Initial environmental examination reports for the transmission lines that have been prepared by POWERGRID and submitted to the Bank indicate that the environmental impact of the proposed subprojects is minor or negligible and that mitigating measures can be readily prescribed. The summary initial environmental examination (SIEE) report on environmental considerations for each subproject will be included in the subproject appraisal report and necessary environmental clearances will be provided before approval of the subprojects It is considered unlikely that the subprojects considered for financing by the Bank