1st Aug 08 - 31st Jan 09

24(ii)(iii)Sample check by MI, of civil works in a district, so that each category of civilworks is covered in the samples to verify actual status by visiting theconstruction site and variance if any, between reporting and actual may beindicated.17 civil works visitedWhether SMC/VEC has been trained by technical persons for execution ofcivil work?To be checked on the spot with assistanceof VEC/SMC and School Teachers.To be verified on the spot with assistance ofVEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample asin (ii) above).(iv)(v)(vi)Whether community manual for civil works has been prepared and isavailable with VEC/SMC?Now panchayat handles the civil workTo be verified on the spot with assistance ofVEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample asin (ii) above).In the school buildings being constructed (new schools as well as building To be verified on the spot with assistance ofless schools), whether a ramp is being constructed?VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample asin (ii) above).9 schools out of 17 civil works have reported that a ramp is not being constructed.Is VEC/SMC keeping a separate account of funds and materials forconstruction?By physical verification by the MI in respectof construction sites visited (sample as in (ii)above).(vii) Who is designated for Technical Supervision for civil works? What level(Block/District/Sub-District)?To be obtained from the SPO/DPO and thenverified on the field with VEC/SMC andSchool Teachers (sample as in (ii) above).As per SPO There is an AE & Jr. engineer at district level and Jr. engineer at everyblock level.(viii) The number of times the technical person visited the construction site and To be verified on the spot with assistance ofguided the construction process? Did he visit at the foundation stage, lintel VEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample asand roof stage?in (ii) above).The technical person visited mostly 3-6 times and at the roof stage.(ix)(x)(xi)If there any convergence with Swajaldhara and Total Sanitation Campaign(TSC) taking place in respect of drinking water facilities provided in theschools visited by MI? The quantum of funds utilised from Swajaldhara andTSC and SSA in the sites visited?Status to be obtained from SPO updated atDPO in districts visited by MI. To be verifiedon the spot with assistance of VEC/SMCand School Teachers (sample as in (ii)above).Though all have mentioned convergence with Swajaldhara none have mentioned theamount.Whether construction of drinking water facilities in schools is being carriedout by a specialized Agency or VEC/SMC?Mostly by specialized agencyIs there any convergence with Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) takingplace in respect of toilet facilities in the schools? The quantum of fundsavailable from TSC and SSA in the sites visited?Except 3 all have mentioned that there is no convergence with TSC.(xii) What is MI’s impression of quality construction in sites visited by MI?To be verified on the spot with assistance ofVEC/SMC and School Teachers (sample asin (ii) above).Status to be obtained from SPO updated atDPO in districts visited by MI. To be verifiedon the spot with assistance of VEC/SMCand School Teachers (sample as in (ii)above).To be assessed on the spot. (sample as in(ii) above).24