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INLAND WATERWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
(Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India)
Head Office : A-13, Sector-1, Noida (U.P.), Pin Code 201 301
Tel. : 0120-2544036, 2543982; Fax : 0120-2543973, 2544041
E-mail : iwainoi@hub.nic.in, Website : www.iwai.nic.in

SUGGESTED PROFORMA FOR DETAIL PROJECT PROPOSAL BY PRIVATE/PUBLIC SECTOR AGENCY FOR INVESTMENT IN IWT SECTOR AS JV/BOT PROJECT


The project proposal may incorporate the following in detail:-

  1. Background and Objectives


    2. - The detailed background of the project to be taken up.
    - The objectives of the project.
  2. General description of viability of IWT mode/ project and its perceived future prospect including -


    3. - Status of IWT mode in the region where the project is to be taken up.
    - Mention in detail the existing transport modes
    - The future scope of development with connectivity to hinterland areas.
    - Potential of cargo movement with basis, i.e., inquiries from prospective shippers, origin-destination survey for cargo potential etc.
    - Feasibility of IWT mode in the reach, etc.
  3. Competition and present capacity


    4. - The companies in similar business in the region.
    - Their status of business.
    - Their present capacity and scope of future expansion.
  4. Introduction of Firm/ Company


    5. - Background of company
    - Field of business
    - The name, age and experience wise profile of the company promoters/ key personnel.
    - Certified accounts for last 3-5 years in case of existing firms.
    - Financial solvency of the firm/ individual.
  5. The proposal:


    6. - Whether on Joint Venture of BOT basis.
    - Details of the proposal.
    - Steps of project development.
    - Components of Project, investment required.
    - How the investment is going to be financed (equity, loan etc).
    - Basis of requirement of investment.
    (the presentation may be in graphic form also)
  6. Marketing


    7. - Marketing strategy of the company.
    - Advance Steps taken by the company, if any, to secure cargo for the Project and details of the nature of cargo.
  7. Projection of cash flow :


    8. - Year wise projected cash flow in detail with graphical presentation.
    - Projected revenues to be generated in details- year wise.
    - Details of Internal rate of return in percentage of total capital contribution / revenue.
  8. Detailed Report on Financial Feasibility of the Proposed Project. In this part the following should be discussed in detai l:-


    9. · Project cost
    · Source of Funds
    - Year wise profitability and cash flow statement with items like gross income, variable cost, depreciation, interest and other overheads.
    - Year wise direct income with type of cargo and their movement in terms.
    - Year wise acquisition of fixed assets.
    - Year wise proposed schedule of loan required for implementation of project with interest rate and repayment period in tabular form giving full details of the same.
  9. In case of Joint Venture Proposal the following aspects should be included :


    10. - Profit sharing ratio between the Joint Venture partners.
    - Management composition of the Joint Venture.
    - Formalities for registration of Joint Venture company to be brought out in stages.
  10. Any other information the agency wishes to give for assessing the viability of the Project.
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