To reduce or eliminate the use and releases of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) to the environment through the development and implementation of a pilot projects for the environmentally sound management (ESM) of PCBs and through the disposal of approximately 1,700 tons of pure PCBs and 6,000 tons of PCB-contaminated equipment, including PCB-contaminated mineral oils and related waste in three pilot states in India.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3775
Country
India
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Approval FY
2009
Status
Project Approved
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
29,000,000
GEF Project Grant
14,100,000
GEF Agency Fees
1,445,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
08 Sep 2008
Concept Approved
01 Jan 2009
Project Approved for Implementation
29 Dec 2009