annexures - Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Guidelines for preparation of reports Under NRCP / NGRBAIf there is a cost overrun in a project because of delay, inflation or any other reason, thecontribution of NRCD/Government shall be limited to its contribution amount initiallyagreed. Any additional expense on account of any increase in cost shall be borne by theconcerned State Government.In addition NRCD/Government of India may undertake itself or commission projects toother institutions, voluntary agencies etc. also.5.0 Mechanism of implementation and monitoringProjects or River Action Plans are considered by the Govt. on the basis of pre-feasibility reportestimates prepared by the State Govts. After the project is approved in principle, detailedproject reports (DPR) with firmed up cost estimates for various sub-components are preparedby the State Govts./Project proponents. These DPRs are appraised and approved by theMinistry following which Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanctions are issued. Onthe basis of these sanctions, the State Governments / implementing agencies award contractsaccording to their own policy and rules.Progress of implementation is monitored by both the State Implementing Agencies and theMinistry through a multi-tier monitoring mechanism. This includes:5.1 State Leveli) The progress monitoring by a team of field engineers on a day to day basis.ii) Monthly review of progress at the Chief Executive level of the nodal implementingagency.iii) Citizen's Monitoring Committee in each town to review the progress and provide inputsfor public participation and involvement.iv) Periodical review by the Divisional Project Monitoring Cells.v) Periodical review of progress by a State Steering Committee chaired by the concernedChief Secretaries.vi) Periodical review by a High Powered Committee under the Chairmanship of ChiefMinister.5.2 Central Leveli) Regular review by NRCD officials including frequent site visits.ii) Regular review by NRCD Project Director.iii) Quarterly review of progress by a Steering Committee headed by Secretary of theMinistry. Chief Secretaries of the concerned States and experts in the Public HealthEngineering and other related areas are the members of this Committee.iv) Quarterly review of progress of scientific and technical aspects of the programme as wellas the impact of works on the river water quality by a Monitoring Committee headed byMembers Environment, Planning Commission.v) Periodical review by a Standing Committee of NRCA headed by the Union Minister ofEnvironment & Forests.vi) Periodical review of progress by the National River Conservation Authority headed byPrime Minister. The concerned Chief Ministers, among others, are the members of thisCommittee.113