Maharashtra SSA
IIIrd party for evaluation of construction
of school infrastructure under SSA in
Maharashtra
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Educational Profile - Maharashtra
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Introduction
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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.
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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
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Physical Achievements
Civil Works :-Physical Targets - Physical Progress upto 2009-10
1 B.R.C.
308
292
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0
2 C.R.C.
3337 3304
18
15 99.01
3 Class rooms
56499 47411 5501 3587 83.91
4 New Primary School 5984
94.81
1697 3556 731 28.36
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Construction related aspects :
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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.
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SUPERVISION STRUCTURES
State level
District level
Block level
Sanctioned Avai Sanctioned Avai Sanctioned Avai
lable
lable
lable
CE
1
1
EE
33
31
DE
2
2
JE
33
29
PE
11
6
Total
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66
60
JE
425
421
425
421
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Third Party evaluation for SSA School
building constructions in Maharashtra
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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.
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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
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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.
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List of Consultants
Sr.
No.
Name of Consultant
Division
Districts
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M/s. Strcton Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
Aurangabad
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M/s. P.T. Mase & Associates
Nagpur Division
3.
Government Polytechnic, Thane
Mumbai Division
Thane, Raigad
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M/s. Yashashree Creations
Nashik Division
Nasik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar
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M/s. Keskar Consultants
Kolhapur Division
Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara,
Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri
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M/s. Kirloskar Consultants Ltd.
Amarawati Division
Amarawati, Buldhana, Washim,
Yawatmal, Akola.
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Puranmal Lahoti Govt. Polytechnic
Latur Division
Latur, Nanded and Osmanabad
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M/s. Rajenddra Gaddakari & associates
Pune Division
Pune, Ahamednagar, Solapur
Aurangabad, Parbhani, Beed,
Hingoli, Jalna
Nagpur,Bhandara,ondia,
Chandrapur,Gadchiroli,
Wardha
Process of Problem-Solving Followed by Third
Party
Problem Analysis
Recognition of a ‘problem’ Exploration of
the problem. Data gathering to understand
the problem.
Problem Definition
A clear – “best” – picture of the problem is
achieved.
Solution Finding
Action Planning
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?
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Other requirement of the agency /
consultant
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Training and orientation to persons
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Testing of Materials
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Poor quality of Construction
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Attending social problems
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Training and orientation to
concerned persons
Recommendations / Implemented solutions
Details
The Engineers,
educationist & VEC
members lack expertise
of RCC construction
work as well as in
Executing the work
under community
participation.
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There must be training cum
awareness programmes before, and
during the construction Activity for
Z.P.
officers,
Engineers,
VEC
Members.
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Training activity should be
supported by illustrative Manual on
best practices for RCC construction
written in local language.
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Testing of Materials
Recommendations / Implemented solutions
Details
To ensure the
Quality of building
material and
obtaining material
from approved
sources for quality
construction.
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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.
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How to execute quality Civil work
Recommendations / Implemented solutions
Details
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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.
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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 &
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Reconstruction.
Attending social problems
Recommendations / Implemented solutions
Details
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
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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
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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
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VEC training Programmes and the
construction manual help in solving basic
site issues for :
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Reducing Wastage of materials at site
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Ensuring safety in the area surrounding the
construction.
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As far as possible ,avoiding damage to the
existing flora and fauna.
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Restricting air and noise pollution to a minimum
and Ensuring proper time management .
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Testing of Material
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Checking of workmanship
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Use Innovative idea for curing
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Construction of 39 Class Room in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal
Corporation Thergaon -39
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Construction of 39 Class Room in Pimpri Chinchwad
Municipal Corporation ,Thergaon -39
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Identification of problem and Reporting
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
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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
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Copy forwarded to The Executive Engineer SSA Zillha Parishad Raigad & Thane for information
& necessary action.
Village – Abitghar Taluka – Wada Dist. Thane Type of work – CR
Poor Quality Brick Masonry with long horizontal crack
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Photographs of Defective Works
Bricks are used as Lintel instead of R.C.C. Band
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Retrofitting suggested by consultant Due to poor quality of
concrete because of less curing
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District complied as suggested by consultant
After completion of Retrofitting.
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Removal of Defect
40 Class Room Construction at Ranjangaon
(Shenkunji ) District Aurangabad
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Removal of Defect
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Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
40 Class Room School Bldg , Pimpale Gurav.
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Side View Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
40 Class Room School Bldg Pimpale Gurav
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