Urban Development and Housing Department

Government of Bihar

City Development Plan (2010-30)

MOTIHARI

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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(A Government of Bihar Initiative)
Supported by DFID, United Kingdom

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Overview
Motihari is located in the northwestern part of Bihar. The municipality of Motihari was established
in 1879 and now it is the district head quarter of East Champaran. The Moti Jheel is the pride and
main attaraction of this town. The jheel is located in the centre with the town spread on either bank.

Location of East Champaran District

The town has development towards the northwest side and southwest along the National Highway
24-A and State Highway 54 towards Raxaul. The present and the future growth directions are
towards the western and southern side and along the National and State highways. Low lying areas
in the northwestern direction and the presence of Kareri Lake in southeast are barriers to growth in
these directions.
Motihari has sugar mills, oil seeds and trade in agro base products. However, sugar mills are few in
number and mostly old and dilapidated or totally closed. Recently the government has taken several
initiatives to rejuvenate the old sugar mills in the Motihari region and proposed to develop it as an
agro based market town mainly because, the region is the largest producer of sugar cane, fisheries,
potatoes and other vegetables.

The competitive advantage of Motihari lies

in its topography and transportation routes.
Motihari town has developed along and on
both sides of the Moti Jheel and along the
main access road towards Muzaffarpur and
West Champaran (Bettiah). Also its
proximity to Nepal border and strong
connectivity are favorable for economic
development.

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CITY VISION
The Vision for the town was developed through an extensive stakeholder consultation
process. Some of the key elements highlighted in these consultations are (i) an environment
friendly city with excellent environment friendly infrastructure for sustainable development,
(ii) a ‘slum free’ and ‘pollution free’ city, (iii) The town being promoted as a ‘tourist hub’ and
(iv) planned residential layouts with provision of social and physical infrastructure. The
development of the vision also took into account some of the natural attributes/advantages
of Motihari such as (I) presence of the Moti Jheel in the heart of the town, (ii) presence of 9
ox bow lakes within a radius of 10-12 km of the town, (iii) the region being a major producer
of sugarcane, vegetables, fish and grain, (iv) good connectivity and (v) the town being the
district headquarters of East Champaran.
Based on these factors, the Vision that has been defined is as follows: “To develop Motihari
as a vibrant town based on tourism and agro based marketing and trading.”

Demography
The population growth has seen a fluctuating trend. The highest growth was recorded in the 1971-81
decade at 56%. Thereafter, the growth rate declined but highs of 34% in 1991 and 30% in 2001 were
recorded. Five methods have been used to project population and analyzed with relation to
polynomial curve and previous population growth trend-line of 1951 to 2011 - finally; the average of
the three methods has been adopted as it was found to match most suitably with the previous
growth trend line of 1951-2011. The projected population for the town in 2030 is about 206547.
250000
Census Population

2,06,547 Linear Trend Method (A)

200000
Arithmetic Progression
1,61,474 Method (B)
150000 Incremental Increase
Population

1,26,106 Method ©
Exponential Method (D)
100000 100683 Geometric Progression
77432 Method (E)
57911 Average of A, B & C
50000
37032 Average of C, D & E
32620
24489
0 1.00 Average of A, B, C, D &
E
1951

1961

1971

1981

1991

2001

2010

2020

2030

Poly. (Census
Population)
Year

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SECTOR ASSESSMENTS & GROWTH STRATEGIES

A) Water Supply
Motihari is located in a high yield ground water zone and the entire supply is ground water based.
The existing system comprises seven tube wells located at various parts of the town. Additionally,
there are about 199 hand pumps that contribute to the supply. The ground water table varies from
16 ft to 22 ft. Although a water supply network exists, the overall supply levels are inadequate. Only
21.76% of households are connected to the supply system with per-capita water supply being 19
lpcd. Water losses are high at 50% mainly on account of the old network. Apart from these, the use
of GI pipes for household connections leads to leakage and contamination. Water supply is
intermittent because of power problems. The table below summarises the key interventions
required for improvement of the sector.

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Augmentation of existing - - 150.00 - - -
Water Supply Scheme
Water Conservation 10.00 - - - - -
awareness programme
SUB TOTAL WATER SUPPLY 10.00 - 150.00 - - -
Grand Total Rs. 160.00 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

A water supply scheme for Motihari is already planned (REORGNISATION OF MOTIHARI URBAN WATER
SUPPLY SCHEME under Accelerated Urban Water Supply Programme). This will supply 18 MLD of water –
this is below the estimated water projection done by the consultants – there is therefore need for
augmentation of the proposed scheme.

B) Sewerage and Sanitation

The town has no sewerage system. Some households have their own septic tanks to handle domestic
sewage. The sewage from remaining households and other commercial establishments are
intermixed and flow through storm water drains into various nallahs and accumulate in the low lying
areas and the Moti Jheel. Approximately 3.8 MLD sewage flows into these various nallahs daily or
has been accumulated in the low-lying areas and Moti Jheel, which is creating unhygienic living
conditions for the local residents. About 19.6% of the households practice open defecation. The
sewage of the city is disposed into septic tanks, soak pits and finally into the Moti Jheel and Dhanuti
river. The town has 7 public toilets and 4 community toilets but all are poorly maintained. The table
below summarises the interventions required for improvement of the sector.

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Construction of Sewage - 345.00 1035.00 - - -
Treatment plant
Laying down sewerage - 3750.00 5625.00 5625.00 - -

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network
Re-construction of existing 100.00 - - 80.00 - -
public toilets
Construction of new public - - - - 150.00 450.00
toilets (for male & female)
Sanitation Awareness 10.00 - - - - -
Programmes
SUB TOTAL SEWERAGE 110.00 4095.00 6660.00 5705.00 150.00 450.00
Grand Total Rs. 17170.00 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

C) Storm Water Drainage

The town lacks an efficient drainage system and this is a key case of flooding even in case of short
spells of rain. The total length of drains in the town area is approximately 97.2 km. All drains
converge in the Moti Jheel that is located in the centre of the town. The main drains leading to this
Jheel are as follows: Rowing club drain, Cold storage drain, Maduban Chowk Drain, Main road drain
at Bhavanipu , Roxy Cinema Drain, Gyan Babu chowk Nala, Jaun pul Nala ,Nala from old Bus Stand,
Nala Near Sugar factory, and Nala From L.N.D College. The table below summarises the key
interventions required for improvement of the sector.
Motihari town being in the flood prone zone requires comprehensive drainage strategies and goals.
The CDP recommends the need for a Drainage Master Plan.

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
De-silting of Discharge Drains 15.00 - - - - -
Repair & covering all open pucca 1135.00 3405.00 - - - -
drains
Construction of pucca drain over 1500.00 - - - - -
existing kuchha drain
Construction of CETP at outfall 125.00 375.00 - - - -
Construction of interceptor drain 30.00 90.00 - - - -
along Motijheel
Preparation of Comprehensive 20.00 - - - - -
Drainage Master Plan
SUB TOTAL DRAINAGE 2825.00 3870.00 - - - -
Grand Total Rs. 6695.00 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

D) Solid Waste Management

It is estimated that the tow generates about 30 tons of waste per day. The collection system is basic
with high dependence on street sweeping. There is no designated site for disposal. The table below
summarises the key interventions required for improvement of the sector. Recommendations also
include exploring the possibility of introducing PPP in the sector.

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Development of Sanitary Landfill 20.00 60.00 - - - -

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Site
Construction of compost plant at 12.50 37.50 - - - -
landfill site
Containerized Handcarts - 5.55 - - 5.55 11.40
Containerized Tricycles - 1.30 - - 1.30 2.40
Community bins for Slums - 1.25 - - 1.25 2.50
Silt Removal machine - 3.00 - - - -
Small vehicles for direct - 2.50 - - - 2.50
collection of waste
Closed dumper placers containers - 125.00 - - 125.00 250.00
4.5 cu.mtr. Volume
Closed dumper placers containers
of 7 cu. Mtr. Volume
Containers for domestic - 1.16 - - 1.16 2.03
hazardous waste
4.5 cu. Mtr skips for construction - 0.75 - - 0.75 1.00
waste
Construction Waste collection - - - - - 15.00
Vehicle
Small van for hospital waste - 2.00 - - 2.00 2.00
collection
Bull Dozers/Wheel Dozers - - - - - 40.00
Incineration Plant (BMW) - - - - - 100.00
JCB Machine - 10.00 - - - 10.00
Septic Tank Cleaning Machine - 15.00 - - - -
Street Sweeping Machines - 0.0105 - - - 0.0105
Awareness generation 10.00 - - - - -
programmes
SUB TOTAL SWM 42.50 265.00 - - 137.00 438.90
Grand Total Rs. 883.40 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

E) Roads, Traffic and Transportation

The total length of surfaced roads within the municipal limits is 162 km. The average width of the
surfaced roads varies from 5m to 6m which is further reduced to 3m to 4m due to encroachments.
The overall road network is inadequate with less than 10% area under circulation against the
standard of 15-20%. The road network system is deficient also in terms of geometric and traffic
management. Gandhi Chowk, Balua Chowk, Madhubani Chowk, Chandmari Chowk, Gyan Babu
Chowk, Gayatri Mandir Chowk and Chatauni Chowk are some of the major traffic nodes. Most of the
existing main roads are poorly maintained including the absence of road infrastructure and
pedestrian facilities e.g. footpath, subways, dividers, bus stops, signages, markings, guard rails and
signals etc. that contribute to congestion in internal roads. All arterial roads within the municipal
limits are of kutcha type and are in very poor condition. Further, there are no drains along the roads.
In the absence of any organized traffic including parking facilities for large vehicles, heavy vehicles
are parked along the major roads resulting in traffic jam and accidents. There have been
indiscriminate encroachments on the roads reducing the capacity of the roads.
The CDP recommends a traffic management plan in the immediate stage. Thereafter, longer term
interventions like development of parking spaces at important and congested commercial areas;

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widening and improvement of roads along with the provision of other infrastructure; laying of new
roads; refurbishment of ISBT with commercial complex; improvement and beautification of major
intersections; and development of a Transport Nagar adjoining NH-28 A are recommended.

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Development of a Transport - - - - - 2500.00
Nagar near Chhatauni chowk
Parking Spaces in selected sites - - - - 100.00 200.00
Road Improvement - All Internal 136.22 408.65 - - - -
roads
Provision of ring Road along 60.00 180.00 - - - -
Motijheel
Construction of 3 Bridges on - 750.00 2250.00 - - -
Motijheel and Dhanuti river
Construction of ISBT + - - - - - 1500.00
Commericial Complexes
Establishment of City Bus Based - - - - 700.00 -
Public Transport System
Signalisation & beautification of - - - - 125.00 150.00
major intersections
SUB TOTAL TRANSPORT 196.22 1338.65 2250.00 - 925.00 4350.00
Grand Total Rs. 9059.87 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

F) Street Lighting and Fire Fighting

There is inadequate street lighting in the town. It is suggested that solar powered lights are used.

G) Housing and Urban Poverty

It is estimated that about 24% of the urban population live in slums (SPUR survey 2010). This is
higher compared to the national average of 21.25%. Service levels are poor in slums and require
substantive upgrading. Housing is also a critical issue. Most slums have hand pumps but few toilets
and open defecation is common. Overall living conditions are unhealthy. This ULB will be included in
state level strategies being developed for improvement of the urban poor. In the interim, efforts are
to be made to extend basic services to slum pockets.

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Redevelopment (In-situ / Off-situ: 1410.00 2115.00 2115.00 - - -
to be decided as per DFID survey
recommendation) of existing
slums (3760 HH)
Skill Development & Training for 10.00 - - - - -
Slums
SUB TOTAL HOUSING 1420.00 2115.00 2115.00 - - -
Grand Total Rs. 5650.00 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

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H) Social Infrastructure
The CDP recommends provision of various social infrastructure facilities at ward level as per the
UDPFI guidelines in a phased manner. At present, there are 40 of primary school and 17 senior
secondary schools in Motihari. The condition of these primary and senior secondary schools is poor
due to lack of supporting infrastructure.
Sadar hospital is the main hospital in the city but its functioning is impacted by inadequate staff and
infrastructure facilities. The poor facilities mean that patients seeking specialized care have to travel
either to Patna or Kolkata.

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Construction of Senior - - - - - 400.00
Secondary Schools
Construction of School for - - - - - 150.00
Handicapped
SUB TOTAL EDUCATION - - - - - 550.00
Construction of Intermediate - - - - - 10000.00
Hospital (category-A, 200
beds)
Construction of Intermediate - - - - - 1300.00
Hospital (category-B, 80 beds)
Construction of Poly-clinic 10.00 30.00 - - 40.00 -
Construction of Nursing home 30.00 90.00 - - - -
Construction of Dispensary - - 52.50 118.13 13.00 26.00
SUB TOTAL HEALTH 40.00 120.00 52.50 118.13 53.00 11326.00
Grand Total Rs. 11709.63 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

I) Environment
Natural Hazards: Motihari lies in seismic zone IV which is high risk zone. Therefore development
controls in the area require earthquake resistant buildings and proper enforcement. The data of
ambient air and quality of water is not monitored. A study needs to be conducted and proper
regulations need to be in place.
Water Bodies: Moti Jheel is the largest ox-bow lake in Bihar and is located in the centre of the town.
This lake is the outfall of all drains carrying domestic and storm water. The lake has a total area of
around 80-100 hectare and its depth varies from 3.5m in rainy season to 1m in dry weather. The
east-west length of the lake is nearly 3.5 to 4km. The main source of water in the lake is the Sikarna
Link channel that carries water from the Sikarna River to the lake. The Link Channel is nearly 3500 ft.
long. The Link Channel also carries domestic sewage of the town to Moti Jheel throughout the year.
The Moti Jheel is also connected to another jheel known as Kerari Jheel that however does not
receive any waste water discharge.

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Action plan & Strategies for conservation of Moti Jheel & Kerari Lake
Lake Basin Management Water Quality Management
 Common Effluent Treatment  Formation of bio-conservation zone
Plant (CETP) to be constructed to • A ‘no development’ buffer zone around the lake ensures
minimize effluent load in the protection from negative urban impacts
lake • Bio-conservation zone between 50 to 100 meters width
 Establishing a sewerage network depending on topography, to act as an effective barrier to
and separation from storm moderate the negative impacts
water drains on a priority • Developing regulations & their enforcement to ensure that
 Protection of the catchment only eco-friendly activities are allowed in this eco-sensitive
topography to ensure runoff of zone
rain water into the lake to  Introduction of composite fish culture
sustain its hydrology  Aeration
 To put in place an effective solid  Establishment of lake conservation society to ensure
waste management system peoples participation in protection and conservation of the
lake

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Rejuvenation of ox-bow lakes - - - - 40.00 -
for Pisciculture
Redevelopment/ beautification - - - - 200.00 -
of Recreational areas/parks
Preparation of Environmental - - - - 20.00 -
sensitive area maps & data
compilation
Preparation of a disaster - - - - 25.00 -
management plan for the town
Provision of an Electric - - - - 20.00 -
Crematorium
Community Awareness 10.00 - - - - -
Programme for Rain Water
Harvesting
SUB TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 10.00 - - - 305.00 -
Grand Total Rs. 315.00 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

J) Urban Heritage and Tourism

Motihari is the birth place of the famous author George Orwell and is of historic importance for its
position in Mahatma Gandhi's Champaran Satyagraha. Other places in and around Motihari have had
older links to Buddhism. The world's tallest stupa is at Kesaria, just an hour from Motihari. A museum
and a stone pillar are there to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's links with Motihari. Gandhiji's
courageous statement given before a magistrate is inscribed here on a stone. The 48-ft tall Chunar
stone pillar stands exactly at the site where Gandhiji was produced before the court of the sub-
divisional magistrate on April 18, 1917 for violating prohibitory orders.

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Moti Jheel with its location in the centre of the town has tremendous potential for being developed
as a recreational and tourist hub at regional level. The development of this zone will provide open
space in the town and improve its environment significantly. The CDP recommends systematic
development of the lake zone including a landscaped promenade; categorization and development
of appropriate parts of the lake for recreation and rehabilitation; and rehabilitation/reorganization
of encroachments along the lake.

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2015-20 2020-25

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Development of motijheel 2250.00 6750.00 - - - -
and Kerari lake as tourist
places
Establishment of Aerators and 12.50 37.50 - - - -
pipe grid for Motijheel
Formation of Buffer Zones in 12.50 37.50 - - - -
Motijheel and Kerari lake
Upgradation / beautification - - - - - -
of areas around tourist spots
Mahatama Gandi Samark - - - - 30.00 -
Mahatama Gandi Museum - - - - 30.00 -
Gandi memorial - - - - 30.00 -
Asoka Piller in kesria - - - - 30.00 -
George aurovil home - - - - 30.00 -
Provision of net-railing by the 12.50 37.50 - - - -
sides of Motijheel
Development/ Re- - - - - 100.00 -
establishment of Tourist
Information Centre
Construction of a Dharmshala - - - - 500.00 -
SUB TOTAL HERITAGE 2287.50 6862.50 - - 750.00 -
Grand Total Rs. 7900.00 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

K) Urban Economy
The projects for rejuvenating the city economy are listed below.
PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30
(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Development of Vendor Zones - - - - 2500.00 -
near Mothijheel Bridge, Henry
Bazaar, Chatauni Chowk
Construction of Slaughter House 25.00 75.00 - - - -
Establishment of Fish culture in 10.00 - - - - -
existing water body
Development of a Commercial - - - - 5000.00 -
complex/ shopping area
Redevelopment & renewable of - - - - - 2500.00
city core areas
Preparation of Master plan 30.00 - - - - -
SUB TOTAL ECONOMY 65.00 75.00 - - 7500.00 2500.00
Grand Total Rs. 10140.00 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

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L) Urban Governance
The projects for improving municipal governance are listed below.

PROJECTS I st Yr. II nd Yr. III rd Yr. IV th Yr. 2016-21 2021-30

(11-12) (12-13) (13-14) (14-15)
Establishment of e- 125.00 375.00 - - - -
governance system & Single
Window System
Establishment of Double 12.50 37.50 - - - -
Accounting System
Capacity building of 25.00 - - - - -
Municipal officials
SUB TOTAL GOVERNANCE 162.50 412.50 - - - -
Grand Total Rs. 575.00 Lakhs
All figures in Rupees Lakhs

Financial Position of the Local Body

The revenue income of the municipality was Rs. 858 lakh in FY 2008 -09 and increased to Rs. 887 lakh
in the year of 2009-10. Government grants are a major revenue source for the municipality. The
municipality is however unable to utilize all its resources optimally.
The investment sustaining capacity of the municipality is ascertained based on a financial operating
plan (FOP), which is essentially a 20-year forecast of municipal income and expenditure, based on
certain trend-based and revenue enhancement assumptions. Similarly, the investment phasing of
control investment is worked out and shown in investment phasing plan.

Capital Investment Plan (CIP)

The project’s identification has been done based on the strategies listed under each of the sectors.
The projects have been derived based on the municipality estimates and aimed at ensuring optimal
and efficient utilization of existing infrastructure systems. The total estimated capital investment
required for providing efficient services to the projected population of the ULB by the year 2030 is
about Rs. 72808 Lakhs. The table below presents the summary of sector-wise investment
requirements.
SN Sector Total Phase-I Phase-II Phase-III
Investment (Rs. 2011-15 2016-21 2021-30
Lakh)

1 WATER SUPPLY 160.00 160.00 0.00 0.00

2 SEWERAGE 17170.00 16570.00 150.00 450.00
3 DRAINAGE 6695.00 6695.00 0.00 0.00
SOLID WASTE 883.37 307.52 137.01 438.84
4 MANAGEMENT
5 URBAN TRANSPORTATION 9059.86 3784.86 925.00 4350.00
6 EDUCATION 550.00 0.00 0.00 550.00
7 HEALTH 11710.00 330.63 53.13 11326.26
9 HOUSING & SLUMS 5650.00 5650.00 0.00 0.00

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10 URBAN ENVIRONMENT 315.00 10.00 305.00 0.00

11 HERITAGE & TOURISM 9900.00 9150.00 750.00 0.00
12 URBAN ECONOMY 10140.00 140.00 7500.00 2500.00
13 URBAN GOVERNANCE 575.00 575.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 72808.25 43373.01 9820.14 19615.10

Financial Operating Plan (FOP)

The sustainability analysis assumes that the municipality will carry out reforms indicated as
assumptions for financial projections. A Financial and Operating Plan (FOP) is prepared which
evaluates the Local Body Fund status for the Full Project scenario. The full project investment
scenario is based on all the proposed investments identified for Motihari municipality and the
requirement for upgrading the town’s infrastructure is estimated and phased based on the
construction activity. Implications of this investment in terms of external borrowings required,
resultant debt service commitment and additional operation and maintenance expenditure are
worked out to ascertain sub-project cash flows. Revenue surpluses of the existing operations are
applied to the sub-project cash flows emerging from full project investments – the municipality fund
net surpluses indicates the ULB’s ability to sustain full investments.
FY 2011-12 is taken as the base year and FY 2030 is assumed as the reference year (30 years) to
determine the net surpluses and whether the municipality maintains a debt / revenue surplus ratio
as an indication of the ULB’s ability to sustain investments
The growth rates for the various heads of income and expenditure have been arrived based on the
past growth rates and the future estimated population growth. Improvements to the existing current
and arrears collection percentages have been assumed for the various revenues directly collected by

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the Local Body, which implies that the Local Body would have to improve its collection mechanism to
sustain full investments.
Three scenarios have been worked out to check financial sustainability of ULB under different
assumptions. The scenarios considered are:
1. Scenario I - Estimation of Investment Capacity by considering all projects and all financial
reforms
2. Scenario II - Estimation of Investment Capacity by considering all projects excluding
Education and Health and all financial reforms
3. Scenario III - Estimation of Borrowing and Investment Capacity by considering all Projects
without Financial Reforms.
We have arrived at the borrowing capacity of Municipality on the minimum of the following:
Summary of Borrowing and Investment Capacity

Scenario - I Scenario - II Scenario -

Borrowing Capacity (in Rs. Lakhs) 6000 6800 -ve

Investment Capacity (in Rs. Lakhs) 38000 38000 -ve

Investment Requirement (in Rs. Lakhs) 46000 46000 46000

Sustainable Investment Capacity % - IC / IR 83% 83% Nil

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Overall Assessment
The table below summarises the existing service delivery levels for Motihari town. This summary
underlines the need for all round improvements.
SN Parameter Indicators Motihari
1 Status of Infrastructure and Service Delivery Levels
a. Coverage of Water Supply
b. Per Capita Availability of Water
c. Continuity of Water Supply
d. Coverage of Individual Toilets
e. Door to Door Collection
f. Collection Efficiency of Solid Waste
2 Financial Management
a. Operating Ratio
b. Growth in Revenue Income
3 Poverty Level
a. Population Below Poverty Line (BPL)
4 Organization Structure
a. Staffing pattern, availability of sufficient staff, competency level of
existing staff for implementing proposed projects
5 Leadership
a. Leadership quality, awareness and understanding regarding urban
sector, proactive approach for implementing reform measures
6 Economic Development Potential
a. Potential for Development, linkages to the state capital and other
cities, status of existing infrastructure
7 Environment Sustainability
a. Status of Environment, quality of water, air
8 Participation
a. Level of Participation from Citizen/Citizen Forums/Welfare
Association in municipal affairs
9 Compliance with Reforms
a. Status of reform implementation and preparedness for
implementation

Legend

Alarming Average Below Average Good

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