: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany Phone: Fax: Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg Eschborn, Germany Phone: Fax: info@giz.de Internet: Commissioned by Lead Executing Lead Implementing Duration 08/ /2017 Budget Webpage German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India Forest Departments of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu EUR 9.6 million