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ROAD SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(IDA Credit Nos.4832-NP, 5002-NP and IDA Grant Nos.H-339-NP, H-629-NP)
Implementation Review and Support Mission: September 16-26, 2014
AIDE-MEMOIRE
I. Introduction and Acknowledgement
1. A World Bank review team1 (see Annex 1a for the team members’ list) carried out an
implementation review from September 16-26, 2014 of the Road Sector Development Project
(RSDP). The review had two objectives: (i) to review and assess the project status and identify the
key implementation issues; and (ii) to identify and agree with the Government of Nepal (GON) on the
future course of actions that will be necessary for achieving satisfactory results as envisaged in this
project. This review was particularly important given the project is scheduled to be closed within
approximately nine months’ time. The Team visited RSDP roadwork sites in order to summarily
assess the roadwork quality and contract implementation progress status.
2. The Team would like to thank GON for the hospitality extended to it, especially by counterpart
agencies and officials (Annex 1b provides the list of persons met). This Aide-Memoire summarizes
main review findings, agreements reached, and recommendations made. It also reflects discussions
held in a wrap up meeting chaired by Mr. Bishnu Om Bade, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of
Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) on September 26, 2014 and comments received on the
draft. As per the Bank's Access to Information policy and the wrap up meeting decision, this Aide-
Memoire will be classified as a public document.
II. Key Project Data
3. The following table provides the summary project data and the summary performance ratings:
Project Data Project Performance Ratings Board Approval (original) December 6, 2007 Summary Ratings Last
Review
Now Trend
Board Approval (AF) June 2, 2011
Effectiveness Date (original) February 21, 2008 Achievement of PDO MS MS ▲
Effectiveness Date (AF) July 8, 2011 Implementation Progress MS MS ▲
Closing Date (original) December 31, 2013 Project Management MS MS ▲
Closing Date (AF) June 30, 2015 Procurement MS MS ▲
Credit/Grant Amount $117.54 million Financial Management MU MS ▲
Amount Disbursed (as of
September 30, 2014)
$89.32 million
(76%)
Safeguards MS MS ▲
M&E MS MS ▲
Counterpart Funding S S ◄►
Notes: AF-Additional Financing; S-Satisfactory; MS-Moderately Satisfactory; MU -Moderately Unsatisfactory;
U-Unsatisfactory; ▲Improving Trends; ▼ Deteriorating Trends; ◄► Static.
III. Achievement of Development Objectives Status
4. RSDP is likely to achieve its objectives and the progress made towards the achievement of
the Project Development Objective (PDO). It was reported earlier that RSDP had conducted a
social impact study in October 2011 that dealt with two outcome indicators of roads developed under
original project scopes. These indicators were linked to all weather access and travel time reductions.
Study results show that these indicators have surpassed targets. RSDP also completed the baseline
studies for additional financing (AF) roads. Progress has been made with regard to impact studies.
Piloting of questionnaires is now complete. As per the current plan, the impact studies will be
completed by December 2014. One of the three outcome indicators (reduction of travel time) will be
determined by these studies. The project has also completed a GIS-based preliminary accessibility
study in order to assess another outcome indicator: the percentage increase in population to all season
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road access. The results show that the project is expected to achieve more than the target result: 6%
increase in population in project districts with all-season road access within 20 minutes walking
distance. The third outcome indicator is related to Strategic Road Network (SRN) conditions. A road
condition survey carried out in November, 20122 showed that 11.27% of black-topped SRN roads
were in poor condition (the end-project target is 15%). This review has concluded that the
achievement of the project’s objectives is now largely dependent on the pace of implementation of the
ongoing upgrading and periodic maintenance (PM) contracts and the progress relation to asset
management linked activities (see below). Annex 2 summarizes result achievement progress.
IV. Current Implementation Status
Road Development Component
5. RSDP has taken actions against the non-performing upgrading and PM contractors. The
project has now forfeited Bank Guarantees against mobilization advances of five non-performing
contractors. Also three non-performing PM contracts have been terminated and actions have been
initiated against these contractors. RSDP is also conducting regular meetings with the contractors to
expedite the pace of contract implementation. RSDP initiatives have been responsible for expediting
progress of at least one contract (contract 4A of Sitalpati-Musikot (SM) Road). The Project has also
warned the remaining contractors that similar action will be taken if their performances were not
improved within the specific dates.
Upgrading Works Sub-Component
6. Although the pace of implementation of contracts has improved, close monitoring of
Surkhet-Jumla Road corridor contracts (10 nos.) is needed so that they are completed
comfortably before the project closure. RSDP’s target is to upgrade 700km of earthen tracks to all-
season low-cost motorable road standards. They will provide all-weather road connections to eight
remote district headquarters in Mid and Far-Western regions. As of end-August, 2014, six district
headquarters are connected3. Manma of Kalikot District and Jumla are the two remaining district
headquarters. Completion of Khidkijyula-Manma-Jumla (KMJ) Road will connect these districts. A
total of 586.5km of roads (520.5km-Otta-seal, 36km-DBST surface, 30km-gravel surface; 319km
under original project scope plus 267.5km-under AF) has, so far, been upgraded by RSDP.
7. All but 11 upgrading contracts are now complete. The summary progress of implementation
of 25 going upgrading contracts are given below (Annex 3 provides details). Apart from these
contracts, RSDP has awarded (in early July, 2014) three additional contracts linked to 2013 flood
damaged portion of two project roads: Khodpe-Chainpur (KC) and Gokuleshwor- Darchula (GD).
Contractors have now mobilized at site.
Progress Completed 80-95% 65-80% 50-65% <50%
No. of contracts 14 1 1 7 2
8. Significant slow progress (progress ranging from 51% to 72%) has been observed in the
case of eight KMJ Road corridor contracts against nearly 100% of the elapsed time. Many of
these contracts have missed milestones. Contracts that are of particular concern are of all 6-series and
7C. The Team advises RSDP to closely monitor these contracts and to take further actions against
these non-performing contractors in case they fail to make progress against targets sets in meeting
with the project.
9. The supervision consultants Team Leader (TL) needs to relocate to Kohalpur to facilitate
the implementation of ongoing contracts. The TL has earlier moved to Kathmandu to help the
implementation of the Narayanghat-Mugling Road (under Nepal-India Regional Trade and Transport
Project or NIRTTP) contracts. However, NIRTTP is experiencing a delay in the award of these
contracts. Also the implementation of Surket-Jumla Road corridor contracts is in a critical stage. It is
2 Final Report (Volume II): traffic, surface distress and road roughness surveys on Strategic Road Network
(SRN), FY 2012; Soil Test (P) Ltd. and Aviyaan Consulting (P) Ltd. 3Baitadi, Dailekh, Darchula, Chainpur of Bajhang district, Jajarkot and Musikot of Rukum District
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also necessary for the Deputy Team Leader (DTL) to be stationed at Surkhet in order to provide close
implementation support to Surket-Jumla Road corridor ongoing contracts.
10. Number of issues identified during the field visit need attention. The Team recommends the
following: (i) timely finalization of contract variations; (ii) making codes available to field
laboratories and ensuring appropriate setting up of mini-laboratories; (iii) gabion works quality
improvement (including the use of appropriate binding wires); and (iv) ensuring appropriate control of
over-sized gravel sub-base and Crusher-run Materials (CRM) before placing them. These issues were
discussed and agreed with RSDP (see Annex 11 for details).
Periodic Maintenance Works Sub-Component
11. Although DOR has cancelled three non-performing PM contracts (total length of roughly
82 km), more needs to be done to achieve the PM target under RSDP. Close monitoring of the
periodic maintenance (PM) contracts is necessary. It has been agreed that the Director General will
chair a meeting to be attended by the Deputy Director Generals (Foreign Cooperation Branch and
Maintenance Branch) and Regional Directors in order to develop a strategy for the quick
implementation of these contracts. Further actions against the slow-performing contracts might be
needed.
12. Less than two-thirds of the RSDP’s PM target of 2,550km of black-topped strategic roads
has been achieved. The total let out contract length under RSDP is 2,338km (92% of the target). Of
them, 1,554km is already completed (450km under original financing), which is approximately 61%
of the target (Annex 3 provides details). The following table summarizes the progress of PM
contracts. The table shows that while 12 contracts (length 276km) have progress less than 50%,
another 12 contracts (length 388km) have progress between 50% to 74%. The quick implementation
of RSDP PM plus GON financed FY 2013/14 PM contracts will be crucial in the achievement of the
RSDP PM targets. It is to be noted that GON is fully financing activities of roughly 291km length of
PM works through the Roads Board Nepal (RBN) in FY 2013/14. The table below also identifies the
non-performing contacts that require urgent action, including their cancellation. The failure to take
actions against these contacts may result in the withdrawal of the Bank’s contribution against them.
Numbers of contracts (km)
Completed 90-99% 75-89% 50-74% <50%
FYPM 23 (645.05) - 1 (17.83) - 2 (55.70) [a]
SYPM 19 (431.58) - 2 (38.09) 3 (110.88) 3 (66.46) [b]
TYPM 2(27.59) 3(51.46) 1(12.20) 9(276.82) 7 (154.03)
Total 44 (1104.22) 3 (51.46) 4(68.12) 12(387.70) 12(276.19)
[a] These two FYPM (FY 2010/11) contracts are now terminated.
[b] One SYPM (FY 2011/12) contract no Ilam-1B is terminated.
Comments: Contracts need immediate action from DOR/RSDP are: FYPM-Damali-1A; Janakpur-3B,
Sindhuli-4B and Doti-1B of SYPM contracts and Ilam-1A, Kathmandu-3B, Janakpur-7B (Re) &
Palpa-9C of TYPM contracts.
13. Field visits have identified a number of issues linked to the PM contracts that require
urgent attention. They include: (i) an improvement of quality control process (e.g. stripping, traffic
control); (ii) an improvement of contract management (e.g. time extension, application of milestone
related measures); (iii) devising appropriate roles of the Central Road Laboratory (CRL) in supporting
the field offices in quality assurance aspects of PM roadworks; and (iv) an improvement in timely
reporting.
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Road Safety Works
14. Good progress has been made in road safety works including the preparatory work for
the Department for International Development, UK (DFID) assisted road safety activities. All
contracts linked to the road safety physical works (nine in number) are now complete. An assessment
of additional road safety works for Prithivi and Arniko Highways has started. For FY 2014/15, an
investment of NPR 48 million has been planned. The Team suggested RSDP to finalize the study,
identify activities and include them in the Procurement Plan.
15. The processing of Department for International Development, UK’s (DFID) Trust Fund4
supported road safety activities is in its final stage. The Bank has approached the GON for a
negotiation date for the finalization of the Grant Agreement (GA) and the Project Paper. It is expected
that the negotiation will be completed soon which will pave the way for the signing of the GA. Once
the GA is signed, planned activities can kick-start. Preparatory activities linked to the implementation
of the Nepal Road Safety Action Plan have been ongoing.
Institutional Strengthening and Policy Reform Component
16. This component has been showing improving trends. The Team noted with satisfaction that
good progress has been made in a number of areas under this component, including: (i) establishing of
the Road safety Council and the development of an action plan linked to the establishment of Road
Safety Secretariat; (ii) hiring of Bridge Technical Expert as part of the related capacity development;
(iii) procurement of a bridge inspection vehicle; (iv) procurement of Hydraulic Multi-meters and
associated training for Mechanical Training Centre (MTC) and Universal Testing Machine (UTM) for
Central Research Laboratory (CRL); (v) hiring of a Management Consultant for MIS-IT and an IT
Manager; (vi) good progress towards the updating of Mid Term Review of Priority Investment Plan
(the final report yet to be submitted); and (vii) technical audits of 14 upgrading contracts (FY
2013/14) by National Vigilance Centre. Annex 4 summarizes component assessment details. While
Annex 5 provides the status of agreed actions during the last review, Annex 6 presents actions agreed
during this review.
17. As RSDP will close on June 30, 2015, it is necessary to expedite the remaining activities
under this component. Particular attention needs to be given to the completion of activities linked to
the road inventory development given its importance in the improvement, maintenance and
management of SRN. For this, consultant selection process has to be expedited.
18. A request for the cancellation of SDR 4.5 million from RSDP has been received from the
Ministry of Finance (MoF). These savings are mainly due to the exchange rate related gains. The
Bank will now start the process of restructuring the project.
Safeguards Performance
Social Safeguards5
19. Significant progress has been made in the implementation of social safeguard measures.
Several actions agreed during the last review have been achieved (Annex 5). They are: (i) social
screening of three under construction bridges on KMJ Road and initiate disbursement of
compensation; (ii) disbursement of Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) assistance in
Gokuleshwor-Darchula (GD) Road; (iii) updating list of Project Affected Families (PAFs) and their
affected assets in GD Road followed by progress on compensation disbursement; (iv) allocation of
budget for three roads (KMJ, Sitalpati-Musikot (SM) Road Kalingad Chainpur (KC) Road) to
implement Vulnerable Community Development Plans (VCDPs), and the identification of training
packages in all three roads. RSDP has so far disbursed land compensation to approximately 90% of
the total PAFs and roughly 75% of the PAFs have received their entitlements over and above the
compensation. However, the project needs to expedite the following: (i) the deed transfer in SM and
4 DFID has contributed an amount of GBP 5 million to Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) to support road
safety activities in Nepal 5 See Annex 7 for details.
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GD roads; and (ii) disbursement of compensation and R&R assistance in KMJ and GD roads. Annex
7 provides details.
20. RSDP has not been able to complete the disbursement of compensation due to the failure
to claim compensations by absentee landlords. It was agreed that project would issue notices to
absentee landlords using official letters (through Village Development Committees (VDCs)/ward
offices). The Team visited three KMJ Road bridges and met project affected persons (PAPs). PAPs
informed the Team that they were not satisfied with the assessed compensation and were not aware of
support allowances. RSDP would look into this issue and report back to the Bank on outcomes.
Environmental Safeguards6
21. Progress has been made with regard to the implementation of the environmental
safeguard actions. Although RSDP has now hired an environmental specialist (ES), he is yet to
mobilize. The position has been reported to be vacant for over three months. Four-fifths of bio-
engineering works (BEWs) for SM and KC roads have now been completed. RSDP also finalized the
BEW plan of KMJ and the plantation work has just started. Although progress has been made in the
bio-engineering works, the work is incomplete and the plantation season is about to end. RSDP will
monitor and ensure survival of the plantation as well as expedite remaining bio-engineering works.
The environmental consultant for external monitoring, with main focus KMJ and remaining portion of
SM Road, has been selected. However, the monitoring will only start after the monsoon. Annex 5
provides the status of the last review agreed actions.
22. The project has taken steps to resolve the issues related with spoil disposal, tipping area,
water management and quarry sites along the KMJ Road. As per the agreement of the last review,
RSDP has prepared the inventory of problem sites and rectified issues linked to some chainages along
the KMJ Road. However, improvements are needed on the following areas: enforcing the use of
health & safety gears by the laborers, water management at various locations, fencing of the storage
areas and crushing plants, and the management of quarry areas.
23. Environmental compliance checks by geo-environment and social unit (GESU) for
periodic maintenance works have identified environmental non- compliance in a number of
areas. Non-compliance has been noted with regard to the following areas: occupational health and
safety of laborers, labor camps and provision of alternative fuels etc. However, checks have revealed
compliance in the following areas: erection of safety sign boards, restoration of storage site, bitumen
burnt sites and construction materials. It is necessary to conduct screening exercise to capture all the
relevant issues that was overlooked.
24. RSDP has also undertaken steps with regard to local grievances and external monitoring
of environmental activities. A local administration team (comprising administrative and police
officials) visited Manma to resolve water management related grievances. A set of actions has been
agreed to resolve these grievances including the use the existing natural gully (Kholsi) as storm water
outlets. The consultants are also preparing water management plans which are expected to be
completed by end-October, 2014. The plan will also identify/ assess the flood and bank erosion risks
due to increased and concentrated flows in the gully due to outlet discharge.
Governance, Accountability and Peace Filter
25. RSDP’s attention to Governance Accountability Action Plan (GAAP) actions continues to
be satisfactory including the implementation of grievance redressal mechanism (GRM). A
department-wide IT-based grievance redressal system, with tracking and feedback mechanisms, has
now been launched. This system is governed by a specific MoPIT approved policy instrument on
grievance handling. DOR has assigned and trained staff to manage the system. The Bank is
conducting a study on the impact of the introduction of e-bidding in DOR. This initiative is financed
by a separate funding source. The study has been enjoying good cooperation from DOR. The National
Vigilance Centre (NVC) continues to undertake technical audit of selected projects. NVC has been
discussing audit findings and the non-compliance reports (NCRs) with stakeholders. The Team has
6 See Annex 7 for details
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found the engagement of social mobilizers in each of the upgrading road sections particularly helpful
with regard to information dissemination. An updated GAAP matrix is presented at Annex 10.
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V. Procurement, Disbursement and Financial Management
Procurement
26. The progress regarding procurement management has been good. The project has been
proactive in contract management and its proactive actions have been effective in expediting
contracts’ progress. RSDP-linked Road Safety Support Project (RSSP) has re-started the procurement
of the supply and installation of steel W-beam crash barriers. The previous attempts had to be
abandoned due to the submission of faulty bids by some contractors. RSDP needs not to submit
contractors’ claim plan, as agreed in the last review, given that it does not have any contact over NPR
200 million.
Disbursement and Financial Management
27. The progress of financial management activities has been good. All the agreed actions have
been completed barring the FY 2013/14 training of cost centers. There are no overdue Implementation
Progress Reports (IPRs). The Bank has already reviewed and cleared the Financial Monitoring Report
for third trimester.
28. The expenditures incurred during this financial year is only NPR 0.69 million against the
budget allocation of NPR 2,392.94 million. The annual work program was only approved on
September 15, 2014. The counterpart fund is sufficient.
29. RSDP only expended approximately 68% of the allocated 2013/14 budget allocation. The
project incurred an expenditure of NPR 1,649.31 million (comprises NPR 123.34 million from GON
source and NPR 1,525.97 million from IDA source) in FY 2013/14. Of the total FY 2013/14
expenditures, NPR 522.02 million is yet to be transferred to the GON treasury. NPR 2,000.80 million
(equivalent to USD 20.30 million) already transferred to GON treasury and payments incurred up to
FY 2013/14 is yet to be documented.
30. Total disbursement (including advances) is USD 89.32 million (76.24% of IDA allocated
amount). When the Designated Account (DA) balance is factored into the equation, approximately
42% of the allocated funds remain unutilized. IDA Credit 5002 is yet to disburse any funds.
VI. Key Issues in Implementation
31. It was mentioned before that key issues were mainly linked to the roadworks’ implementation
pace and the completion of remaining institutional strengthening component actions. The actions with
the target completion dates that are crucial in achieving project’s objectives are provided below.
i. All the incomplete roadwork contracts (total 14 in number; 11 upgrading contracts of
Khidkijyula-Manma-Jumla Road corridor and three flood-damaged contracts of Khodpe-
Chainpur and Gokuleshwor-Darchula roads) need to be completed by March, 2015;
ii. The periodic maintenance contacts’ pace of implementation, including FY 2013/14 contacts
that are fully financed by Roads Board Nepal, needs to be accelerated so that RSDP target of
2,550km is achieved latest by June, 2015. Particular attention needs to be paid to two FY
2011/12 and seven FY 2012/13 non-performing or slow-performing contracts; and
iii. The consultants’ selection process for developing road inventory software and road inventory
data collection on sample roads needs to be completed by October, 2014. RSDP should make
every effort to complete activities with regard to this particular contract latest by April, 2015.
VII. Proposed timing and focus of the Next Review
32. The next review will be held in end-January, 2015. The review will focus on: (i) reviewing and
assessing the project status and to identify the key implementation issues; (ii) determining the status
of the actions agreed during this review; and (iii) identifying and agreeing on actions that will be
necessary for achieving project objectives. The proposed review will be an important one given that it
will potentially be the last but one review before the project closes on end-June, 2015.
Annex P-1
Annex 1a
Implementation Review Team
1. Annu Rajbhandari, Environmental Specialist
2. Bibash Shrestha, Team Assistant
3. Dhruba Raj Regmi, Consultant (Capacity Development)
4. Drona Raj Ghimire, Environmental Specialist
5. Durga Prasad Khatri (KC), Consultant (Roads)
6. Farhad Ahmed, Sr. Transport Specialist & Task Team Leader
7. Parthapriya Ghosh, Sr. Social Development Specialist
8. Pradeep Shrestha, Consultant (FM)
9. Ramesh Raj Bista, Procurement Specialist
10. Sachin Upadhaya, Social Development Specialist (Consultant)
11. Shambhu Uprety, Procurement Specialist
12. Shibani Pandey, Social Development Associate
13. Shubu Thapa, Professional Associate
14. Yogesh Malla, Financial Management Specialist
Annex P-2
Annex 1b
List of Persons Met
# Name Position
Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT)
1. Mr. Tulasi Prasad Sitaula Secretary
2. Mr. Bishnu Om Bade Joint Secretary
Department of Roads (DoR)
1. Mr. Devendra Karki Director General
2. Mr. Sanjaya Kumar Shrestha Program Coordinator/ Deputy Director General
3. Mr. Ajay Mull Project Coordinator, RSDP
4. Mr. Rupak Rajbhandari Project Coordinator, RSDP
5. Mr. Daya Kant Jha Regional Director, Central Road Directorate
6. Mr. Shiva Prasad Nepal Unit Chief, GESU
7. Mr. Aman Chitrakar Unit Chief, Mechanical Training Center
8. Mr. Ghanashyam Gautam Unit Chief, RSSDU
9. Mr. Krishna Prasad Bhandari Unit Chief, RTU
10. Mr. Umesh Bindu Shrestha Unit Chief, HMIS and Central Road Laboratory
11. Ms. Meera Joshi Environmental Specialist
12. Ms. Rama Shrestha Sociologist
13. Mr. Rajan Man Shrestha Senior Divisional Engineer
14. Ms. Radhika Prajapati Shrestha Engineer, GESU
15. Ms. Sabina Ranabhat Engineer
16. Mr. Guru Prasad Adhikari Engineer
17. Mr. Chhabi Lal Paudel Engineer, RSDP
18. Mr. Govinda Khadka Engineer, KMJ Road
19. Mr. Surya Prasad Dhakal Residential Engineer, SKM & TSD Road
20. Mr. Ishwari Prasad Khatiwada Social Mobilizer, KMJ Road
21. Mr. Puskar Regmi Resident Engineer, KMJ Road
22. Mr. Binod Kumar Chaudhary Quality Control Engineer, KMJ Road
23. Mr. Pravin Thapa Assistant Resident Engineer, KMJ Road
24. Mr. Y.N. Yadav Deputy Team leader, RSDP, consultant Office,
Kohalpur
25. Mr. Basanta Lal Shrestha Senior Material and Payment Engineer / Consultant
Office Kohalpur, RSDP
26. Mr. Chinta Mani Sharma Social Development Specialist, RSDP, Consultant
Office Kohalpur
27. Mr. Sahas Nath Adhikari Environmental Specialist, RSDP, Consultant office
Kohalpur
Annex P-3
28. Mr. Dilip Joshi FM Consultant, RSDP
29. Mr. Shir Bahadur Ghimire PIC , KMJ Road
30. Mr. Mukti Nath Regmi Account Officer
31. Mr. Tara Puri Resident Engineer, KMJ Road
32. Mr. Jalendra Yadav Assistant Resident Manager, KMJ Road
33. Mr. Subhas Chandra Ghimire Former Social Mobilizer/ Consultant SM Road
34. Ms. Iva Giri Computer Operator
Roads Board Nepal (RBN)
1. Mr. Ramesh Nath Bastola Executive Director
2. Mr. Sagar Gnawali Technical Director
National Vigilance Center (NVC)
1. Mr. Kamal Raj Shrestha Senior Divisional Engineer
M/s Tundi Chanda and Basanta JV
1. Mr. Surendra Bahadur Pal Contract Manager
M/s Lumbini Builders Rajendra JV
1. Mr. Basundhara Kumar Bhatta Contract Manager
M/s MK Anak JV
1 Mr. Yubaraj Bhattarai Lab Technician
M/s Rasuwa – Himdung-Thokar JV
1. Mr. Tej Kumar Dhakal Contractor’s Representative
M/s Tundi –Nagarjun JV
1 Mr. Janardan Bhandari Deputy Contract Manager
M/S Bajraguru_Diwa JV
1 Mr. Binod K. Gautam Contract Manager
Annex P-4
Annex 2
ROAD SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Progress on the Achievement of Results
Implementation Review September20- 31, 2014
PDO Project Outcome
Indicators
Progress Till Date (August 2014) Remarks
(i) To provide
residents of
beneficiary districts
with all season road
access thereby
reducing travel time
and improving
access to economic
centers and social
services.
6 percent increase in
population in project
districts to have all
season road access
within 20 minutes
walking distance (in
eight project districts)
A GIS analysis with the potential
changes in a post-project situation
has been conducted. The results of
the analysis show that the increase
would be in region of 6%
35 percent decrease in
journey times to key
economic centers in
the project area
25 percent decrease in
journey times to key
social services in the
project area
An October-2011Socio-Economic
Impact Study shows the following
results:
45 percent decrease in journey
times to key economic centers
(major market) in the project area.
44 percent decrease in journey
times to key social services in the
project area
Reduce the percentage
of black-top SRN in
poor condition to 15
percent
11.27 % of black-top road in poor
condition (report November 2012)
Intermediate
Outcomes
Intermediate
Outcome Indicators
Road Development: Component I (i) Targeted SRN is all
weather sealed gravel
road
100 percent of 700km of
target roads receiving
upgrading works
586.50km road length (319.00km road
length under original project plus 267.5
under AF) has been upgraded (out of
which approximately 520.5.km road
length upgraded in an Otta –seal
standard; 36km DBST; 30km gravel
standard) and 290km of Additional
Financing has been upgraded.
(ii) Sustainable
periodic maintenance
of targeted highways
and feeder roads
executed
100 percent of 2550km
of highways received
periodic maintenance
No backlog periodic
maintenance within the
project period.
1,554km road length (Out of which 450
km of original financing and 1104km of
Additional Financing) has been
completed.
(iii) Road Safety
Action Plan &
physical works
Publication and
implementation of
actions
Road Safety Action Plan has been
approved.
Implementation of the plan is ongoing
Annex P-5
PDO Project Outcome
Indicators
Progress Till Date (August 2014) Remarks
Institutional Development: Component II
(i) Improved staff
capacity within DOR
HR policy updated and
3-year training plan
finalized. Domestic and
international training
provided for DOR staff
as per policy and plan
Training activities are being undertaken
as per the business plan.
(ii) Capacity building
in Geo-technical,
Environmental and
Social aspects and
create awareness on
HIV/ AIDS
a) Completion of geo-
technical assessments, b)
EMAP and RAP
compliance monitoring
and c) performance in
creating awareness
among project
construction workers and
road users on HIV/AIDS
a) Geo-technical assessments carried
out as recommended; b) Site specific
EMAP and RAP monitoring being done
periodically; c) Performance in creating
awareness among project construction
workers and road users on HIV/AIDS
ongoing.
(iii) DOR IT based
MIS operational
Completion of pilot
installation of wide area
network (WAN) in DOR
division offices in
Kathmandu and
satisfactory operation
and maintenance of IT
based management
system
Web based system being adopted for
FMIS, GRM, CMS
(iv) Road asset
management tools
used for prioritization
of road maintenance
and upgrading works
HDM4 used for bi
annual road condition
assessment and
preparation of annual
maintenance plan
This indicator will not be achieved as
envisaged. Procurement of Consulting
Service for Road Inventory Survey and
Software Development is in process.
Expected to be completed soon.
(v) Improved quality
assurance
Quality monitoring plan
prepared each year and
quality audit carried out
by Central Road Lab
The Central Road Lab has been
carrying out internal quality audits of
selected roads. Quality assurance has
been monitored.
(vi) Improved
effectiveness of Roads
Board Nepal
RBN Act amended and
more training and
logistics provided
Government decision to
benchmark salaries to
market rates
Human resource
development (HRD) plan
has been incorporated in
RBN business plan
RBN act has been tabled in the
Parliament and under discussion in the
Parliamentary sub-committee
RBN has prepared five year business
plan (2012-2017), and submitted to the
Board. Board has appointed a sub-
committee to review the business plan.
(vii) Third party
technical audit
Third party technical
audit carried out for 20
percent of the project
works each year
Third Party Technical audit of
upgrading and periodic maintenance
works under RSDP has been carried on
the selected contracts.
Annex P-6
Annex 3
Summary Progress of Road Development Component
Upgrading Sub-Component
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Original
Estimated
Cost (NPR)
Contract
Amount (NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Original
Satbanjh-Tripurasundari
Road
RSDP/NCB/STJ/01 11.32 90,341,015 63,950,056 100 98 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/STJ/02 11.15 92,473,660 76,996,094 100 98 DLC issued
Satbanjh-Gokuleswor Road
RSDP/NCB/SG/07 19.00 166,184,140 173,312,973 100 103
DLC issued. Financial progress
> 100% due to price
adjustments
RSDP/NCB/SG/8A 9.70 86,270,440 93,892,775 100 101
DLC issued. Financial progress
> 100% due to price
adjustments
RSDP/NCB/SG/8B 9.58 81,021,374 70,606,751 100 102
DLC issued. Financial progress
> 100% due to price
adjustments
RSDP/NCB/SG/16A 8.72 149,873,405 107,323,879 100 99 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/SG/16B 5.97 61,166,637 45,248,327 100 98 DLC issued
Khodpe-Bajhang Road
RSDP/NCB/KJC/09 19.90 183,861,969 182,719,819 100 101
DLC issued. Financial progress
> 100% due to price
adjustments
RSDP/NCB/KJC/10A 10.20 10,795,083 83,211,467 100 100 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/KJC/10B 9.80 81,396,150 68,019,339 100 102
DLC issued. Financial progress
> 100% due to price
adjustments
RSDP/NCB/KJC/11A(Re) 10.00 108,062,284 89,625,994 100 99 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/KJC/11B(Re) 10.42 125,004,162 110,566,198 100 98 DLC issued
Surkhet-KhidkijyulaRoad RSDP/NCB/SKM/3A(Re) 21.70 82,989,690 79,256,357 100 100 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/SKM/3B(Re) 22.26 114,440,390 106,909,396 100 100 DLC issued
Annex P-7
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Original
Estimated
Cost (NPR)
Contract
Amount (NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
RSDP/NCB/SKM/4 28.84 175,299,702 165,213,597 100 100 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/SKM/5A(Re) 13.40 83,897,217 90,345,941 100 100 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/SKM/5B(Re) 13.90 98,056,491 104,495,004 100 100 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/SKM/6A(Re) 14.00 102,782,543 92,441,613 100 101
DLC issued. Financial progress
>100% due to price
adjustments
RSDP/NCB/SKM/6B(Re) 12.34 109,764,476 99,602,606 100 100 DLC issued.
Tallodhungeswor-Dailekh
Road
RSDP/NCB/TSD/12 8.22 72,829,511 72,564,694 100 100 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/TSD/13 11.86 84,075,182 87,707,608 100 98 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/TSD/14 11.79 71,936,603 74,408,241 100 100 DLC issued
RSDP/NCB/TSD/15(Re) 0.87 15,630,080 18,091,498 100 97 DLC issued
Total (Original) 294.94 2,248,152,204 2,156,510,227
Additional Financing
Gokuleshwor- Darchula
Road
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-GD-
1A 18.50 176,216,312 149,503,916.63 100.00 97.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-GD-
1B 13.50 178,187,823 155268243.82 100.00 98.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-GD-
2A 15.00 174,197,414 170,330,855.95 100.00 80.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-GD-
2B 25.00 195,010,653 187,408,993.37 100.00 90.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued.
Khodpe- Chainpur Road
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KC-
3A 15.60 179,599,471 177817830.65 100.00 98.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KC-
3B 15.50 166,344,499 141636604.83 100.00 99.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KC-
3C 15.18 162,962,092 148787083.05 100.00 97.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued.
Sitalpati-Musikot Road RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-SM-4A 22.85 177,666,823 164664503.15 89.62 74.31
Ongoing;Expected to be
completed by October, 2014. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-SM- 22.5 184,782,778 177805891.83 100.00 100.00 Completed &TOC has been
Annex P-8
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Original
Estimated
Cost (NPR)
Contract
Amount (NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
4B issued.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-SM-
4C 19.5 188,416,632 177182973.40 100.00 102.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-SM-
4D 20.62 194,709,531 175680142.04 100.00 103.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued.
Chhinchu-Jajarkot Road
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-CJ-
5A 20.00 151,058,590 132670992.13 100.00 100.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-CJ-
5B 24.60 171,945,318 153085863.56 100.00 100.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-CJ-
5C 16.00 194,166,098 171097855.44 100.00 94.00
Completed &TOC has been
issued. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-CJ-
5D 20.01 196,620,004 180603675.67 100.00 103.00
Completed & is under DLP
Khidkijyula-Jumla Road
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-
6A 14.56 193,595,644 177835220.66 55.38 43.66
Ongoing and unsatisfactory
progress. DOR has forfeited
APG and fresh commitment for
completion is April, 2015.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-
6B 13.66 193,198,765 151484252.58 54.91 46.72
Ongoing and unsatisfactory
progress. Fresh commitment is
to complete by April, 2015.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-
6C 14.00 194,380,592 161769212.58 53.15 47.84
Ongoing and unsatisfactory
progress. DOR has forfeited
APG and fresh commitment for
completion is April, 2015.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-
6D 12.00 198,232,868 168510483.52 54.80 45.23
Ongoing and unsatisfactory
progress. DOR has forfeited
APG and fresh commitment for
completion is April, 2015.
Khidkijyula-Jumla Road
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-
7A 12.00 182,746,724 173926358.99 60.57 53.06
Ongoing and unsatisfactory
progress. Fresh commitment is
to complete by March, 2015. RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-
7B 14.00 201,686,219 190636297.99 60.02 51.50
Ongoing and unsatisfactory
progress. DOR has forfeited
Annex P-9
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Original
Estimated
Cost (NPR)
Contract
Amount (NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
APG and fresh commitment is
to complete by March, 2015.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-
7C 14.00 194,613,809 170082026.41 51.69 46.65
Ongoing and unsatisfactory
progress. DOR has forfeited
APG and fresh commitment is
to complete by April, 2015.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-
7D 15.98 193,611,531.00 186319353.81 73.96 58.75
Ongoing and moderately
unsatisfactory progress and
expected to complete by
March, 2015 RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-
SKM-8A (Re) 18.61 240,159,643.05 177,109,997.43 47.50 34.92
Ongoing and completion may
go up to March, 2015 Monsoon-damaged
Sections
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-
TSD-8B (Re) 13.21 144,915,923.91 101,891,581.33 44.56 34.84
Ongoing and completion may
go up to March, 2015
2013 Monsoon damaged
works in Baitadi-Darchula
and Khodpe-Chainpur
(Bajhang) Roads
RSDPAF-W-UP-NCB-GD-
MD-1 56.00 121172634.32 85875948.95 - -
Contractor has mobilized at
site
RSDPAF-W-UP-NCB-GD-
MD-2 16.00 117293262.7 92003892.17 - -
Contractor has mobilized at
site
RSDPAF-W-UP-NCB-KC-
MD-3 46.28 145518647.07 98073014.59 - -
Contractor has mobilized at
site
Notes: DLC – Defect Liability Certificate; DLP – Defects Liability Period; TOC – Taking-over Certificate; APG – Advance Payment Guarantee
Emergency Maintenance (Monsoon damages)
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount (NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Surkhet-
Khidkijyula Road RSDP-NCB-MD-SKM-01 28.84 50,384,491 33,796,011 100 98 DLC issued
RSDP-NCB-MD-SKM-02 27.30 69,925,800 40,883,833 100 99 DLC issued
RSDP-NCB-MD-SKM-03 26.34 44,692,326 29,329,997 100 99 DLC issued
Tallodhungeswor-
Dailekh Road RSDP-NCB-MD-TSD-04 27.51 67,505,773 49,184,230 100 98 DLC issued
Annex P-10
Khodpe-Jhota-
Chainpur Road RSDP-NCB-MD-KJC-05 39.90 43,434,522 29,114,916 100 89 DLC issued
Satbanjh-
Tripurasundari
Road and
RSDP-NCB-MD-BD-06 60.78 31,406,234 21,698,798 100 98 DLC issued
Periodic Maintenance Sub-Component
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount
(NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
RSDP Original (First Year)
Nagarjun-Tandi RSDP-FYPM-NT-NCB-01 9.78 16,850,313 17,575,983 100 87 Completed
Pipalbot-Naubise-Simle RSDP-FYPM-PNS-NCB-02 21.64 78,629,437 68,380,328 100 92 Completed
Mugling Bridge-Anbukhaireni-
Gorkha RSDP-FYPM-MAG-NCB-03 31.91 45,320,309 36,403,630 100 93 Completed
Butwal-Kothi RSDP-FYPM-BK-NCB-04 22.54 31,001,373 23,958,949 100 90 Completed
Hetauda-Pathlaiya-Birgunj-
Kaliya RSDP-FYPM-HPK-NCB-05 25.51 111,444,228 90,991,011 100 97 Completed
Biratnagar-Duhabi-Itahari RSDP-FYPM-BDI-NCB-06 23.46 48,311,435 41,141,451 100 94 Completed
Kakarbhitta-Mawa RSDP-FYPM-KM-NCB-08 20.98 33,017,036 29,505,493 100 86 Completed
RSDP Original (Second and Third Year)
Fikkal-Pashupatinagar, FikKal-
Maikhola, Charali-Jamunabari RSDP-STYPM-NCB-01 36.86 50,888,482 50,389,193 100 90 DLP
Itahari-Dharan, Duhabi-Itahari RSDP-STYPM-NCB-02 36.62 59,462,186 50,122,681 100 86 Completed
Bhedatar-Mughat-Hile RSDP-STYPM-NCB-03 22.38 33,709,362 29,952,755 100 90 Completed
Chalnedhunga-Khawa,
Hanumante-Sangha,Chovar-
Dashinkali, Mawa-Mugling-
Mugling Bridge
RSDP-STYPM-NCB-04(Re) 39.64 50,140,541 44,035,619 85 67 Completed
Tistung District Boarder,
Gandak Canal-Junction Old
Alignment, Dhanushadham-
Janakpur
RSDP-STYPM-NCB-05 41.10 52,192,564 44,575,667 100 95 Completed
Annex P-11
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount
(NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Aanbukhaireni-Dumre&Kotre-
Pokhara RSDP-STYPM-NCB-06 36.58 40,693,019 29,817,620 100 88 Completed
Tansen-Kaligandaki& MRM-
Sakura, Bhairawa Municipality
of Siddartha Highway
RSDP-STYPM-NCB-07 38.06 49,641,193 38,404,030 100 98 Completed
Nepalgunj-
Kohalpur&NuwariKhola-
Surkhet
RSDP-STYPM-NCB-08(Re) 21.38 42,584,745 35,420,001 100 70 Completed
Budar-Gaira RSDP-STYPM-NCB-09 22.08 25,674,247 19,961,480 100 89 Completed
RSDP - Additional Financing (First-year Periodic Maintenance)
Mechi Highway (Chihanedanda
to Fikkal )
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-ER-
Ilam-1A 23.56 34,146,861 25,382,209 20
10
Contract Terminated
Mechi Highway (Chureghanti
to Ranke )
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-ER-
Ilam-1B 32.14 46,599,131 34,172,940 11 10 Contract Terminated
Birtamod- Chandragadhi Road
&Mechi Highway Charali –
Buddhabare
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-ER-
Damak-2A 26.31 39,464,911 29,741,355 100 99 Completed
East West Highway (MRM) RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-ER-
Damak-2B 21.00 35,699,256 26,039,225 100 98 Completed
Inaruwa-Kaptangunj-Sahebgunj
Road
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-ER-
Biratnagar-2C 7.00 10,499,402 8,271,906 100 90 Completed
ARM (Lamidanda-Dolalghat) RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR-
Bhaktapur-1A 13.75 32,920,149 23,518,992 100 90 Completed
Banepa –Punyamata- Panauti
Road, Sallaghari – Duwakot
Road, &KhawaLamidanda,
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR-
Bhaktapur-1B 25.32 39,232,329 25,915,491 100 95 Completed
Galtchi Junction- Trishuli
Bridge –MawaKhola,
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR-
Bharatpur-2A 44.55 87,686,296 73,125,044 100 96 Completed
Mungling- Narayanghat Road, RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR-
Bharatpur-2B 15.10 108,970,825 84,742,663 100 100 Completed
Lamidanda-Bhainse , Palung- RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR- 26.22 50,552,339 37,407,202 100 93 Completed
Annex P-12
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount
(NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Symbhanjyang , Tistung
(Kunchal)- Palung
Hetauda-3A
Bhaise-Bhimphedi and Bhaise-
Samari
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR-
Hetauda-3B 20.00 27,542,885 19,707,512 100 92 Completed
Bardibas-Jaleshwor Road RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR-
Janakpur-3C 13.70 35,341,650 17,050,548 100 75 Completed
Kakani- Tandi, RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR-
Nuwakot-4A 23.53 36,709,621 27,475,739 100 96 Completed
Banepa-Sindhuli-Bardibas
Road,
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR-
Banepa-Sindhuli-4B 18.00 31,053,257 23,868,009 100 70 Completed
Banepa-Sindhuli-Bardibas
Road,
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-CR-
Banepa-Sindhuli-4C 21.60 35,997,626 20,691,423 100 88 Completed
Prithvi Highway (Byas
Municipality Border-Kotre)
Dumre-BesisaharRoad (District
Boundary -Besisahar)
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
WR-Damauli-1A 17.83 24,851,240 19,318,413 78 75
Ongoing
DOR has initiated
contractual actions for
slow progress.
M.R.M Chandrauta-Dhankhola
Road & M.R.M Chandrauta-
Bahadurgunj-Krishnanagar
Road
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
WR-Shivapur-1B 30.05 45,132,865 33,027,889 100 100 Completed
West Highway (i. Narayeni
Bridge-Tiger mountain
junction, ii. Tiger mountain
junction-Arunkhola section
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
WR-Butwal-2A 30.91 39,879,559 27,775,422 100 100 Completed
East-West Highway
(ArunKhola-
Bardaghat&Sukaura-Butwal
and Siddharth Highway And
BartungTansenRidiTamghas
Road
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
WR-Butwal-Palpa-2B 24.93 47,622,063 34,474,680 100 100 Completed
Pokhara- Baglung Road
(Yamdi Bridge -Sandh Bridge
Sector)and PokharaSarankot
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
WR-Pokhara-3A 41.84 67,083,199 51,354,654 100 100 Completed
Annex P-13
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount
(NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Road
Pokhara- Baglung Road (Sandh
Bridge -Kaligandaki Bridge
Sector)
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
WR-Pokhara-3B 24.11 34,932,624 26,905,162 100 100 Completed
Siddhartha Highway ( Walling
-Syanja Sector)and Siddartha
Highway ( Kuvinde -
Pokharamun_bdr Sector)
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
WR-Pokhara-3C 39.71 66,623,745 48,688,645 100 99.4 Completed
East West Highway
(DhanKhola to Lamahi )
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
MWR-Dang-1A 38.90 58,103,246 37,658,017 100 100 Completed
Nepalgunj – Gulariya Feeder
Road
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
MWR-Nepalgunj-1B 35.22 75,855,534 44,665,271 100 95 Completed
Mohan to
Boradandi&Godawari to
Faltude
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
FWR-Mahendranagar-1A 61.10 51,159,692 36,334,579 100 94 Completed
Mahakali Highway (Faltude-
Budar&Gaira -Syaule)
RSDPAF-W-FYPM-NCB-
FWR-Doti-1B 42.20 49,815,624 36,570,913 100 100 Completed
Total Length 718.58
RSDP Additional Financing(Second-year Periodic Maintenance)
Birtamod (MRM)-Sanischare-Budhbare
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-ER-Damak-1A(Re)
12.16 19,447,706.52 14,638,742.3 100 100 Completed
Fikkal-Maikhola, Ranke-Phidim
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-ER-Ilam-1B
26.03 42,947,715.90 29,633,333.57 14 10 Contract terminated
Base Camp-Bhedetar, Urlabari (MRM)-AambariChowk, AambariChowk-Bardanga, Dharan-Chatara-Barahachhetra
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-ER-Biratnagar-2A
30.29 49,154,537.04 33,215,719.46 100 100 Completed
Mulghat-PatleKhola RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-ER-Dhankuta-2B
8.50 18,362,526.83 14,377,620.52 100 100 Completed
Chauraharwa-Mirchaiya, Siswari Bridge-Cement Factory, Kanchanpur-Fattepur
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-ER-Lahan-3A
26.77 35,748,205.11 27,942,123.38 100 100 Completed
Army Camp-Nagarkot, RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR- 18.00 28,800,422.69 25,851,604.72 100 100 Completed
Annex P-14
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount
(NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Panchkhal(ARM)-PalanchowkBhagawati, LankuriBhanjhyang-Panauti-Namobuddha-DSRM, Bakhandol (ARM)-Bogatigaon
Bhaktapur-1A
Sinamangal-Manahora-Thimi-Sallaghari, Kausaltar-Balkot-Sirutar-Biruwa, Thimi(ARM)-Bode-Karkigaun, Chyamasingh-Amaldol, Amaldol_nala-Banepa
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Bhaktapur-1B
9.59 40,858,635.95 38,062,878.42 100 100 Completed
Sopyang District Boarder-Naubise, Naubise-Galchi, Aanptari-Devghat, Malekhu_Dhadingbesi, Bharatpur bypass
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Bharatpur-2A
41.99 57,665,618.83 40,764,270.65 70 60
Ongoing. DRO has warned the contractor for delayed progress
Thulokh- Kalanki RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Nuwakot-2B
7.68 1,190,244.22 11,199,101.17 100 73 Completed
Hetauda-Samari, lamidanda-Symbhanjhyang, Syambhangjhyang-Palung, Palung-Tistung
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Hetauda-3A
27.93 56,305,244.15 39,306,983.90 35
31
Ongoing. DRO has warned the contractor for slow progress
Dharapani(MRM)-Dhanushadham-Janakpur, Bardibas(MRM)-Jaleshwor
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Janakpur-3B
27.00 56,685,051.42 35,066,278.54 65 60
Ongoing. DRO has warned the contractor for delayed progress
Lamosangu-Ningaledanda, Ningaledanda-Charikot
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Charikot-4A
52.00 62,399,391.61 43,473,065.07 100 100 Completed
Sindhuli-Khurkot RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Banepa-Sindhuli-4B
12.50 22,277,737.42 21,267,886.51 40 30
Ongoing. DRO has warned the contractor for slow progress
Peeplamod-Naghdhunga, Kalanki-Tripureshwor, Tripureshwor-Balaju, Balaju-
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Kathmandu-5A
7.85 51,102,059.88 48,627,170.13 100 100 Completed
Annex P-15
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount
(NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Balaju Bypass, Naghdhunga-Tankwshwor
Baniyatar-Samakhushi-Lainchor, Chhuchepati-Mahankal-Kapan-Dandagaon
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Kathmandu-5B
8.70 50,187,336.92 48,074,474.56 100 100 Completed
Satdobato-Karmanas Bridge, Karmanas Bridge-Godavari, Godavari-Botanical Garden Junction, Thimi-Lokanthali-Tikathali-Manohara, Balkhu-Satdobato-Manohara
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Lalitpur-6A
13.78 37,236,000.00
35,410,691.72
100 100 Completed
Gwarko-Lubhu, Lubhu-Lamatar
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-CR-Lalitpur-6B
8.72 50,576,000.00 37,819,288.61 100 100 Completed
Narayani Bridge-Junction, Bardaghat-Pratappur, Bardaghat-Pratapur
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-WR-Butwal-1A
33.38 31,998,356.81 34,575,403.83 100 100 Completed
Gorusinghe-Chanauta, Patharkot-Kapilvastu district border-ThadaJungen
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-WR-Shivapur-1B
32.81 49,214,144.77 38,042,922.96 100 100 Completed
Bartung-Batasedanda-Harthok, Ghumti-Tamghas
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-WR-Palpa-2A(Re)
22.61 36,171,631.79 32,225,241 100 100 Completed
Kotre-BijayapurKhola,
Kaligandaki-Waling, Pokhara-
PrithibiChowk
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-
WR-Pokhara-2B 39.09 62,125,818.08 46,668,467.77 100 100 Completed
Dumre-Muse Khola, Dumre-
Bandipur, Khairenitar-Bhimad-
Ghumarighat
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-
WR-Damauli-2C 17.78 24,419,932.10 25,104,756.87 100 100 Completed
Lamahi-Ameliya. Lamahi-
Tribhuvannagar Municipality
boundry
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-
MWR-Dang-1A 30.00 59,998,854.74 43,121,658.57 100 100 Completed
Shiva Khola-KhaireKhola,
KhairiKhola-Kohalpur
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-
MWR-Nepalgunj-1B 45.62 82,097,222.18 54,925,635.41 100 95 Completed
Borandandi-Attariya, Attariya-
Godavari Bridge
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-
FWR-Mahendranagar-1A 14.33 21,472,426.82 15,525,786.50 100 100 Completed
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Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount
(NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Syaule-Bhalumara, Syaule
Bazar-Korayal, Silgadhi-Dist.
Boarder
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-
FWR-Doti-1B 41.89 69,037,250.92 64,386,241.60 65 40
Ongoing. DRO has warned the
contractor for delayed
progress
Anarkholi-Khodpe, Khodpe-
Patan
RSDPAF-W-SYPM-NCB-
FWR-Baitadi-1C 30.41 39,509,426.14 35,072,341.99 85 85
Ongoing. DRO has warned the
contractor for delayed
progress
Total Length 647.01
RSDP Additional Financing(Third-year Periodic Maintenance)
Mechi Highway (Ho7), Ranke-Phidim Sector (Chainage 166+200km to 181+560km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-ER-Ilam-1A
15.36 30,717,968.55 22,753,990.86 10 10 Ongoing DOR has assured oftakingurgent action.
Damak (MRM) – Beldangi Refugee Camp Road (Ch. 0+000km to 7+000km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-ER-Damak-1B
7.00 18,680,209.49 13,238,144.08 35 30 Ongoing DOR has assured oftakingurgent action.
Mawa – Harichamode Road (Ch: 58+000km to 65+000km) & Rani (IB) – Kanchanbari Road (Ch. 0+000km to 5+200km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-ER-Biratnagar-1C
12.20 46,108,754.04 30,327,765.41 80 80 Ongoing
Mirchaiya – Kamala (H0119, Ch. 223+920km to 237+240km) and Chauharwa – Siraha (F00501, Ch. 0+000km to 18+210km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-ER-Lahan-2A (Re)
31.53 77,523,426.17 46,250,495.97 70 70 Ongoing
Jyamire (District Border)- Katari Road (F05202,km 7+000 tokm 27+000)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-ER-Lahan-2B
20.00 49,777,411.30 34,210,529.19 70 70 Ongoing
Nagdhunga – Kalanki (Ring Road)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-CR-Kathmandu-3A
4.50 31,679,337.97 31,679,337.97
45 43 Ongoing
Nagarjun - ThuloKhola, Halchow- Narayanthan
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-CR-Kathmandu-3B
24.40 99,506,916.02 85,669,991.47 20 20 Ongoing DOR has assured of
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Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount
(NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Balaju Nepal Sangla Bazar Jayanepal – Thapathali Kalimati – SitapailaJadibuti – Pepsikola – ManoharaThimi
taking urgent action.
Bhaktapur –Army Camp Sinamangal – Manohara – Thimi – Sallaghari Panchkhal –PalanchokBhagawati Sallaghari – Hanumante Culvert
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-CR-Bhaktapur-5A
11.60 58,006,045.16 45,248,212.03 55 54 Ongoing
Barabise – Kodari, Barabise – Kodary, Dolalghat – Lamusangu – barasise
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-CR-Charikot-5B
40.79 69,940,380.14 53,219,271.62 35 34 Ongoing
Ramnagar – Mugling, Mawakhola – Mugling Bharatpur – Meghauli Airport
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-CR-Bharatpur-6A
35.16 81,778,094.86 63,760,520.91 65 53 Ongoing
Tadi – Gangate, Tadi – Labdhu – Samundratar – Golphubhanjyang
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-CR-Nuwakot-6B
11.00 17,591,605.26 16,739,006.75 100 95 Completed
Jitpur- Pathlaiya, Bhimphedi – Kulekhani
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-CR-Hetauda-7A
21.80 40,415.198.10 26,536,312.29 55 49 Ongoing
Bardibas – Jaleshwor, Dharapani – Dhanusadham – Janakpur
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-CR-Janakpur-7B
9.00 19,476,143.60 11,716,408.67 10 10 Ongoing DOR has assured of taking urgent action.
Surajpura – Harpur Border, Butwal Municipality Boundary – Milanchok, Mahendra Park-ChidiyaKhola, Bardaghat – Sunwal Mahakhola – Sukoura, Sunwal – Mahakhola
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-WR-Butwal-8A
24.19 37,898,760.03 26,654,494.24 90 85 Ongoing
Gorusinghe – Patharkot, AngureGhumti –
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-WR-Shivapur-8B (Re)
43.32 77,973,678.52 58,746,637.69 60 55 Ongoing
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Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost
(NPR)
Contract
Amount
(NPR)
Physical
Progress
(%)
Financial
Progress
(%)
Status
Sandhakharkka ThadaJukena- AngureGhumti, ThadaJukena- AngureGhumti
Damauli – Jyamiretar (Byass Marg) (Ch. 0+000km to 8+730km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-WR-Damauli-9A
8.73
17,400,000.00 12,029,306.56 95 85 Ongoing
Syangja – Kuvinde Road (Ch. 148+165km to 167+000km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-WR-Pokhara-9B
18.84 41,195,951.76
27,051,530.45 95 85 Ongoing
Harthok – Ridi Bridge (Ch. 15+480km to 35+660km) and Ridi Bridge – Ghumti (Ch. 65+660km to 68+460km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-WR-Palpa-9C
52.98
102,499,356.70 74,816,593.19 35 30
Ongoing DOR has assured of taking urgent action.
KhairiKhola – Kohalpur RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
MWR-Nepalgunj-10A (Re) 23.00 50,849,394.38 32118716.59 65 35 Ongoing
Mahakali Highway (H14) Patan
– Satbanjh (Ch. 184+170km to
200+760km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
FWR-Baitadi-11A 16.59 28,850,426.09 25,531,350.52 100 95 Completed
Mahakali Highway (Ch.
147+360km to 153+800km );
Seti Highway, Syaule –
Korayal (Ch. 12+000km to
25+000km) and Silgadhi –
Sanfe Road, Silgadhi –
Chaukhutte Bazar (Ch
14+510km to 41+000Km )
&Chaukhutte Bazar – Sanfe
(Ch. 41+000km to 51+000km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
FWR-Doti-11B 45.93
102,843,829.54
95,459,387.71 55 30 Ongoing
Mahendra Highway,
BoradadiSukhhadChoraha –
Attariya (Ch. 957+400km to
967+500km) &Junga –
SukhadChoraha (Ch.
915+230Km to 949+310km)
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
FWR-Mahendranagar-11C 44.18
76,115,015.54
57,294,499.16 65 60 Ongoing
Total Length 522.10
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Road Safety (Physical Works)
Road Name Contract No. Length
(km)
Estimated cost (m
NPR)
Contract
Amount
Physical
Progress (%)
Financial
Progress (%) Comments
Kath Valley (Pelican Signals) RS-NCB-RTU-
2 - 8,787,346.94 8,781,550.92 100 100 Completed
PRM/MN/KT ( Safety Barrier) 3/RSDP/RTU
10/11 195 5,800,012.00 4,852,281.92 100 100 Completed
PRM (Construction Of Bus Lay
Bys)
4/RSDP/RTU
10/11 125 12,011,571.00 9,968,613.21 100 100 Completed
Chabahil (Construction Of Bus Lay
Bys)
5/RSDP/RTU
10/11 - 3,108,590.00 1,798.136.57 100 100 Completed
ARM/KT/MN (Supply &
Installation of Traffic Signs)
6/RSDP/RTU
10/11 196 1,051,435.00 739,409.85 100 100 Completed
Kathmandu Valley (Traffic Safety
Works)
7/RSDP/RTU
10/11 - 8,959,220.00 8,181,105.31 100 100 Completed
Kathmandu Valley(Traffic Safety
Works)
8/RSDP/RTU
10/11 _ 8,870,552.00 8,279,990.25 100 100 Completed
Road Safety Pilot Project RS-NCB-RTU-
9 4 2,372,874,90.00 1,373,731.96 100 100
Completed
Footpath & Bus Lay Bys
construction (PRM) at dumre-
Malekhu
RS-NCB-RTU-
10 - 10,314,475.61 10,238,648.74 100 100
Completed
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Annex 4
Summary Status of Institutional Strengthening and Policy Reform Component
There have been significant improvements in the institutional strengthening and policy reform
component activities. However, some delays have been observed in the implementation of some
activities. The key activities and emerging issues are as follows:
Mechanical Training Center (MTC)
Two Hydraulic Multi-meters have been procured and associated training has been conducted. For
the effective use of the training center, MTC has proposed to procure one Heavy Equipment
Operation Simulator with a budget provision of NPR 4 million in this fiscal year. It has been
agreed that the procurement document would be ready and make available for the Bank’s review
by October end 2014
Mechanical Branch (MB)
MB has already procured five supervision and inspection vehicles (double-cabin Pick-ups) to be
used by DOR project implementation units. Further, additional two supervision vehicles (one for
GESU and one for PCU) and one Bridge Inspection Vehicle also have been procured under the
project. DOR has proposed to procure some essential maintenance equipment that will be used in
routine and recurrent maintenance of RSDP roads in the far west. It has been agreed that DOR
will prepare the procurement document for these equipment and make available for the Bank’s
review by October end 2014.
Road and Traffic Unit (RTU)
The Road Safety Action Plan has been approved by the Government. Until the Road Safety
Council is formed, MoPIT has been acting as the Road Safety Council and its Secretariat. DFID,
through the Global Road Safety Facility, a Trust Fund, has been supporting the procurement and
installation of road safety crash barriers on RSDP roads. The amount allocated for this purpose is
approximately $7million. The procurement process has been delayed as it will require fresh
bidding due to the submission of incomplete bids by contactors. Under the same funding source,
roughly US$ 1million will be used for various activities such as the establishment of Nepal Road
Safety Council & Secretariat, Legislations, Capacity Strengthening and Piloting Physical works
in Pokhara sub-metropolitan city and one short highway stretch. As agreed in the last review,
DOR has initiated the implementation of the road safety awareness training and to conduct road
safety campaigns in the vicinity of under construction RSDP roads. The targeted groups include
residents living along the road corridors, school children and vehicle drivers in all five road
sections that are being upgraded. The Road and Traffic Unit (RTU) will prepare draft terms of
reference for consultant for conducting the road safety awareness programs and share with the
Bank. It is most likely that the consultant selection process will be concluded by November 2014
and the safety awareness program would follow immediately after appointment of the consultant.
Central Road Laboratory (CRL)
CRL has procured the Universal Testing Machine (UTM) which will facilitate the testing of large
diameter-sized reinforcing steel used in bridges and other structures. However, rates/norms of
these tests are yet to be approved by DOR. This has delayed the use of the machine.
CRL has proposed a budget of NPR 1 million for this fiscal year for quality assurance activities
of RSDP contracts including monitoring of calibration of equipment placed under RSDP
contracts.
Road Asset Management- Highway Management Information System (HMIS)
Annex P-21
The consultants’ selection process for developing road inventory software and conducting basic
road inventory data as sample in the selected roads (Birgunj- Hetauda- Narayanghat- Mugling-
Kathmandu- Dhulikhel-Kodari) is yet to be completed. It is expected that the selection process
will be completed by the end of October, 2014.Once the software is prepared and the road
inventory of road sections is in place, the consultant shall prepare the TOR for next consultants
for developing data management system for the entire road network under DOR. Keeping in view
of the limited time left for these studies within the project period, it is unlikely that the road
inventory development of the entire road network under DOR would be completed within the
project period. It was discussed and agreed that the road inventory development of the entire road
network under DOR is very crucial for planning of maintenance and rehabilitation of road
network and therefore, second phase of road inventory would be continued to carry forward in the
next fiscal year and necessary budget for this survey would be provided by the RBN.
Consultants appointed for the Mid Term Review of Priority Investment Plan (PIP 2007-16) and
Sector Wide Road Program have started the work. The consultants already made presentations on
the initial findings. However, the work is yet to be completed, albeit the contact deadline was
June 2014. DOR has agreed to expedite the review and to finalize the report by the end of January
2015.
Among other activities under HMIS unit, a consultant has been appointed for carrying out
condition survey for consecutive two years 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 and DOR has decided to
develop policy on road data management with the use of GON funding for both activities.
Geo- Environmental and Social Development Unit (GESU)
GESU has continued to conduct regular compliance monitoring and preparedness check for the
upgrading road contracts. Consultants (social and environmental) have been appointed for the
entire project period in order to extend overall support to GESU including compliance
monitoring.
NPR 10 million has been allocated in 2014/15 fiscal year and with this budget the unit plans to
conduct monitoring activities, printing of environmental and social safeguard documents and
various training activities including training on land acquisition and slope management.
Similarly, external monitoring for environmental and social safeguard on ongoing RSDP
upgrading works will be carried out in this fiscal year. Consultant hiring process has been
initiated.
The Team suggested finalizing such activities and include them in the procurement plan.
Road Sector Skill Development Unit (RSSDU) - Human Resource Development
DOR has made the RSSDU as the focal unit for carrying out all type of training activities, be they
funded by GON or development partners. Out of the total budget allocated for this fiscal year
NPR 12 million (WB portion NPR 10 million and GON portion NPR 2 million), various in-
country training courses are planned in procurement, contract administration and orientation
training to newly appointed engineers.
IT and MIS Development
A Management Consultant for MIS-IT and an IT Manager (consultant) have been hired to support
the unit. E-bidding system is in operation and necessary funding for operation and maintenance
will be made from GON sources NPR 3.5 million has been proposed in 2014/2015 under the
component which will be used for training of Contract Monitoring System (CMS) and FMS and
for the remuneration of MIS-IT and an IT Manager (consultant).
Roads Board Nepal (RBN)
Annex P-22
Road Users Satisfaction Survey II (RUSS II) has been completed and disseminated to relevant
stakeholders. The report has been made available in the DOR/RBN websites. RBN informed that
the Chart of Accounts (COA) has been developed but the software yet to be incorporated in the
report. According to RBN, the consultant has not been able to incorporate the software in the
report due to limited technical manpower available in the market.
A budget of NPR 3.0 million has been allocated in this fiscal year too for the overseas
training/observation tour for Board Members and relevant RBN officers which is yet to be
implemented. RBN informed that it has identified training/observation tour to observe the road
fund generation and management by Kenya Roads Board. RBN will share with the Bank after it
is finalized from the GON.
National Vigilance Center (NVC)
NVC has been carrying out technical audit of RSDP roadwork contracts.
NVC completed technical audit of all 14 upgrading contracts under RSDP and one periodic
maintenance contract as planned. For the current fiscal year 2014/2015, one consultant each will
be selected for upgrading, monsoon damage and periodic maintenance contracts. Budget of NPR
3.0 million is proposed for this purpose. The team reminded that the audits need to be completed
before end-May, 2015.
Bridge Project
It was previously agreed that RSDP would support the implementation of Bridges Improvement
and Maintenance Program (BIMP). The support will mainly be focused on BIMP’s capacity
development areas. In this connection Bridge Project had planned hiring 2 individual Capacity
Building Consultants one Bridge Technical Expert and one Strategic Program Advisor on
individual selection basis. However, the proposal only for Bridge Technical Expert was received
and after evaluating the proposal and negotiation with the candidate, contract is being finalized.
The consultant will be on board soon. The fund available from RSDP for this position is up to the
end of June, 2015.
Annex P-23
Annex 5
Status of Actions Agreed During March, 2014 Implementation Review
Issues Responsibility Deadline Status
A. Road Development Component
i. Consultants procured for implementing Road
safety awareness training and campaign in all
five upgrading roads.
DOR October/November,
2014
Fund has been allocated in the current FY. The
consultants' procurement is in process and will be on
board by November 2014. The task is planned to be
accomplished by December 2014.
B. Institutional Development and Capacity Building Component
i. Complete the e-bidding improvement
activities
DOR Mid of July, 2014 The e-bidding improvement activity has been
accomplished. PPMO is working on development of
single portal system, planned to launch by December
2014
ii. Develop a policy on road data management DOR/HMIS June 2014 DOR has decided to carry out this task from GON
sources
iii. Consulting services for development of road
data management system for road inventory
works procured.
DOR/HMIS Mid June, 2014 Consultant selection process is undergoing and
expected on board by end of October, 2014
iv. Finalize the contract for Charts of Account
study
RBN/DOR End of June, 2014 No Progress
v. NVC to complete the technical audit of all
project roads
NVC July, 2014 Technical Audit of 4 contracts under SM Road, 8
contracts in KJ Road, 2 contracts (5C, 5D) in CJ Road
completed and 1 contract for periodic maintenance will
be completed by Dec 2014.
vi. Dissemination workshop on RUSS findings
inviting all the related stakeholders.
RBN June, 2014 Disclosed on RBN website & on DOR website on 09th
January, 2014. Dissemination workshop has been done
C. Safeguards
a. Social Safeguard
Annex P-24
Issues Responsibility Deadline Status
i. Carry out environmental and social screening
as per ESMF for the bridge under
construction on KMJ Road
GESU/PIC/
Consultant
April 15, 2014
Completed screening works and issued notice for
compensation and start distribution land/structure both.
The total 9 land plots & 10 structures of 12 PAPs were
affected by these three bridges and total 2 were listed as
vulnerable persons.
Achieved progress till Sep 2014 (%)
Bridges Land Structures R&R SA
Sherigad 100 57 57 100
Takula - 100 - -
Khalangagad 60 50 50 -
ii. Complete all pending R&R activities for KC
and GD Road before handing over to
division
PIC/DOR
May 31, 2014 Completed in GD road and in progress in KC road.
R&R:
GD KC
100% 92%
iii. Update list of PAFs for the 3 km new
alignment of GD Road
PIC/DOR/consultants May 30, 2014 Completed
Progress in (%)
Affected plots no.- 71 75
Structures no – 6 83
Affected private tree- 788 693
Affected household – 49 69
iv. Complete disbursement of compensation;
R&R assistances; and support allowance for
all remaining stretches
PIC/DOR June 30, 2014 Ongoing
Achieved progress (%)
Road GD KC KMJ CJ SM
land 92 97 88 100 87
Structure 100 92 88 100 86
R & R 100 92 42 0* 86
SA 39 100 77 NA 72
v. Complete implementation of VCDP for KC,
KMJ and SM roads
PIC/DOR October 31, 2014 Budget allocated for three roads received tentative
budget by DAO/Cottage industry with resource persons.
Draft list is prepared of all three roads (KC, SM
&KMJ)
Training Identified:
Mushroom/Vegetables farming training for KC Road,
Sewing & Knitting training for SM Road and
Vegetables farming and Bee keeping training for KMJ
Annex P-25
Issues Responsibility Deadline Status
Road. VCDP training going to be started in all three
roads in the month of October, 2014
vi. For all roads that will be taken over by the
division, social mobilizer along with the
project staff will conduct a stakeholder
meeting with the Local Consultative Forum
(LCF) representative to inform them about
the closure of project
PIC/DOR Before handover. Will prepare project closure minute by Social Mobilizer
with LCF during handover time
vii. Resolve the pending grievances PIC/Consultants June 30, 2014 Almost resolved by Grievance Redressal Committee
(GRC)
Road Submitted Grievances No Resolved
No.
GD 314 314
GD(EFD) 57 53
KC 500 500
KMJ 700 670
CJ 2 2
SM 1099* 878
* The road was narrowed down to save the structures
b. Environmental Safeguard
i. Hiring of Environmental Specialist for
effective monitoring of quarry sites, disposal
sites, OSH and bioengineering works etc.
PCU April 15, 2014 Complied, the specialist not yet mobilized in the field
ii. Increased oversight, follow up and
monitoring on environmental compliance in
ongoing work sites
GESU with support from
PCU
Immediately Partially complied
iii. Submission of bio-engineering plan with
implementation schedule
Consultant/GESU/Contractor April 2014 Partially complied
iv. Inventory of the problem sites (quarrying,
dumping) along the KMJ Road which needs
immediate attention
GESU/Consultant May 2014 Complied
v. Next External Monitoring Consultant End of May, 2014 Delayed/ not complied. Consultant selected but not
mobilized
vi. Environmental Mitigation Site Plan for Supervision consultant/Site April 2014 Complied
Annex P-26
Issues Responsibility Deadline Status
emergency track (alternative routes) opened
due to landslides in GD Road?
team
D. Procurement
i. Update/Revise the Procurement Plan for FY
2014/15 and approval
DOR/ID End-August , 2014 Will be finalized by September 2014
ii. Prepare Contractors’ Payment Claim Plan for
all Contracts with contract value more than
NPR 200 Million
DOR/PCO
April 30, 2014
Not applicable any more
iii. Prepare Disbursement Claim Plan DOR/PCO April 30, 2014 Not applicable any more
E. Financial Management
i. Second Trimester report for FY 2013/2014 DOR May 15, 2014 Submitted
ii. Capacity building on financial management -
organize training program on financial
management to all cost centers at least once a
year.
DOR/PCT May 15, 2014 Ongoing
iii. Audited account for FY 2012/13 April 13, 2014 Submitted
F. GAAP & Peace Filter
i. A separate Action Plan prepared and
attached in Annex 10.
DOR See Annex 10
G. Others
Annex P-27
Annex 6
Actions Agreed During September, 2014 Implementation Review
Issues Responsibility Deadline Comments
A. Road Development Component
i. Consultants procured for implementing
Road safety awareness training and
campaign in all five upgrading roads.
DOR November, 2014 The Consultants' procurement is in process and will be
on board by November 2014. The task is planned to be
accomplished by December 2014.
B. Institutional Development and Capacity Building Component
i. Consulting services for development of
road data management system for road
inventory works procured.
DOR/HMIS End of October,
2014
Consultant selection process is undergoing and
expected on board by the end of October, 2014
ii. NVC to complete the technical audit of all
project roads
NVC May 2014 One consulting firm each for upgrading, monsoon
damage and periodic contracts will be selected
C. Safeguards
a. Social Safeguard
i. Notification to the absentees through the
relevant VDC/ward office to collect their
compensation, R&R assistance and support
allowances
PIC/DOR
November 30,
2014
The date for notification to absentee Project Affected
Persons (PAPs) has been decided based on discussion
with the RSDP Coordinator and PIC of KMJ Road with
the expectation that the time before November 2014
may require to classify the actual number of absentees.
ii. For all roads that will be taken over by the
division, social mobilize along with project
staff will conduct a stakeholder meeting with
the LCF representative to inform them about
the closer of project
PIC/DOR
Before handover Social Mobilizer will prepare project closure minute
with LCF during handover time
iii. Complete disbursement of compensation and
other R&R assistances including SA for all
roads and deed transfer
PIC/DOR
Feb 28, 2015
With the expectation that absentees APs will be
notified by November 2014 deadline for completing the
disbursement of compensation and other R&R
assistance including SA has been mentioned in
accordance to Land Acquisition Act’s provision for
completing compensation distribution activities within
three months after formal notification.
Annex P-28
Issues Responsibility Deadline Comments
The remaining compensation amount after the three
months will be kept in CDO’s account.
iv. Verification of land compensation claims on
KMJ Road
PIC/DOR April 30, 2014 (98% compensation completed at time of Road
Maintenance Development Project RMDP),
verification ongoing to resolve under Grievance
Redressal Committee GRC.
During the September (2014) review as the Social
Mobilizer (SM) of KMJ Road informed altogether 30
grievances have been received on RMDP roads and
forwarded to DOR.
Based on discussion with the PIC of KMJ Road further
update on this matter will be made available after
review/verification of the issue in consultation with the
Social Mobilizer in the field.
v. Resolve the pending grievances PIC/Consultants
Feb 28, 2015
RSDP has made significant improvement on solving
the grievances through GRC. As of Sept 2014, of the
total 2672 submitted grievance 2417 grievances has
been resolved by GRC which is about 90%.
Road Submitted Resolved
Grievances No Grievances No GD 314 314
GD(EFD) 57 53
KC 500 500
KMJ 700 670
CJ 2 2
SM 1,099* 878
Total 2,6 72 2,417
* The road was narrowed down to save the structures
Similarly, the remaining grievances also to be
addressed to complete the compensation distribution
activities within three months after formal notification
to APs as provisioned in clause 37 of land Acquisition
Act 1977.
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Issues Responsibility Deadline Comments
However, if there are some grievances yet to be
resolved, this action will remain continue and CDO of
respective district will be responsible to solve the
remaining grievance and to compensate the PAPs upon
the redressal of grievances.
b. Environmental Safeguard
i. Mobilization of the newly hired ES to the
sites (with priority along the KMJ Road to
verify the status of the works reported by
REs from the respective sites)
PCU Immediately Should immediately focus on KMJ Road
ii. Environmental specialist to monitor and
supervise the BEW works along the KMJ,
SM and GD roads, quarry & sand/ gravel
extraction from rivers, and water
management at KMJ.
GESU/ PCU and ES immediately Field visit revealed that improvement is required on
management of quarry areas & sand/gravel extraction
from rivers, enforcement of safety gears etc. and bio-
engineering works progress not satisfactory
iii. GESU to do compliance monitoring of
SM, CJ and GD road
GESU November 30,
2014
Compliance check for bio-engineering work quarry/
sand & gravel extraction, and other mitigation
mitigations
iv. Screening to be done as provisioned in the
ESMF for periodic maintenance work
GESU/Consultant Immediately (the
works planned for/
included in the
budget of the
current FY)
Noted that environmental screening as per ESMF has
not been done for periodic maintenance works.
v. Water management plan to be submitted by
the consultant for the KMR road in Manma
Consultant/PCU October 31, 2014 Variation order approval required for implementation
of plan
vi. Mobilize the consultant for external
monitoring, and external monitoring report.
GESU October 31, 2014
(report by
November 2014)
vii. Road safety study especially for KMJ Road
to be initiated
PCU
D. Procurement
i. Update/Revise the Procurement Plan for
FY 2014/15 and approval
DOR/ID End-September,
2014
E. Financial Management
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Issues Responsibility Deadline Comments
i. Conducting FM training for all cost centers DOR Nov 30, 2014
ii. Updating Contract Monitoring System
(CMS)
DOR/PCT Nov 30, 2014
F. GAAP & Peace Filter
i. A separate Action Plan prepared and
attached in Annex 10.
DOR See Annex 10
G. Others
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Annex7
Summary Findings on Safeguards
Social Safeguards
Impact and Progress
Now there are a total of 3,382 project affected families. The number is higher than the previous
number by 49. This is due to the addition of 49 affected households from the 3km of Emergency
Flood Damaged (EFD) length of GD Road. A total of 5,452 land plots, 379 structures and 2546
trees have been impacted by the project activities (see table below)7.
Table 1: Impact Across the Project Roads
Source: GESU (Sep, 014) *EFD=Emergency Flood Damage
As per the updated data from GESU (September, 2014) about 89.83 percent of affected land,
91.43 percent structures and 80.5 percent trees has already been compensated (Table 2). As
shown in Table 3 there has been good progress on the distributions of R&R assistance (74%) and
support allowances (87%).
Table 2: Compensation Disbursement Progress
S.
N. Road Name
Progress in Compensation Payment ( as of Sep, 2014)
Remarks Paid Land Plots Paid Structure Tree/Crops
HHs
(No)
Plots
(No)
Progress
(%)
Structures
(No)
Progress
(%)
Trees/
Crops
(No)
Progress
(%)
1 GD 263 405 93 30 100 1,227 100
Remaining 35 plots &
SA for 8 Dalits due to
legal obligations and
absentee 57 plots for
deed transfer
2 GD (EFD)* 34 53 75 5 83 693 88
Remaining 17 plots, 1
structure and 95 trees in
process
3 KC 613 1187 97 11 92 464 93
Remaining 33 plots and
1 structure due to
absentee
4 KMJ 716 1230 88 95 88 NA NA Remaining 156 plots,
7PIC has prepared and updated the list of families affected due to emergency flood damage in the 3 km stretch of GD
road and information about the PAF and their affected assets for this section has been categorized separately as GD
(EFD)
S.N
. Road Name
Losses as per RAP Losses as per Post Verification
HHS Plots Struc. Trees HHS Plots Structures Trees
1
Gokuleshwor – Darchula
(GD) 244 372 12 2,063 276 440 30 1,227
2 GD (EFD)* 50 73 6 478 49 71 6 788
3 Kalinggard-Chainpur (KC) 624 1,220 19 499 624 1,220 12 499
4
Khidkijyula-Manma-
Jumla(KMJ) 764 1,214 45 206 840 1,386 105 0
5
Chhinchu-Jajarkot
(CJ) 26 30 4 0 26 30 4 0
6
Sitalpati-Musikot
(SM) 1,412 2,088 152 435 1,567 2,305 222 32
Total 3,120 4,997 238 3,681 3,382 5,452 379 2,546
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10 structures, 61 R&R
and 22 SA due to
frequent transfer of
CDO
5 CJ 26 30 100 4 100 NA NA
Structure owner shifted
the house in RoW
6 SM [g] 1,172 2007 87 190 86 13 41
Remaining 298 plots,
32 structures, 19 trees
32 R&R, 35 SA and
deed transfer of 1220
plots
Overall 2824 4912 89.83 355 91.43 2397 80.5
Source: GESU (Sep, 014)
Table 3: Status of R&R Assistance and Support Allowance
S.N Sub-projects
Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R)
Assistance Support Allowance (SA)
Total
HHs
HHs
Paid
(No)
Amount
Paid(NPR) %
Total
HHs
HHs Paid
(No)
Amount
Paid(NRs.) %
1
Gkuleshwor-
Darchula 30 30 435,000 100 13 5[a] 50,000 39
2 GD (EFD) 6 5
83 NA NA NA NA
3
Kalangagad-
Chainpur 12 11 20,000 92 58 58 580000 100
4
Khidkijula-
Manma-Jumla 105 44[b] NA 42. 94 72[c] NA 76.60
5
Chinchu-
Jajarkot 4[d]
NA
6
Sitalpati-
Musikot 222 190 635,000 86 71 71 490,000 100
Overall 379 280 1,090,000 74 236 206 1,120,000 87
Source: GESU (Sep 2014) [a] Support allowance for 8 dalit households in GD-EFD remaining due to absentee
[b&c] 61 R&R assistance and 22 SA in KMJ being remaining due to frequent transfer of CDO [d] PIC office had provided the compensation to the structure owner but structures owner disobey the Project instruction and they shifted their houses
within ROW (10m) so R & R assistance distribution is still pending.(in CJ Road)
Deed transfer is progressing in all RSDP roads except in SM Road due to insufficient manpower
and lack of co-operation from the District Land Revenue Office (DLRO) in the past(Table 4).
However, based on discussion with the PIC of SM Road, both the DLRO and District Land Survey
Officer (DLSO) of Salyan district have assured to speed up the deed transfer process.
Table 4: Deed Transfers Progress
S.N. Name of Road
Total no. of
affected plots
No. of plots
compensated
No. of Deed
Transfer for
compensated plots
Progress in
percentage
1 Gokuleshwor- Darchula 440 405 348 84
2 GD (EFD)* 71 53 53 100
3 Kalangagad-Chainpur 1,220 1,187 1,187 100
4 Sitalpati-Musikot 2305 2007 787 37
5 Khidkijula-Manma-Jumla 1,386 1230 1230 100
6 Chinchu-Jajarkot 30 30 30 100
Overall 5,452 4,912 3,635 87%
Source: GESU (Sep, 2014)
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Progress on VCDP Implementation: DOR has approved budget to implement VCDP in three
RSDP (KMJ, SM and KC) roads. Training on off-season vegetable farming (with and without
tunnel) in KC Road, bee keeping and vegetable farming in KMJ Road and sewing and cutting in
SM Road has been planned for the family members of vulnerable PAPs. Finalizing the candidate
is ongoing and has been targeted to start skill training within the month of October, 2014.
Local Consultative Forums and Grievance Redress: ESMF has provisions for public
participation and consultations through formation of LCFs. Accordingly LCFs have been formed
in all roads. In all there are 30 LCFs in five project roads and so far there have been 45 meetings.
It was agreed that for the roads that will be taken over by the project, social mobilizer along with
the project staff will conduct a stakeholder meeting with the LCF representatives to inform them
about the project closure.
Table 5: Status of LCF in RSDP/AF
SN
Project Roads Number of LCFsFormed
Total meetings
(as of March 2014)
1 Gokuleshwor-Darchula 3 7
2 GD (EFD)[a] - 3
3 Kalangagad-Chainpur 8 18
4 Sitalpati-Musikot 10 10
5 Khidkijula-Manma-Jumla 5 8
6 Chinchu-Jajarkot 4 2
Total 30 45
Source: GESU, Sep, 2014
[a] New LCF has not been formed for this section
Grievance Redressal: The review noted a large number of grievances received by the projects in
four project corridors namely GD, KC, SM and KMJ are mostly related to compensation rates
and re-measurement/verification of affected assets. The team however noted that 98.7% of the
grievances have been resolved (Table 6).
Most of the grievances have been collected by LCFs and Social Mobilizers. The largest number
of grievances was recorded in SM Road. Out of 1099 complaints, majority were regarding
missing land plots however all the complaints have been verified and resolved as several of the
complaints were found to be repetition of same cases.
In KMJ Road, although LCFs have been formed they do not seem to be active and do not play
any role in grievance management. It was found that grievances are received and handled by the
district administration (CDO’s office).
Table 6: Number of Grievances Registered and Resolved
SN Project Roads Number of Grievances Registered
Grievances resolved (as of Sep, 2014)
1 Gokuleshwor-Darchula 314 314
2 GD (EFD)* 57 53
3 Kalangagad-Chainpur 500 500
4 Sitalpati-Musikot 1,099 1,099
3 Khidkijula-Manma-Jumla 700 670
6 Chinchu-Jajarkot 0 0
Total 2,670 2,636
Source: GESU, Sep 2014
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Bridge works on RSDP roads
The social screening works of three bridges in KMJ Road was carried by Kalikot Humla Jumla
Road Project (KHJRP) & District Administration Office (DAO) on November end 2013. During
this period the short orientation program on ESMF was held and distributed the copies of ESMF
including addendum to all (KHJRP) & (DAO) as well as one for office copy. The project had
already published notice for compensation fixed by CFC dated on 8/14/2070 (2013/11/29 A.D).
A total of 9 land plots & 10 structures of 12 PAPs were affected by these three bridges and total 2
were listed for vulnerable persons. There were not found any losses of trees (Table 7). The
compensation payment process is ongoing and deed transfer work has completed of compensated
plots8(Table 7).
Table 7: Compensation Status of Bridges Being Constructed by DOR in KMJ Road
S.N. Bridges
Land Structures
Affected
Plots(No) Paid (No)
Remaining
(No)
Affected
Structures
(No)
Paid Remaining (No)
1 Sherigad 4 4
7 4 3
2 Takulla - - - 1 1 0
3 Khalangad 5 3 2 2 1 1
Total 9 7 2 10 6 4
Source: GESU, Sep, 2014
Review of GESU data shows 7 affected land plots (out of 9) and 6 affected structures (out of 10 have been paid compensation (Table 7). Similarly, 6 PAFs out of 10 entitled for R&R assistance and all (2) PAFs entitled for SA have also been disbursed their payments.
Table 8: R&R and SA Status of Bridges Being Constructed by DOR on KMJ Road
S.N. Bridges
Resettlement and Rehabilitation
(R&R) Support Allowance (SA)
R&R Entitled
(No)
Paid
(No)
Remaining
(No)
Affected Structures
(No) Paid
Remaining
(No)
1 Sherigad 7 4 3 2 2 0
2 Takulla 1 1 0 0 0 0
3 Khalangad 2 1 1 0 0 0
Total 10 6 4 2 2 0
Source: GESU, Sep, 2014
Public Consultation:
Short informal discussions with local people/PAF carried out in some places within SMJ Road
(near contract package 6C, 6D and at Jumla). In general they have been found aware with the
benefit of project. Similarly, project affected families near the under construction bridged were
also consulted. One of the PAPs in Khallangad bridge informed that he was not satisfied with the
compensation determined for his structure and another PAP at Sherigad bridge was not aware of
support allowances.
Environmental Safeguards
8GESU, Sep, 014
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The project has hired an environmental specialist (ES). The position was vacant for three months.
However, the ES is yet to be mobilized in the respective sites for regular monitoring. The ES
should monitor and increase the supervision along the KMJ Road (contract packages 6A, 6B, 6C
and 6D) the project has taken several proactive steps to resolve the issues related with spoil
disposal, tipping area, water management and quarry sites along the KMJ Road. The inventory of
the problem sites has been prepared and issues have been rectified at some chainages along the
KMJ Road as agreed in the last review but site visit has revealed that improvement is needed on
issues like enforcing the use of health & safety gears by the labourers, water management at
several locations, fencing the storage areas, crushing plants etc. and management of quarry areas.
Good practice of coordinating with local community for dumping spoil deposits and providing
toes wall to the same were observed at some contract packages especially along the Manma-
Jumala stretch. The contractors deposited the spoil on sites requested by the local people and did
compaction and have provided necessary slope and toe wall wherever required. Such practice
needs to be ensured in all spoil disposal sites.
Monitoring by GESU
GESU needs to increase the frequency of environmental compliance especially along the SM, GD
and KMJ road for particularly bio-engineering works. The next visit should check the bio-
engineering works (survival of the saplings) especially along the SM –GD road where the
contractors have completed 80% of the works.
Quarry sites and extraction of aggregates
The project has taken measures to stop the extraction of boulders from the Karnlai River.
However, field visit revealed that haphazard extraction is being done from other river like Jaksi
and Tila. It is to be noted that, extraction of boulders from close to river banks all along the linear
needs to be discouraged to protect the settlements and other infrastructure close to the river bank.
The boulders, gravels and sand protect the area lying in the flood plains from monsoon floods.
These boulders acts as barriers and dissipates the flow surge and protects the settlements
especially around the confluence area. Over-extraction of gravel can destabilize banks, and/or
affect the ecologic functioning of rivers. In addition, extensive gravel removal not only impacts
the extraction site, but may also reduce gravel delivery to for example downstream fish spawning
sites. ES of the Project and GESU need to increase the supervision and monitoring of sand/ gravel
extractions particularly from rivers/ streams.
Water Management
Another pending major issue observed was the improper water management along the under
construction road which has not received attention from the contractors. However, it was learnt
that a team comprising of CDO, DSP and LDO visited Manma and met road users group,
contractor and local people to solve the issue related with water management which has made
mobility difficult along the road for local people as well as road users. The team and local people
agreed to use the existing natural gully/Kholsi for outlet of storm water. The consultants of the
Manma Road stretch are preparing water management plans which will be completed by October
31, 2014. The plan will also identify/ assess the flood and bank erosion risks due to increased and
concentrated flows in the gully due to outlet discharge.
Bridges along the RSDP Road
There was couple of bridges being built along the KMJ Road which were not under the scope of
work of RSDP road. The bridges were being built by DOR without proper consideration to the
environmental aspects. GESU discussed this issue with Project and DOR has agreed that this
issue will be discussed so that all the bridges being constructed by the DOR, along the RSDP road
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but not under the scope of work of RSDP will adhere to the ESMF prepared by DOR. The Bank
is very concerned on this issue and strongly recommends the DOR to follow the ESMF.
External Monitoring
The consultant for external monitoring has been hired, who will focus particularly on KMJ and
remaining stretch of SM Road. However, the monitoring will only start after the monsoon.
Occupational Health and Safety
There has been some progress on using safety gears but is not satisfactory as observed during the
recent visit to KMJ Road. At some chainages, the labourers were working without the gears.
Besides this, there was no complete first aid box, medicines at labour camps. Strict norms,
constant reminder for the use of safety gears by the RE, ARE and site staff and awareness
program needs to be enforced for satisfactory compliance.
Bio-engineering
GESU informed that the bio-engineering work (BEW) for SM and KC roads has been 80%
complete while the BEW plan for KMJ has been finalized and plantation work has just started.
Likewise, the contractor has completed about 20% of Bio-engineering works in pre-defined areas
till mid-September 2014 and are continuing bio-engineering works in pre-defined areas with the
completion target as scheduled in the Bio-Engineering Implementation Plan. Locally available
plant species should be used for bio-engineering works on fragile unstable slopes. The District
Forest Office and the local nurseries can be consulted for this purpose.It is advised that
preparation work like collection of seeds and saplings for plantation needs to be done in the
month of November and December for bio-engineering works to be carried out in the month
March and April
Periodic Maintenance and Road Safety Works
GESU team visited RSDP additional financing roads; Hetauda-samari, Lamidanda-
Symbhanjhyang, Symbhanjhyang-Palung, Palung-tistung roads for environmental compliance
check for periodic maintenance works (between May 21-24, 2014). The monitoring for periodic
maintenance revealed compliance on issues like erecting safety sign boards, restoration of storage
site, bitumen burnt sites and construction materials while non-compliance on issues related to
occupational health of labourers, labour camps and provision of alternative fuels etc.
Furthermore, contract documents were not available in division offices. DOR officials and
labourers were unaware of the environmental issues associated with periodic maintenance works.
The WB team emphasized the need to do screening as per the ESMF which would capture all the
relevant issues that was overlooked during the maintenance works.
Road safety
Road safety has been identified as a major issue especially along the KMJ Road. The difficult and
rugged terrains with less than 3.5 m carriage way have made the movement along KMJ Road
risky. Provision of safety features (barriers, sign boards, etc.) needs to be provided at least in high
risk and critical stretches. The road safety audits of RSDP roads which have been completed by a
consultant team (comprising an international and two national consultants) which must have
identified the risky stretch along the KMJ Road as well as potential measures for improving road
safety. Installation of crash barriers or other safety measures on KMJ Road along with other
activities linked to the operationalization of the Road Safety Action Plan should be a priority.
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Annex 8
Status of Procurement and Financial Management
Procurement
The following tables summarize the contracts procured within the review period.
Upgrading works contracts awarded under RSDP-AF
Road Name Contract ID Procurement status
1
Surkhet – KalikotManma Road
&Tallodungeshwor – Siyakot – Dailekh
Road
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-
SKM-8A (Re) Awarded
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-
TSD-8B (Re)
2 Reinstatement of Monsoon Damage Works
of Gokuleshwor – Darchula Road
RSDPAF-W-UP-NCB-
GD-1
Awarded on July 2014 RSDPAF-W-UP-NCB-
GD-2
3 Reinstatement of Monsoon Damage Works
of Khodpe – Chainpur Road
RSDPAF-W-UP-NCB-
KC-3
Road Name Contract No./ all NCB
method
Procurement
Status
RSDP Additional Financing TYPM
Mechi Highway (Ho7), Ranke-Phidim Sector RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
ER-Ilam-1A Awarded
Damak (MRM) – BeldangiFefugee Camp RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
ER-Damak-1B Awarded
Mawa – Harichamode& Rani (IB) – Kanchanbari Road RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
ER-Biratnagar-1C Awarded
Mirchaiya – Kamala and Chauharwa – Siraha RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
ER-Lahan-2A (Re) Awarded
Jyamire (District Border)- Katari Road RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
ER-Lahan-2B Awarded
Nagdhunga – Kalanki (Ring Road) RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
CR-Kathmandu-3A Awarded
Nagarjune - ThuloKhola, Halchow- Narayanthan
Balaju Nepal Sangla Bazar Jayanepal – Thapathali
Kalimati – SitapailaJadibuti – Pepsikola –
ManoharaThimi
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
CR-Kathmandu-3B Awarded
Bhaktapur –Army Camp
Sinamangal – Manohara – Thimi – Sallaghari
Panchkhal –PalanchokBhagawati
Sallaghari – Hanumante Culvert
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
CR-Bhaktapur-5A Awarded
Barabise – Kodari, Barabise – Kodary,
Dolalghat – Lamusangu - barasise
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
CR-Charikot-5B Awarded
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Ramnagar – Mugling, Mawakhola – Mugling
Bharatpur – Meghauli Airport
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
CR-Bharatpur-6A Awarded
Tadi – Gangate, Tadi – Labdhu – Samundratar –
Golphubhanjyang
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
CR-Nuwakot-6B Awarded
Jitpur- Pathlaiya, Bhimphedi – Kulekhani RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
CR-Hetauda-7A Awarded
Bardibas – Jaleshwor, Dharapani – Dhanusadham –
Janakpur
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
CR-Janakpur-7B Awarded
Surajpura – Harpur Border, Butwal Municipality
Boundary – Milanchok, Mahendra Park-ChidiyaKhola,
Bardaghat – Sunwal
Mahakhola – Sukoura, Sunwal - Mahakhola
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
WR-Butwal-8A Awarded
Gorusinghe – Patharkot, AngureGhumti – Sandhakharkka
ThadaJukena- AngureGhumti, ThadaJukena-
AngureGhumti
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
WR-Shivapur-8B (Re) Awarded
Damauli – Jyamiretar (Byass Marg RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
WR-Damauli-9A Awarded
Syangja – Kuvinde RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
WR-Pokhara-9B Awarded
Harthok – Ridi Bridge and Ridi Bridge – Ghumti RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
WR-Palpa-9C Awarded
KhairiKhola – Kohalpur RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
MWR-Nepalgunj-10A (Re) Awarded
Mahakali Highway (H14) Patan – Satbanjh RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
FWR-Baitadi-11A Awarded
Mahakali Highway Seti Highway, Syaule – Korayal and
Silgadhi – Sanfe Road, Silgadhi –
Chaukhutte&Chaukhutte Bazar – Sanfe
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
FWR-Doti-11B
Awarded
Mahendra Highway, BoradadiSukhhadChoraha –
Attariya&Junga – SukhadChoraha
RSDPAF-W-TYPM-NCB-
FWR-Mahendranagar-11C Awarded
Road Safety Physical Works
Road Name Contract No. Procurement
Status
Road Safety Physical Works on Different Section of
Prithivi and Araniko Highway
RSDPAF-W-R-
PHAF/337142-4/070-71/3 Awarded
Consulting services
Activity name Contract No. Method Procurement Status
Consultant for mid-term review of
Priority Investment Plan
RSDP-S-QCBS--
101, QCBS
Procured
Study in progress
Contract Name Contract Number Procurement
Method
Procurement
Status
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Service for Financial Management
Consultant
RSDP-PCT-C-IND-
FMC-01 SS
Awarded on
1-Apr-14
Preparation of Concept Note on
Proposed Improvement for Thankot
Naubise Section of Tribhuvan
Rajpath and Naubise Mugling
Section of Prithivi Highway
NIRTTP-NM-C-Dir-
1 Direct
Awarded on
20-Sep-13
Consulting Services for Technical Audit
Contract Name Contract Number Procurement
Method
Procurement
Status
Technical Audit of Contract No.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-SM-4A & 4B,
Sitalpati - Musikot Road Project
RSDP/NVC/S/IND/TA/1
Awarded on
16-May-14
Technical Audit of Contract No.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-SM-4C & 4D,
Sitalpati - Musikot Road Project
RSDP/NVC/S/IND/TA/2
Awarded on
16-May-14
Technical Audit of Contract No.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-CJ-5C & 5D,
Chhinchu -Jajarkot Road Project
RSDP/NVC/S/IND/TA/3
Awarded on
16-May-14
Technical Audit of Contract No.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-6A & 6B,
Surkhet - Jumla Road Project
RSDP/NVC/S/IND/TA/4
Awarded on
16-May-14
Technical Audit of Contract No.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-6C & 6D,
Surkhet - Jumla Road Project
RSDP/NVC/S/IND/TA/5
Awarded on
16-May-14
Technical Audit of Contract No.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-7A & 7B,
Surkhet - Jumla Road Project
RSDP/NVC/S/IND/TA/6
Awarded on
16-May-14
Technical Audit of Contract No.
RSDPAF-W-UP-ICB-KJ-7C & 7D,
Surkhet - Jumla Road Project
RSDP/NVC/S/IND/TA/7
Awarded on
1-Jun-14
Goods contract
Activity name Contract No. Method Procurement Status
Hydraulic multimeter RD/RSDP/68-
69/MTC-1/ICB ICB Procured
Bridge inspection vehicle
BIE ICB No.
RD/RSDPAF/69-
70/MB-1
ICB Procured
Supervision Vehicles (2 numbers) RSDPAF-G-
NCB-2. NCB Procured
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Financial Management and Disbursement
Budget and Expenditure of for FY 2014/15
The approved budget of the FY 2014/15 is NPR 2,392.94 million comprising the recurrent budget
of NPR 24.31 million (code 3371423) and the capital budget of NPR 2,368.63 million (code
3371424). Out of this approved budget figure, NPR 273.43 million is allocated under the GON
source and NPR 2,119.51million (Grant - NPR 602.95 million and Credit - NPR 1,516.56
million) from the IDA source. The Roads Board budget is not included in the above budget.
The total expenditures of NPR 1,649.31 million consisting of NPR 123.34 million from GON
source and NPR 1,525.97 million from IDA source have been incurred in FY 2013/14. The
expenditures incurred are only 68% of the total approved budget.
Reimbursable Expenditures
Reimbursable expenditures of NPR 522.02 million incurred up to the FY 2013/14 is yet to be
transferred to the GON treasury. RSDP is yet to document NPR 2,000.80 million (equivalent to
USD 20.30 million) already transferred to GON treasury and payments incurred up to FY
2013/14.
Disbursements
Total disbursements net of Designated Account (DA) advance as of September 30, 2014 is USD
47.79 million (99.76% of allocated amount) from the IDA Grant H339, USD 23.71 28.66% of
allocated amount) from the IDA Grant H629. Total disbursement including advance to DA is
USD 89.32 million which is 76.24% of allocated amounts of IDA Grant H339 & H629 and IDA
Credit 4832 & 5002. However, 41.52% of overall funds remain unutilized. Fund has not been
disbursed against the IDA Credit 5002. There is outstanding DA balance of USD 16.82 million
under the Credit 4832 and USD 41.61 million under the Grant H629. USD 12.43 million
(equivalent to NPR 1,197.93 million) already disbursed from DA till September 23, 2014 is yet to
be documented.
Financial Management
The RSDP has maintained the required ledgers including the Designated Account Ledger, cash
and bank book, budget sheet, main and subsidiary grant and credit register in required format.
The closing balance of Designated Accounts is tallied with the bank balance as per ledger as on
September 19, 2014. The Team also reviewed vouchers on sample basis and it was noted that
reimbursable expenses had been paid at contract rate to the consultant MMM Group instead of
actual expenses. The project has been advised to make payments as per terms and conditions of
the contract.
The project informed that contract monitoring system had been made operational but data were
not updated causing inability to provide updated information.
The new accountant has joined the project on August 17, 2014. The part time FM consultant has
also been recruited to assist in maintaining records of financial transactions and timely reporting
and timely submission of claims. The internal audit of the FY 2013/14 has been conducted but the
report is yet to be received.
The team also reviewed the previous agreed action plan and noted that all the agreed actions have
been completed except the training program to be organized at least once a year for capacity
building of all cost centers has not been conducted in FY 2013/14.
Trimester Implementation Progress Report. There are no overdue trimester IPRs. The third
trimester IPR of FY 2013/14 has been received and its Financial Monitoring Report has been
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reviewed and approved by the Bank. The first trimester IPR of FY2014/15 is due on December
31, 2014.
Audit Report. There are no outstanding audit reports or issues. The Team reminded that the FY
2013/14 unaudited accounts is due on October 15, 2014, and the audited accounts on January 15,
2015.
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Annex 9
Governance, Accountability and Peace Filter
Governance and Accountability Plan Action (GAAP)
An updated status GAAP matrix is presented in Annex 10.
RSDP attention to GAAP actions continues to be satisfactory. An IT-based grievance handling
system with tracking and feedback elements has now been launched at the Department level. A
specific policy instrument on grievance handling approved at the Ministry level will govern the
system. The system covers all units within the DOR, including its field-based offices. The
performance of the system needs to be monitored adequately. In addition, DOR staff at different
levels should be trained on managing the system.A study on the impact of the introduction of e-
bidding in DOR is being supported by the Bank under a separate funding source. The impact
study has enjoyed good cooperation from DOR in terms of the collection of procurement
information since FY 2007/08. The final report of the study us expected to generate informed
debates about how e-bidding that could further contribute to improved procurement practices.
The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) continues to undertake technical audit of selected projects.
The findings of audit and the non-compliance reports (NCRs) are discussed with all stakeholders.
NVC also plans to monitor the NCRs. Engagement of social mobilizers in each of the upgrading
road sections has been found to be helpful with regard to information dissemination, especially at
the community level.
An area that needs more management attention is M&E. First, capacity constraints at different
levels have affected M&E performance. Whatever capacity is available with DOR needs to be
fully used without distinguishing between sources of funds. This should happen within a
consolidated framework for M&E procedures for all projects funded through GON sources or DP
support. Second, and more important, the M&E framework should also capture project
‘outcomes’ going beyond the emphasis on inputs and outputs. Strengthening M&E efforts will
require additional capacity which could be sourced through management innovation such as
outsourcing.
Peace Filter
Policy dialogue: RSDP has opened up opportunities for policy dialogue on public investments in
remote regions, which can be expected to contribute to inclusion and employment creation. Given
that exclusion and poverty have been the major drivers of conflict in Nepal, RSDP interventions
can be considered to be associated with peace.
Implementation: RSDP undertakes pro-active communication through web-based, electronic, and
print media. It has also carried out 'opinion surveys' which can be used as people's feedback on
Project performance. The Project's social safeguard and grievance handling measures are other
examples to promote peace and avoid conflict. E-bidding is another innovation, which has helped
in preventing security threats during the award of contracts.
Suggestions: RSDP should continue to respond to the needs of rural communities. Maintaining
impartiality in the selection of projects is another important factor. Enhanced access to
information based on information, education and communication (IEC) materials customized to
community needs would also be of help.
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Annex 10
Status of Governance and Accountability Action Plan (GAAP)
Issues Actions
Agency
responsible Timeline Status
Organizational Arrangements and Procedures
strengthening accountability
within DOR and its field
offices
- Designate staff within PCT and PMUs to
be responsible for implementation of
GAAP at the respective central and field
levels
DOR, PCT,
Project’s field
offices
By
effectiveness
additional
financing
PCT: A K Mull
PMU (SKM Road): PM S B
Ghimire
PMU (K-C Road): PM K R
Adhikari
PMU (BD Road): AO M B
Bhandhari
PMU (S-M Road): PM GP
Adhikari
PMU (C-M-J Road):
Assistant First, H B Basnet
CRRD: Er. S R Shrestha
ERRD: Ass First: K
Adhikari
WRRD: Ass First: L M
Sigdel
- Designate staff with PCT and PMUs to
be responsible for handling complaints
received from beneficiaries/road users and
contractors and reporting on the progress
of handling complaints
DOR, PCT,
Project’s field
offices
By
effectiveness
additional
financing
PCT: A K Mull
PMU (SKM Road): PM S B
Ghimire
PMU (K-C Road): PM K R
Adhikari
PMU (BD Road): AO M B
Bhandhari
PMU (S-M Road): PM G P
Adhikari
PMU (C-M-J Road):
Assistant First, H B Basnet
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Issues Actions
Agency
responsible Timeline Status
CRRD: Er. S R Shrestha
ERRD: Ass First: K
Adhikari
WRRD: Ass First: L M
Sigdel
- Submit trimester reports by PMUs to
PCT and trimester reports by PCT to DG
of DOR and WB project team on
implementation of GAAP
DOR, PCT,
Project’s field
offices
Trimester Information in PMR
- Update and disseminate information
disclosure policy for DOR-Bank projects
in accordance with RTI 2007 (see
Appendix 1)
DOR, PCT By appraisal Published in DOR website
- Disclose annual progress report on
GAAP implementation DOR website and
at its Project site offices
DOR, PCT,
Project’s field
offices
Annually Published in DOR website
- Publicize the existence of the functioning
complaint handling mechanism and venues
of its access for general public and
bidders/contractors (with a description of
the process of handling complaints) on
DOR website and concerned project site
offices
DOR, PCT,
Project’s field
offices
By
effectiveness
done
Technical
improvement in design and
cost estimates
- Regularly update material prices and use
the updated prices in cost estimates
PCT/PMU Annually Estimation is done
accordingly
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Issues Actions
Agency
responsible Timeline Status
- Update GON old works norms and
develop another set for equipment
based method of construction
- Design reviews by Independent
Technical Auditors (ITA) for
conducting reviews of designs and
cost estimates as required
DOR Periodically GON old norms has been
updated with equipment
based method
- Maintain database of unit rates for civil
works major items
PCT/PMU Periodically Done
- Compare estimated cost with market
price established through competitive
bidding
PCT/PMU Periodically Done
Need for improvement in
quality of construction works
- Establish several channels (text
messages, hot line, on-line complaint box,
in addition to written complaints) for
beneficiaries/road users to communicate
problems related to quality of contract
works and condition of roads; advertise
those channels on the information boards
at the project sites, concerned project site
offices and DOR website DOR/PCT By
effectiveness
Done
- Strengthen internal quality controls:
format of QA plan to be cleared by WB,
and quality reports to be made available to
Independent Technical Auditors for review
QAP has been shared with
the Bank and improved
based on the
suggestion/comment.
- Enhance capacity building in QA for
DOR and field offices
Training to DOR personnel
has been conducted and
planned in future also
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Issues Actions
Agency
responsible Timeline Status
- Engage ITAs to check for 20% of
contracts in compliance with QA Plan
NVC is carrying out
technical audit of selected
subprojects
- Engage Ex-post ITAs for conducting
audits on 20% sample of works including
the environmental and social safeguard
aspects
NVC is carrying out
technical audit of selected
subprojects
- Use ITAs to review sample work done by
supervising consultants (e.g., variation
orders) during implementation
NVC is carrying out
technical audit of selected
subprojects
Safeguards
Possible adverse impacts on
the communities and
environment
- Apply the Environmental and Social
Management Framework (ESMF) in
project documents to determine and
mitigate possible adverse impacts of the
project on the social and environmental
aspects
DOR/PCT/PMU By Appraisal
Done
- Conduct consultations with communities
on possible adverse impacts and proposed
mitigation measures
In the process
- Define and agree on communities’ roles
in monitoring of project safeguard
implementation and procedures of
grievance redress mechanism
In the process
Weak grievance redress
mechanism/complaint
handling mechanism
- Set up (or improve where exist) a
functional complaint handling mechanism
as per ESMF DOR/PMU By
effectiveness
Done
- Inform communities of the functional
role of this mechanism and its procedures
Procurement
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Issues Actions
Agency
responsible Timeline Status
Collusion among contractors,
submission of fraudulent
information, any other corrupt
behavior
- WB to hold a training for contractors in
WB requirements for contract
management, role of WB’s INT during
preparation and implementation of WB-
funded projects
Bank’s INT,
SASDT SARPS
Completed Completed
- During pre-bidding conference, carry out
awareness campaign about sanctions to be
undertaken against contractors who will be
found and proved involved in corrupt
practices (collusion, bribery, fraud, etc.)
DOR/PCT Pre-bidding
stage of each
contract
Done/ process
- Assess bidders’ capacity, maintain
regular updates of schedule of rates and
feedback from participating contractors,
and encourage proper “slicing and
packaging” to match the contractor
capacity
DOR/PCT As when
required
Done/ process
- Carry out an analysis of bids and
verification in doubtful cases; PCT to seek
WB’s advice for further actions if the
cases are prevailing and take actions
through PPMO.
DOR/PCT Bidding stage
of each
contract
In the process
- If collusive, fraudulent or any other
corrupt behavior is found and proved,
invoke relevant provision of the law (anti-
corruption Act and Procurement Act)
recommend the respective contractors to
PPMO for blacklisting
DOR/PCT Immediately
when needed
In the process
Intimidation (and/or
extortion) of contractors
- Continue using e-bidding for receiving
bids from contractors
DOR, Continued Done
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Issues Actions
Agency
responsible Timeline Status
during bidding and execution
of works
- Inform all contractors of existence of and
encourage to use (domestic and
international) complaint handling
mechanisms in the Instruction To Bidders
DOR, Continued Done
- In case of reports of intimidation (formal/
informal), conduct an awareness campaign
among project stakeholders, including
political parties present in respective
districts, of potential threats and risks of
possible intimidation to contractors during
bidding and implementation periods to
project implementation
DOR/PCT/PMU Frequently In the process
Cost variations and contract
extensions
- Establish and regularly update a database
of material prices
DOR/PCT/PMU
As warranted In the process
- Encourage use of price adjustment
clauses in the contracts
With each
contract
Done
- In case of prior review, DOR to seek
concurrence for material extension of the
stipulated time for performance of the
contract from the Bank.
With each
contract
In the process
- Continue performance evaluation system
for design and supervision consultants
With each
contract
In the process
- Disclose all variations to the awarded
contracts on the website
With each
contract
In the process
Need in strengthening of
transparency in procurement
decision-making process
- Enhance the e-bidding system to include
a tracking option to alert DOR about
delays of process from bid opening until
award
DOR
Continuous
In the process
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Issues Actions
Agency
responsible Timeline Status
- Disclose bidding information, including
summary of bid opening, name of the
awarded contractor, engineer’s cost
estimate and bid cost, etc., on the RSDP
website and at respective project site
offices within 15 working days of contract
awards (see more details in Appendix 1)
DOR/PCT In the process
Contract Management and Execution
Improvement needed
incapacity of Project Officials
in managing the contracts and
supervising the Consultants
and lack in accountability
- Training on Project management and
contract administration to be organized for
DOR officials
DOR/ MoPIT
Continuous Done/process
- Take departmental action against non-
performer in accordance with the country’s
legal framework applicable to government
officials
In the process
Timely Payment to
contractors
ITAs to verify physical and financial
progress as well as verify contractual
payments (financial and procurement) in
compliance with contractual requirements
at the time of technical audit of 20% of the
contracts.
DOR Continuous Technical Audit being
carried out by NVC
Poor performance by
contractors
- Maintain a database of contractors’
performance monitoring and analyze
trends of contractors’ performance
DOR/PCT
Continued
In the process
- Recommend to agencies in charge of
issuing licenses to take action against the
contractors as per the prevailing laws and
regulations of Nepal based on the results
of the database of contractors performance
monitoring
MoPTM
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Issues Actions
Agency
responsible Timeline Status
- Promptly invoke available contractual
remedial actions against non performing
Contractors and Consultants
DOR/PCT/MoPIT
Financial Management
Operationalize Financial
Management Information
System (FMIS) in DOR
- Submit FMIS based trimester report on a
timely basis.
DOR/PCT Start from
December 31,
2010.
Partially done. The FMIS
needs to be upgraded due to
change in the project
funding source, and to make
it fully functional.
Dissemination of progress
reports
- Make publicly available reports on
physical and financial progress of all
contracts on the DOR website, concerned
project site offices s
DOR/PCT Trimester Done
Capacity building on financial
management
- Organize training program on financial
management to all cost centers at least
once a year.
DOR/PCT Semi-annual On the job training
provided.
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Annex 11
Field Visit Report
The Team visited Shitalpati-Musikot Road (from September 19-20, 2014) mainly to identify the
status of various agreed actions in terms of contract and quality management issues. The Team
(safeguard members) also visited (from September 17-22, 2014) Surkhet-Kalikot-Jumla Road to
assess overall progress, quality and status of compliance on the safeguard issues. Members of the
Team and officials from PCU visited road sections and met the contractors and project field
officials to discuss implementation progress and to devise strategy to expedite progress.
Field visits have identified a number of issues and recommended as:
(i) pro-active monitoring of contracts progress to expedite contract implementation;
(ii) due diligence checks and controls applied in quarry operations and managing spoil
disposal;
(iii) ensuring all-time use of safety gears by workers and supervision staff at sites and
ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles on under-construction roads;
(iv) completion of bio-engineering works including small scale structures and slope drain
works within the remaining wet period;
(v) completion of the assessment of 2014 monsoon damages and finalization of contract
variations, if necessary, specially road washout atkm.108 (near Jhulneta) of Sitalpati-
Musikot Road;
(vi) making the codes available to the field laboratories and ensuring appropriate setting
up of mini laboratories;
(vii) improvement of works qualities (including the use of binding wire, production of
sample gabion boxes and bituminous works including sand-sealing).
All these issues were discussed with the related project team members, and further agreed with
the project team of RSDP.