DISE - Distribution of school

Civil Works play a significant role in an endeavour to universalise elementary education. In the context of Mizoram, the need for emphasis on Civil Works is much more significant than other established states because of vast infrastructural gaps under this core issue. In this point, it may be mentioned that due to paucity of funds, the elementary schools in Mizoram suffered a serious set back in terms of basic infrastructure and amenities like Classrooms, Toilets, drinking water  facilities, electrification, ramps etc.

Efforts have been made to improve School infrastructure during the last 6 years of implementation of SSA. Though Civil Works could not be given priority during the year 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 due to the absence of State matching share, thus resulting in the non-receipt of 2nd Installment fund from Govt. of India progress during the last 3 years were quite remarkable.

Strategies for Civil Works

The strategies adopted for the planning and implementation of Civil Works are summerised below :-

·           Manual on Civil Works : To help and facilitate the VECs and supervising Engineers in the pursuits of Civil Works, Mizoram SSA Mission published Manual on Civil Works. All the implementing agencies are bound to comply with the Manual.

The Manual plays significant role in ensuring time frame, quality construction and effective supervision. The Manual has done away with undue pressure, from vested interests and ensures transparency in Civil Works.

·           Community construction : In Mizoram, the VECs play vital role in SSA. All the construction works of Schools are carried out by VECs under the supervision of District and Block level Engineers. The role of community in the form of Hnatlang (Social work/Group work i.e. this traditioned practice without any wage) consultancy and social audit prove very fruitful.

·           Strengthening of SPO and DPOs : To ensure proper planning and implementation of Civil Works, SPO has been strengthened with 1 Civil Engineers and other facilities. Engineering cells of all DPOs are strengthened with Engineers and supporting staff.

·           Evaluation and Supervision : Priority has been given to supervision and evaluation of Civil Works. In addition to in-house regular supervision, the 3rd Party Evaluation Team has been engaged for undertaking technical audit, guidance and supervision of various construction works.

·           Funding of Monitoring and Evaluation : As per norms under SSA, 1.5% of Civil Works has been utilized for supervision, monitoring and engagement of 3rd Party Evaluation Team at State level and 3% at District level. This provision has facilitated the Engineering staff to ensure regular visits and supervision of Schools.

However, it has been found insufficient from the practice during 2006-07. As such it has been decided to utilize 6% of the Civil Works for the purpose from 2007-08.

PROPOSAL FOR 2007-08

After having required planning exercises at the VEC, block and district levels and careful appraisal of Civil Works Plan at State level, the following activities are proposed for 2007-08.

After having required planning exercises at the VEC, block and district levels and careful appraisal of Civil Works Plan at State level, the following activities are proposed for 2007-08.

Table : Proposed coverage under Civil Works during 2007-08.

S/N Activity Unit cost Phy. Fin. Amount Remarks
12 Civil Works          
12.01 BRC/UBRC 6.00 8 48.00 48.00 For district Hqrs. Uncovered by RD Block
12.02 CRC 2.00 19 38.00 38.00 Including New proposed CRC
12.03 Primary School (new) 5.50 55 302.50 302.50 For newly upgraded P/S from EGS P/S level
12.04 Upper Primary (new) 5.50 67 368.50 368.50 For newly upgraded UPS from EGS UP Level
12.05 Building Less (Pry) 5.50 5 27.50 27.50  
12.06 Building Less (UP) 5.50 15 82.50 82.50  
12.07 Dilapidated Building (Pry) 5.25 140 735.00 735.00 For bridging gaps
12.08 Dilapidated Building (UP) 5.25 87 456.75 456.75 For bridging gaps
12.09 Additional Class Room 1.50 158 237.00 237.00  
12.10 Toilet/Urinals 0.20 0 0.00 0.00  
12.11 Separate Girls Toilet 0.20 619 123.80 123.80 For bridging gaps
12.12 Drinking Water Facility 0.15 402 60.30 60.30 For bridging gaps
12.13 Boundary Wall 0.50 96 48.00 48.00  
12.14 Separation Wall 0.20 184 36.80 36.80  
12.15 Electrification 0.20 296 59.20 59.20  
12.16 Head Master's Room 1.50 0 0.00 0.00  
12.17 Child Friendly Elements 0.50 320 160.00 160.00 To drive enrolment and retention
12.18 Kitchen Shed 0.36 0 0.00 0.00  
12.19 Ramps 0.10 487 48.70 48.70 For bridging gaps
12.20 Addl. Class for Class – VI 1.50 65 97.50 97.50 For newly upgraded UPS 2006-07
12.21 Addl. Class for Class – VII 1.50 45 67.50 67.50 For newly upgraded UPS 2005-06
12.22 Addl. Class for Class – V 1.50 67 100.50 100.50 For newly upgraded UPS 2007-08
  Sub Total     3098.05 3098.05  

Sourcing of funds for supervisory cost at State level

As provided in the FAQ-I at S/N 13 issued by the MHRD Govt. of India, the Mizoram SSA has decided to retain 3% of the fund for Civil Works at State level and this fund will be utilized for engagement of 3rd party Evaluation Team, training of Engineers, VECs etc.

In like manner, the state has decided to set aside another 3% for undertaking supervision and monitoring at District level as details seen in the respective District Plans.

Civil  Works Achieved By Mizoram SSA

Sl. No Activities 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 TOTAL
1. BRC 3 5 6 7   1 22
2. CRC 11 12 21 43 24 25 136
3. Primary School         62 105 167
4. Upper primary school   10 10 20 47 63 150
5. Buildingless (P) 16 5 20 45     86
6. Buildingless (UP) 4 9 17 79   14 123
7. Dilipadated Building (P)     33 122 25 138 318
8. Dilipadated Building (UP)     35 31 31 104 201
9. Additional Classsroom   40 10 101 40 47 238
10. Toilet/ Urinals 250 69   486 322   1127  
11. Water Facility 230 90   315 351   986  
12. Boundary Wall       66 8   74  
13. Separation Wall       50     50  
14. Electrification       10   237 247  
15. RAMPS           850 850  
16. Kitchen Shed           300 300  
  TOTAL 514 240 152 1375 910 1884 1884

It is again planned to undertake:-

·          Regular supervision and inspection of school construction.

·          Convergence with BADP, MLA (LAD) fund, MDM Fund & Kitchen shed, MP (LAD fund), TSC, ARWSP etc.

·          Engagement of 3rd Party Evaluation Team for Civil Works.

·          Engagement of addl. Engineers, DEP.

·          Documentation of activities.

·          Publication of Manual on Civil Works.

·          Workshops, consultation at State, District and Block levels.

·          Conduct training of DPCs, Engineers and VECs in Civil Works.

·          Participation at regional and national level meetings.

·          Exposure visits for Engineers and VECs within and outside Mizoram.

·          Quarterly Review Meeting on Civil Works at State level and District levels.

Costing for Civil Works under State Component Plan

                         The costing for the above activities may be summerised as below :-

Table -             Costing for supervision at State level