annexures - Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

CHAPTER 16PROJECT MANAGEMENT &INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES16.1 INSTITUTIONSPollution abatement of rivers involves a complex of issues and institutions.It is, therefore, obvious that institutions associated with the programme should be assignedspecific responsibilities at the State Level and the town level for preparation, implementationand management of projects so that the rivers can be maintained in good health.16.1.2 Establishment of Project Management Units in StatesIn those States where a number of river stretches are polluted and many projects have to beprepared, it is desirable to create a dedicated State Project Management Unit (SPMU) in theState Government, to take all measures related to matters of policy, programme, projectformulation, implementation, regulation, operation and maintenance and management forpollution abatement and improvement of quality of waters in rivers and lakes in the State. Inthis unit the departments in charge of urban local bodies (municipalities and municipalcorporations), environment, irrigation, forest, agriculture, rural development and financeshould be represented.16.1.3 State Implementing AgencyThe SPMU may appoint a State Implementing Agency. The organisation that handles projectsrelated to water supply and waste water management in the State may be a natural choice forappointment as Implementing Agency. The implementing agency may be given theresponsibility to coordinate, supervise, guide and manage the programme and projects ofpollution abatement of rivers. It will work under the supervision and guidance of the SPMU andwill be accountable to it. It will directly handle the Core Schemes while the Non Core Schemeswill be handled by ULB, Irrigation Department and others as decided by the SPMU. It shouldservice the SPMU.the State Implementing Agency should have a compact cell headed by an engineer whospecialises in Environmental or Public Health engineering. The Cell should be equipped withcomputers, and suitable state-of- art software and usual equipment needed. The Cell may beprovided access to necessary expertise in relevant disciplines including Remote Sensing & GIS,biology, environment, sociology, finance, communication, and urban administration. For thispurpose, a panel of such experts drawn from institutions, preferably of the state government,may be maintained.16.1.4 Project Management Unit at the District / Town / City LevelProjects have to be framed in towns and districts involving work in sectors that are handled bydifferent agencies. Thus, a pollution abatement project for a city will have a number ofcomponent schemes. Since the objective of different components is the same i.e.,improvement of water quality, there is a need for coordinated and integrated action. Therefore,for preparation of projects and their implementation, a Project Management Unit (PMU)should be set up with the DM/DC/Collector or the Chairperson of the District Planning Unit93