CEMENT CONCRETE ROAD

Panchayati Raj Department Government of Odisha Panchayati Raj Department

Government of Orissa

Overview

One of the most popular schemes, demand for construction of Cement Concrete Roads in every village and every hamlet.

Cement Concrete Roads being taken up under various schemes in order to improve the quality of life and hygienic conditions.
Panchayati Raj Department has 171070 Kms of roads under its jurisdiction, which includes over 58560 Kms of internal village roads. 17035 Kms of roads have been converted into Cement Concrete Roads so far.

In the last 6 years, 51512 projects covering 12114 Kms of CC roads have been taken up under major schemes of the department spending a sum of `1162.26 Crore.
Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

New Scheme CC Road

Considering the large scale demand of CC roads in the State, the department has launched a dedicated scheme called Cement Concrete Road. A budget provision of ` 100 Crore in the current year. Focus on construction of CC Road in SC/ST/ PVTG habitations. A village is entitled to get an amount between `3 to Lakh depending upon its population. 7

In 2010-11, 1166 nos. of projects were taken up out of this fund.

Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

CC Road under GGY

Gopabandhu Gramin Yojana provides development assistance to 11 non-BRGF districts. Budget provision of `148 Crore during the current year only for CC Roads. A village is entitled to get `3 to 15 Lakh depending upon its population.

31262 nos. of projects have been taken up since inception under this scheme
Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

CC Road under BRGF

BRGF is being implemented in 19 districts of Odisha.

Construction of Cement Concrete Roads is a major activity being taken up under the scheme.
During the current year `128.40 Crore has been earmarked for construction of Cement Concrete Road under BRGF. The minimum amount given to a village is `2 Lakh. 11001 nos. of projects have been taken up under the scheme so far.
Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

CC Road under Finance Commission Award

PRIs receives funds under Finance Commission Grant for operation and maintenance of water supply and for improving sanitation in villages.

Construction of CC road with drain is a major activity which is taken up in the villages for improving sanitation.
Funds are available under Basic Grant and Performance Grant with additional allocation for Scheduled Areas.

A Panchayat will get between `2.62 Lakh to 3.20 Lakh depending upon population during the current year.
In 2011-12, ` 200.16 Crore has been allocated for CC Road out of total allocation of ` 404.52 Crore. Total allocation available with the State in 5 years (2010-11 to 2015-16) for CC road and drain is `1407.44 Crore.
Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

CC Roads under major schemes

(from 2006-07 to 2010-11) Sl No. 1 2 3 4 Scheme No of CC road 1166 Length (in Kms) 244.42 Expenditure (` in Crore) 39.04

CC Road

GGY
BRGF

31262
11001

5009.57
4146.03

517.61
376.34

FCA
Total

8083
51512

2713.81
12113.83

229.26
1162.27

Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

Budget : 2011-12
Sl Scheme No. Total allocation (2011-12) 100.00 165.00 321.00 404.52 990.52

` in Crore

Current year Released Unspent allocation for so far balance of as CC Road on 1st April for CC road 100.00 148.00 128.40 200.20 566.40 100.00 55.00 101.00 256.00 32.44 67.28 31.49 45.75 176.96

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3 4

CC Road GGY BRGF 13th FCA Total

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Budget : 2011-12

`566.40 Crore approximately is allocated for Cement Concrete

Road during the current year under 4 major schemes.

In addition, the unspent balance for ongoing projects which are to be spent during the year will be around `176.96 Crore.

A sum of approximately `743.36 Crore are available during 2011-12 under CC Road, GGY, BRGF and FCA.
Approximately 4130 Kms of cement concrete road can be

covered as per the prevailing rates `18.00 Lakh per KM.

Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

CC Road under other Schemes

CC roads are also being constructed under various schemes belonging to different departments like
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RLTAP, Biju KBK/ Kandhamal/ Gajapati, MLALAD, MPLAD, WODC, IAP, ITDA Grants, FDR Grant etc.

The amount available under these schemes together will also be substantial.
Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

CC Road : Standard Specification

DRDAs have been following standard specification of 3 meter width and 7 inch thickness (4 metal and 3 chips cement concrete) for construction of this road which costs `18.00 Lakh per Km. as per the prevailing prices.

Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

Maintenance of CC Road

Maintenance of quality for ensuring durability of CC road is a challenge. These roads are being constructed either by Gram Panchayat or Blocks under the supervision of Junior Engineers of the Block. The work is measured by Junior Engineer and check measured by Assistant Engineer. The quality of material used, maintenance of appropriate thickness & proportion of cement, sand and concrete, maintenance of camber, proper curing are issues with confront us on regular basis. Close technical supervision is needed to ensure quality.
Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

Suggestions for ensuring quality

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For better implementation of the schemes all CC Road works under the schemes ought to be executed by the Villagers/ Village Committee. The technical field staff should have close monitoring over the works from time to time during the period of execution.

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Senior Officers should have field visits at least once for the work for supervision of the works.
Proper Social Audit should have been conducted soon after the execution of the work before payment. Transparency pillar explaining the quantity of material and specification will help.
Panchayati Raj Department Government of Orissa

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