Mainstreaming Disaster Resilience into the NIP Projects

Implementing Partner: Build Change

Project name:Mainstreaming of Disaster Resilience into the NIP Study: Appraisal of standard agreements and contractual documents for projects under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) to achieve disaster resilience goals

This study evaluates and enhances standard agreements and contractual documents related to infrastructure project financing and implementation across three key sectors: Roads, Power, and Railways. By enabling the integration of resilience features and parameters throughout the asset lifecycle, it aims to strengthen infrastructure sustainability and risk preparedness.

Guided by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, it examines Model Concessional Agreements, Standardized Bidding Documents, and policy frameworks.

The project introduces a Resilience Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) tool to assess resilience across an asset’s lifecycle, enabling informed investment decisions for long-term infrastructure viability.

CDRI funding
$ 0
Potential benefit of
the resilience framework
$ 0 bn

Impact

1

A comprehensive resilience integration roadmap and guidance framework will be developed for 5,000+ infrastructure projects across Power, Railways, and Road line ministries, ensuring alignment with India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).

2

This project will embed resilience principles into project planning, implementation, and long-term sustainability, fostering climate-adaptive, risk-prepared infrastructure that supports national development goals.

3

The project will develop scalable tools and frameworks that can be replicated in other infrastructure sectors and regions, thereby mainstreaming resilience in infrastructure development worldwide.

Resources

Aishwarya Pillai

Lead Specialist

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.