1. 1 Maharashtra SSA IIIrd party for evaluation of construction of school infrastructure under SSA in Maharashtra

2. Educational Profile - Maharashtra 2

3. Introduction  Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is the flagship Programme of Government of India to achieve Universalisation of Elementary Education (UEE) in the country in a mission mode.  The largest Programme of its kind in the world, SSA is an integrated, comprehensive scheme in partnership with G.O. I, State Governments. The participation of Local Self Governments, the community and grass root level structures like Village Education Committee, Parent-Teacher Association and Mother-Teacher Association etc are essential requirements 3

4. Physical Achievements 4 Civil Works :-Physical Targets - Physical Progress upto 2009-10

5. Construction related aspects :  construction process:- Almost all constructions under SSA are being executed through the Village / Ward Education committees. This practice is common in all Districts of Maharashtra Monitoring/Supervision structure;-.The State has Technical personals at State, district and block level as under, who are supervising the civil works and providing resource support. 5

6. 6 SUPERVISION STRUCTURES State level District level Block level Sanctioned Avai lable Sanctioned Sanctioned CE11EE3331JE425421 DE22JE3329 PE116 Total1496660425421

7. Third Party evaluation for SSA School building constructions in Maharashtra  A Third Party evaluation (TPE) of civil works components such as Class rooms, CRC’s, BRCs, New school buildings are being undertaken since 2004-05.  A Third Party evaluation work is awarded to the interested reputed consultancy firms / organizations such as Recognized Engineering Colleges, Polytechnics, Architects etc after inviting open bids. 7

8. The TOR for TPE also asses the cost effective technologies, effective community participation, use of local material, procurement of quality building material and building technologies beside assessing environmental issues. The TOR for TPE also asses the cost effective technologies, effective community participation, use of local material, procurement of quality building material and building technologies beside assessing environmental issues. 8

9. List of Consultants Sr.No. Name of Consultant DivisionDistricts 1. M/s. Strcton Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Aurangabad Aurangabad, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna 2. M/s. P.T. Mase & Associates Nagpur Division Nagpur,Bhandara,ondia, Chandrapur,Gadchirol i, Wardha Nagpur,Bhandara,ondia, Chandrapur,Gadchirol i, Wardha 3. Government Polytechnic, Thane Mumbai Division Thane, Raigad 4. M/s. Yashashree Creations Nashik Division Nasik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar 5. M/s. Keskar Consultants Kolhapur Division Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri 6. M/s. Kirloskar Consultants Ltd. Amarawati Division Amarawati, Buldhana, Washim, Yawatmal, Akola. 7. Puranmal Lahoti Govt. Polytechnic Latur Division Latur, Nanded and Osmanabad 8. M/s. Rajenddra Gaddakari & associates Pune Division Pune, Ahamednagar, Solapur

10. Process of Problem-Solving Followed by Third Party Problem Analysis Problem Definition Solution Finding Action Planning Recognition of a ‘problem’ Exploration of the problem. Data gathering to understand the problem. A clear – “best” – picture of the problem is achieved. Possible solutions are Identified. Data is sought, analyzed and Interpreted. Criteria are used to determine the most viable solution. What is to be done, by whom, when and how? 10

11. Other requirement of the agency / consultant Training and orientation to persons Training and orientation to persons Testing of Materials Testing of Materials Poor quality of Construction Poor quality of Construction Attending social problems Attending social problems 11

12. Training and orientation to concerned persons Details Details Recommendations / Implemented solutions Recommendations / Implemented solutions  The Engineers, educationist & VEC members lack expertise of RCC construction work as well as in Executing the work under community participation.  There must be training cum awareness programmes before, and during the construction Activity for Z.P. officers, Engineers, VEC Members.  The Training activity should be supported by illustrative Manual on best practices for RCC construction written in local language. 12

13. Testing of Materials Details Details Recommendations / Implemented solutions Recommendations / Implemented solutions  To ensure the Quality of building material and obtaining material from approved sources for quality construction.  Source of the material are approved if not already.  Obtain material from approved sources only.  Testing of building material from Government approved Laboratories  The head Master teachers and VEC are trained in carrying out field tests of the building materials. 13

14. How to execute quality Civil work Details Details Recommendations / Implemented solutions  General problems of quality in RCC framed structure work is due to lack of understanding of construction processes and lack of experience of constructing RCC structure.  Concerned supervisors and VEC members are trained and given input on construction of RCC structure. Following specific issues help in eliminating poor quality concrete  Cutting bending, binding and laying of bars  Importance of lap length in Tension and Compression steel  Size and slope of form work.  Proper size of cover particularly in coastal areas  Removal of form work  In exceptional cases Demolition & Reconstruction. 14

15. Attending social problems Details Details Recommendations / Implemented solutions Recommendations / Implemented solutions  At some places the VEC is either inactive or non cooperative  Quality Materials either not purchased or Proper procedure is not followed  Local level politics hampers the progress & quality  The consultant with cooperation of Z.P. officials discussed the issue with VEC and motivated the VEC.  The importance of using Quality materials and its long term benefits are impressed upon VEC.  The consultant worked as mediator in case of local politics and avoid the rift for the cause and purpose of constructing School 15

16.  A presence of consultant at all vital stages of construction helped the VEC,S.S.A. Engineers in identification from purchase of good quality material for construction till completion of work.  VEC is also supported by a detailed construction manual in Marathi language that include the drawings,the technical details,the estimate,the Testing producers and broad tips for construction 16

17.  VEC training Programmes and the construction manual help in solving basic site issues for : Reducing Wastage of materials at site Reducing Wastage of materials at site Ensuring safety in the area surrounding the construction. Ensuring safety in the area surrounding the construction. As far as possible,avoiding damage to the existing flora and fauna. As far as possible,avoiding damage to the existing flora and fauna. Restricting air and noise pollution to a minimum and Ensuring proper time management. Restricting air and noise pollution to a minimum and Ensuring proper time management. 17

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20. 20 Testing of Material

21. 21 Checking of workmanship

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23. 23 Use Innovative idea for curing

24. 24 Construction of 39 Class Room in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Thergaon -39

25. 25 Construction of 39 Class Room in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation,Thergaon -39

26. GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC THANE At Phadke Pada, Opp. Bharat Gears Ltd, Mumbra – Shil phata Road – Dist. Thane. 400 612. Email - civilgpthane@ rediffmail.com Phone No: -, 022 25493329, 02232445631, Fax: - 022 25494389 ___________________________________________________________________ No. GPT/CECC/SSA/06-07/ 33 Date:- 23/04/07 To, The Chief Engineer MPSP, Charni Road Mumbai. 400004 Sub: - Information regarding Poor Quality work in Mumbai Region Sir, Please find enclosed herewith report of poor quality works in Thane & Raigad district. The detail such as name of village, name of Taluka, name of district & type of works along with brief description of poor quality work is mentioned below the photograph for each case. You are requested to please instruct the concerned field staff to rectify the defects and improve upon the quality. Thanking You Yours faithfully (M.A. Mulay) Authorized Representativ Government Polytechnic Thane Thane Encl.: As above Copy forwarded to The Executive Engineer SSA Zillha Parishad Raigad & Thane for information & necessary action. 26 Identification of problem and Reporting

27. 27 Village – Abitghar Taluka – Wada Dist. Thane Type of work – CR Poor Quality Brick Masonry with long horizontal crack

28. 28 Photographs of Defective Works Bricks are used as Lintel instead of R.C.C. Band

29. 29 Retrofitting suggested by consultant Due to poor quality of concrete because of less curing

30. 30 District complied as suggested by consultant After completion of Retrofitting.

31. 31 Removal of Defect 40 Class Room Construction at Ranjangaon (Shenkunji ) District Aurangabad

32. 32 Removal of Defect

33. 33 Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation 40 Class Room School Bldg, Pimpale Gurav. 40 Class Room School Bldg, Pimpale Gurav.

34. 34 Side View Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation 40 Class Room School Bldg Pimpale Gurav 40 Class Room School Bldg Pimpale Gurav

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