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Time requirements for completing a subproject. Following the Prime Minister - s Rural Roads Program (PMGSY) guidelines, each civil works contract had a stipulated completion period of 12 months. However, it was found that 12 months were insufficient, especially given pre-construction activities, the capability of contractors, and adverse weather conditions in the project area. It was found that at least 15-20 months were needed for all project activities.

Project Number: 37066-033
Project Name: Rural Roads Sector II Investment Program (Project 2) - State of Orissa
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Use of legal experts in areas like microenterprise insurance and exploring alternate insurance mechanisms may lead to more effective outcomes.

Project Number: 39114-013
Project Name: Tsunami Emergency Assistance (Sector) Project
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Performance of the Contractors. During implementation, significant delay in the completion of the contract was caused by poor performance of a joint venture contractor, who was awarded three contract packages. For future projects, the criteria for qualification of the contractors under a joint venture, and for the award of multiple contracts, should be strengthened. The contractual provisions related to contractor performance, such as mobilization, staffing, and deployment of equipment and funds, need to be strengthened so that poor performance by the contractor is discouraged.

Project Number: 32253-013
Project Name: East-West Corridor Project
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The initial delay in project implementation was primarily caused by slow procurement, land acquisition, and resettlement activities. This is a common issue for all projects in India. Project implementation also experienced prolonged delays in clearance for cutting of trees. For ADB-funded projects, such constraints are now being addressed through a project readiness checklist and training and capacity building programs for the executing agencies. This will ensure that preconstruction activities are carried out in advance and only well-prepared projects are taken up for approval.

Project Number: 32253-013
Project Name: East-West Corridor Project
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Project preparation and readiness. The construction of Surajbari Bridge encountered engineering problems, which significantly delayed project completion. Wherever required, a separate contract for such major bridges should be made, so that only qualified contractors are awarded the contracts for such specialized works. A thorough survey, investigation, and design should be carried out in initial stages in order to enhance project readiness. Such critical works should be started immediately upon the award of contract.

Project Number: 32253-013
Project Name: East-West Corridor Project
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The price for some materials, especially cement, steel, and asphalt, was substantially adjusted during implementation. Large-scale price eslalation led the contractors to slow down the work. Since the standard contract period for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (Prime Minister's Rural Roads Program) works is only 12 months, provision for price escalation is not included in the civil works contract. This means that if the works take longer than 12 months for any reason, price escalation potentially becomes an issue.

Project Number: 37066-023
Project Name: MFF - Rural Roads Sector II Investment Program (Subproject 1)
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Relocation of electricity poles and telecommunication lines was a common problem faced in almost all contract packages. Early identification and preparation - such as sufficient survey provision, accurate cost estimation, adequate and timely budgeting, and adequate coordination with concerned departments and state organizations - should be incorporated into future subprojects.

Project Number: 37066-023
Project Name: MFF - Rural Roads Sector II Investment Program (Subproject 1)
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Some of the construction delays were caused by nonavailability of the contractors, including lack of working facilities, mobilization of resources, and/or skilled and qualified staff. Also, some of the civil work packages were geographically spread out which made it difficult for the contractors to manage their resources, labor, and materials. In future project formulation, the size of contracts should be adjusted to the availability of contractors. Also, as a sector-wide issue, the capacity of the construction industry should be increased substantially.

Project Number: 37066-023
Project Name: MFF - Rural Roads Sector II Investment Program (Subproject 1)
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The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (Prime Minister's Rural Roads Program) roads usually generate new traffic and are sometimes being used as a shortcut if they provide a through route. Some field visits identified that some of the roads being used as shortcuts have already deteriorated. Consultation with communities also revealed that local residents were concerned about the quality of design and that it might not cater for future traffic.

Project Number: 37066-023
Project Name: MFF - Rural Roads Sector II Investment Program (Subproject 1)
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Following the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (Prime Minister's Rural Roads Program) guidelines, each civil works contract had a stipulated completion period of 12 months. However, it was found during the implementation that 12 months was inadequate and that 15-18 months were needed. The proper timing of the signing of civil works contracts in relation to the monsoon period will avoid the loss of construction time due to the monsoon. This should be incorporated and considered in following subprojects under the multitranche financing facility.

Project Number: 37066-023
Project Name: MFF - Rural Roads Sector II Investment Program (Subproject 1)
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Providing for price variation in the contracts of private operators reduces project risks and is a fair practice.

Project Number: 29120-013
Project Name: Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project
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Acting in advance to begin designs, package bids, and obtain all statutory clearances can help avoid delays. The cell for obtaining statutory approvals and clearances set up in the project management unit (PMU) at a later stage expedited clearances.

Project Number: 29120-013
Project Name: Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project
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Including house service connections and door-to-door solid waste collection in the project scope ensures that the assets created will be used effectively.

Project Number: 29120-013
Project Name: Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project
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Initiating community awareness and participation program (CAPP) activities early on and continuing them beyond the end of the project enhances a project's effectiveness and sustainability.

Project Number: 29120-013
Project Name: Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project
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Advance action on the recruitment of project consultants can help avoid delays.

Project Number: 29120-013
Project Name: Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project
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