Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

I Objective/purpose of the Public Authority:

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) envisages connecting eligible

unconnected habitations in the rural areas by way of an All-weather roads as per Core-
Network with a population of 500 persons (as per 2001 census) and above in plain areas and
250 persons and above in hill States, the Tribal (Schedule V) areas, the Desert areas (as
identified in the Desert Development Programme) and in the 82 Selected Tribal and Backward
Districts in 9 States under Integrated Action plan (IAP), as identified by the Ministry of Home
Affairs and Planning Commission.

Mission / Vision Statement of the Public Authority.

Mission

Sustainable and inclusive growth of Rural Areas by constructing all-weather road access to
rural habitations to improve their livelihood opportunities including farm to market
connectivity and quality of life bringing them in the main stream of socio-economic activities.

Vision

Rural Road Connectivity for sustainable and inclusive growth of Rural India.

Brief history and duties of the of the public authority

On the recommendations of National Rural Roads Development Committee, PMGSY was

launched on 25th December, 2000 with a view to provide road connectivity in rural areas of the
country. The programme envisages connecting all habitations with a population of 500 persons
and above in plain areas and 250 persons and above in hill States, the tribal (Schedule V) and
the desert (Desert Development Programme) areas. Recently the programme guidelines have
been amended to extent the benefits of the scheme to habitations having population of 250
persons and above in the districts identified as LWE affected/implementation of Integrated
Action Plan (IAP) as identified by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Planning Commission.

For Technical support in the implementation of the programme, National Rural Roads
Development Agency (NRRDA) was established by the Ministry in 2002 under the Societies
Registration Act – XXI of 1860. NRRDA is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the
technical aspects of the Programme and to facilitate systematic monitoring of the
implementation of the Programme in the States/UTs.

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 The performance of NRRDA is being reviewed through an Executive Committee Chaired by
Director General, NRRDA and Ex-officio Joint Secretary (RC), Ministry of Rural Development and
the General Body Chaired by its President and Ex-officio Hon’ble Minister, Rural Development,
Ministry of Rural Development. The members of both the Committees are as per the MoU of
NRRDA.

Main activities/functions of the public authority.

List of services being provided by the public authority with a brief write-up on them.

1. To frame appropriate policy/action plan for the effective and optimum result-oriented
implementation of PMGSY keeping in view the broad policies/ guidelines and the
budgetary resources made available by the Planning Commission and Ministry of Finance,
etc.
2. To interact with State Governments and other bodies with a view to take concerted action
for effective and meaningful implementation of PMGSY/ Rural Road Component of Bharat
Nirman in an effective and convergent manner.

3. To seek sufficient budgetary support for implementation of PMGSY/ Rural Road Component
of Bharat Nirman and release the funds to the State Governments.

4. Regional Review Meetings for periodic reviews of PMGSY/Rural Road Component of Bharat
Nirman.

5. Seek public cooperation and associate as early as possible.

6. Implementing and monitoring of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) providing
rural connectivity.

The National Rural Roads Development Agency (NRRDA) is responsible for providing
Technical support to the programme.

As Rural Roads is a State subject, PMGSY is executed by States/UT Governments. Therefore,

State Rural Roads Development Agencies (SRRDAs) have been created by all the States at State
level as autonomous agencies for implementation of PMGSY programme in the respective state.
The mandate and the performance review is carried out by the States on a defined charter,
which may be as per the decision of the State. State Governments are expected to ensure timely
furnishing of all necessary reports, data and information to the National Rural Roads
Development Agency.

At the district level, the Programme will be co-ordinated and implemented through a
dedicated Programme Implementation Units(PIUs).

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Organizational Structure Diagram at various levels namely State, directorate, region
district, block etc.

Organizational structure Diagram of PMGSY scheme are as under

Hon’ble Union Minister of Rural Development

Tel: 011-23782373, 23782327
Fax: 011-23385876, 23073788
e-mail: [email protected]
↓
Secretary (RD)
Tel: 011-23384467, 23382230
Fax: 011-23382408
e-mail:[email protected]
↓
Joint Secretary(RC)
Tel: 011-23384707
Fax: 011-23386173
e-mail: [email protected]
↓

Director (RC-PMK) Director (RC-YSD) Deputy Secretary(RC-MR)

Tel: 011-23074307 Tel: 011-23071372 Tel: 011-23381028
Fax: 011-23381251 Fax: 011-23385951 Fax:011-23074060
e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail:[email protected]

↓
Under Secretary (MJC) Under Secretary (BP) Under Secretary (PKS)
Tel: 011-23070978 Tel: 011-23382406 Tel: 011-23388770
e-mail: [email protected] e-mail:[email protected] e-mail: [email protected]
↓
Section officer(RC-I)-BP Section Officer(RC-II) Das
Tel: 011-23387150 Tel: 011-23389430
e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

Organizational Structure Diagram of NRRDA is given at Annexure-I

Expectation of the public authority from the public for enhancing its effectiveness and
efficiency.

Prompt feedback on the implementation of PMGSY.

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Arrangements and methods made for seeking public participation/contribution.

There are adequate provisions in the programme guidelines seeking public

participation/contribution as detailed below:-

Master Plan and the Core Network: In the identification of the core Network, the priorities of
elected representatives, including MPs and MLAs, are expected to be duly taken into account and
given full consideration.

The District Panchayat shall be the competent authority to select the set of socio-
economic/infrastructure variables best suited for the District, categorise them and accord relative
weightages to them.

The Block level Master Plan and the Core Network are placed before the Intermediate Panchayat
for consideration and approval of the Core Network. They are simultaneously sent, along with the
list of all unconnected Habitations to the Members of Parliament and MLAs, for their comments, if
any. After approval by the Intermediate Panchayat, the Plans would be placed before the District
Panchayat for its approval. It will be incumbent on the District Panchayat to ensure that the
suggestions given by the Members of Parliament are given full consideration within the framework
of these Guidelines. Once approved by the District Panchayat, a copy of the Core Network would be
sent to the State –Level Agency as well as the National Rural Roads Development Agency. No road
work may be proposed under PMGSY for New Connectivity or Upgradation (where permitted)
unless it forms part of the Core Network.

Information Board: The Citizen Information Board has been designed to provide details of actual
work proposed at the site. Details relating to width of each layer of the pavement along with the
quantity of the materials required to be used in each of the layers are displayed on the Board. State
Governments have been advised to fix Citizen Information Boards on every PMGSY road in the
local language with a view to share information with the citizens and enhance transparency in the
programme implementation.

In order to further enhance transparency in the programme, State Governments have been advised
to adopt a system of inviting public representatives for joint visit of PMGSY roads. The following
arrangement of joint inspection has been advised:

(1) The Superintending Engineer concerned of the zone/region will request the Hon'ble MP and
Zilla Pramukh representing that zone/region once in six month duration to select any PMGSY
project(s) in respective areas and joint inspection/visit would be organized.
(2) The Executive Engineer in-charge of the Division will request the Hon'ble MLA/ Chairperson of
Intermediate Panchayat once in three month duration to select any PMGSY project(s) in
respective areas and joint inspection/ visit would be organized.
(3) Similarly, the Assistant Engineer in-charge of the Sub-division will request the concerned
Sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat once in two month duration to select any PMGSY project(s) in
respective areas and joint inspection/ visits would be organized.
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 Mechanism available for monitoring the service delivery and public grievance resolution:-

1. Regional Review Meetings.

2. Online Management, Monitoring & Accounting System(OMMAS)
3 CPGRAMS: It is a centralized public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System which is
accessible at www.pgportal.gov.in and covers all Ministries/ Departments of Government
of India. The grievance received are examined and forwarded to NRRDA or SRRDA concerned
in accordance with the nature of the grievance for necessary action at their end. Where
necessary, follow up action is also taken.
4. Empowered Committee Meetings.

II Please provide details of the powers and duties of Officers and Employees of the
Organization.

The Officers and Employees of the Ministry exercise the powers delegated under FR&SR,
General Financial Rules, Delegation of Financial Power Rules and other relevant rules for
discharging their duties for implementation of the programme.

As regards powers and duties of officers and employees of NRRDA, details are available at
Annexure-II.

III Please provide list of rule, regulation instructions, manual and records, held by public
authority and under its control or used by its employees for discharging functions as per
the following format. This format has to be filled for each type of document.

The Following rules, regulations, restrictions, manual, records are held by National Rural Road
Development Agency, 5th Floor,NBCC Bhavan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi .

(1) Memorandum of Association Rules & Regulations & Bye-Laws

(2) NRRDA (Regulation of Pay & Allowances) Byelaws, 2004.

(3) NRRDA (LEAVE) BYELAWS 2004

(4) NRRDA (MEDICAL ATTENDANCE) BYELAWS, 2004

(5) NRRDA (TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE) BYELAWS, 2004

(6) Honorarium and Travelling Allowance Bye Laws 2006 for non –NRRDA personnel

(7) Honorarium and Travelling Allowance Bye Laws 2006 for National Quality Monitors
(NQMs).

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IV&V. Whether there is any provision to seek consultation/participation of public or its
representatives for formulation of policies? If there is, please provide details of provisions
in following format.

Policies under PMGSY are formulated following due process prescribed by the Government
of India.

VI. Use the format given below to give the information about the official documents. Also
mention the place where the documents are available e.g. at secretariat level,
directorate level, others (Please mention the level in place of writing “Others”).

The Programme Guidelines of PMGSY and Annual Report of the Ministry are the official
documents on the Programme held by the Ministry. The same are available in the Library of
the Ministry and also available on the public domain (www.rural.nic.in)

VII. Please provide information on Boards, Councils, Committees and Other Bodies
related to the public authority in the following format:

(1) The composition of Empowered Committee of PMGSY is attached at Annexur –III.

(2) The composition of General Body of NRRDA is attached at Annexure –IV.

(3) The compositions of Executive Committee of NRRDA is attached as Annexure – V.

VIII. Please provide contact information about the Public Information Officers, Assistant
Public Information Officers and Departmental Appellate Authority of the Public
authority:

As far as PMGSY is concerned, the name, address etc. of CPIO and Appellate Authority at
Ministry level are as under:-

CPIO (PMGSY)

Shri M. Jayachandran,
Under Secretary to the Government of India,
Ministry of Rural Development,
Room No.-378, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Tel. No. 011--23070978

Appellate Authority (PMGSY)

Smt Manju Rajpal

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India,
Ministry of Rural Development,
Room No. 254-C, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Tel. No. 011-23381028
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 As regards, APIO, PIO and Appellate Authority at NRRDA, details are given at Annexure-VI.

IX What is the procedure followed to take a decision for various matters? (A reference to
Secretariat Manual and rule of Business Manual, and other Rules/Regulations etc.
can be made).
As per the programme guidelines, Project Proposals received from the State Governments
under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana are scrutinized by NRRDA to ensure that the
proposals have been made duly keeping in view of the programme Guidelines and that they
have been duly verified by the State Technical Agencies (STAs). The proposals would then
be put up before the Empowered Committee for PMGSY for its consideration. At the Central
level, the Project proposals received from the State Governments would be considered by
an Empowered Committee to be Chaired by Secretary, Department of Rural Development.
The recommendations of the Empowered Committee would ,thereafter, be submitted to the
Minister of Rural Development and in case the proposals meet the programme
requirements, they will be cleared.

The funds for the cleared projects under PMGSY will be made available to the concerned
SRRDA in two installments subject to fulfillment of provisions laid down under the
programme guidelines and Delegation of Financial powers Rules, General Financial Rules
and other relevant Rules .

X. What are the documented procedures/laid down procedures/ defined criteria/ rules
to arrive at a particular decision matters? What are different levels through which a
decision process moves?.

The procedure prescribed under the PMGSY programme guidelines and other relevant
Rules are followed for processing proposals under the programme. Decision process moves
from Section level and culminate at the level of senior officers as per delegation of powers
under the Rules.

XI. What are arrangements to communicate the decision to the public?

All decisions and important communications including Citizen Charter, Grievance

Redressed Mechanism etc are uploaded on the website www.pmgsy.nic.in and
www.omms.nic.in. In addition, the feedback received in the form of Comments, Query and /
or Complaints are replied to the feedback provider through letter etc. As regards
information of road works, Public is provided information through Information Board put
along the PMGSY road side.

XII & XIII Who are the officers at various levels whose opinions are sought for the process
of decision making?

As far as Technical issues under PMGSY are concerned, comments of National Rural Roads
Development Agency(NRRDA) are sought by the Ministry. As regards

Administrative and Financial issues are concerned, opinion of the Authorities prescribed
under FR & SRs, DFPR, GFR and other relevant rules are sought.

XIV. Who is the final authority that vets the decision?

The Authorities prescribed under FR & SRs, DFPR, GFR and other relevant rules are the
final authority at Ministry level that vets the decision in accordance with the powers
delegated to them under the Programme.
 As regards NRRDA, Executive Committee/ General Body/ Director General /Director are the
final authorities that vet various decisions in accordance with the powers delegated to
them.

XV. Please provide information separately for the important matters on which the
decision is taken by the public authority.

Policy decisions and decision regarding clearance/sanction of project proposals and release
of funds under PMGSY is taken at the Ministry level with the approval/concurrence of the
Competent Authority.
XVI Directory of Officers and Employees

Sl.No. Name of the Officer Designation Telephone No.

1 Shri Rajesh Bhushan Joint Secretary 23384707,23386173(F)
2 Shri P.Manoj Kumar Director 23074307
3. Shri Y.S. Dwivedi Director 23071372
4 Smt.Manju Rajpal Deputy Secretary 23381028
5 Shri Bhim Prakash Under Secretary 23382406
6. Shri P.K.Singh Under Secretary 23038870
7. Shri M.Jayachandran Under Secretary 23070978
8. Ms. Bimlesh Pawar Section Officer 23387150
9. Shri S. Dasgupta Section Officer 23389430

Directory of Officers of NRRDA is given at Annexure-VII.

XVII. Please provide about the details of the budget for different activities under different
schemes in the given format.

Budget Estimates for the year 2013-14 for PMGSY is Rs. 21,700 Cr.

XVIII. The Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programmes

Not applicable as PMGSY is not a subsidy scheme.

XIX. Particulars of Recipients of concessions, permits or authorization granted by it.

Not applicable under PMGSY.

XX. Please provide the details of the Norms/Standards set by the Department for execution
of various activities/programmes.

As per programme guidelines, the PIUs will ensure the following in preparing the Detailed Project
Reports:-

(i) The Rural Roads constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana must meet the
technical specifications and geometric design standards given in the Rural Roads Manual of the IRC
(IRC:SP20:2002) and also, where required, the Roads Manual (IRC:SP:48)

(ii) The choice of design and surface for the road would be determined, inter alia, by factors like traffic,
soil type and rainfall, following the technical specifications laid down in the Rural Roads Manual
(IRC:SP20:2002) and also, where required, the Hill Roads Manual (IRC:SP:48). Normally rural
roads would need to be designed to carry upto 45 commercial vehicles per day (CVPD) only. All
cases of design for new construction where a higher traffic is projected need detailed justification.
 In the case of new construction for eligible Habitations of population below 1000 where traffic
expected is likely to remain very low (below 15 CVPD), in the interest of economy, the road would
generally be designed for a gravel or other unsealed surface as provided in the Rural Roads
Manual, subject to considerations of rainfall. In case of new construction to connect Habitations
with population below 500 where the projected traffic growth is likely to be very low, the
carriageway may further be restricted to 3.0 m.

(iii) Where the road passes through a Habitation, the road in the built-up area and for 50 metres on
either side may be appropriately designed preferably as a Cement Road or with Paved Stones,
besides being provided with side drains. Appropriate side drains and cross drainage will be
provided, so that improper drainage does not damage the road or the dwelling alongside.

XXI. Please provide the details of the information related to the various schemes which are
available in the electronic format.

The details of PMGSY scheme is available on www.rural.nic.in under the link ‘’PMGSY”.

XXII. Means, methods or facilitation available to the public which are adopted by the department
for dissemination of information.

The entire information about the Programme and road works is made available to citizens through
websites www.pmgsyonline.nic.in and www.pmgsy.nic.in.

XXIII. Frequently asked Questions and their Answers

Frequently asked questions along with answers in respect of PMGSY are available at Annexure –
VIII.

XXIV. Related to seeking Information

Information regarding PMGSY is available on Websites www.pmgsyonline.nic.in www.pmgsy.nic.in

and www.omms.nic.in .

XXV. With Relation to training imparted to Public By Public Authority.

No training to Public is imparted under PMGSY. However, Training to personnel engaged to

implementation of PMGSY including Engineers, Financial personnel, Contractors etc. is imparted by
NRRDA for capacity building.

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 Annexure-I

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 Annexure-II

Financial Powers Delegated to the Director General*

The Director General shall exercise full financial powers in respect of the following:-

1. Hiring of conveyance and vehicles

2. Procurement of stationery and printing

3. Expenditure on meetings, workshops, and conferences etc. when organized in the Institutions/
Autonomous Bodies of the Government of India/ State Governments or in the premises of ITDC
or State Tourism Development Corporations, India Habitat Centre, reputed private Hotels and
India International Center etc:

4. Procurement of professional services for the office

5. Contingent office expenses

6. Taking Membership and payment of membership fee to professional institutions

7. Sanction for publications

8. Sanction for charges for advertisement and publicity

9. Purchase of Books, Periodicals and Audio-Visual material

10. Hiring of Computers and peripherals

11. Procurement of professional services for activities other than office/R&D activity

12. Purchase of office equipments and machinery

13. Purchase of Computers and peripherals

14. ** Travel by air by non-entitled officers

* Delegation pursuant to Rule 21(d) in the first meeting of the Executive Committee held on 17-4-2003.
** Delegated in the second meeting of the Executive Committee held on 8-7-2003.

Powers delegated by the Director General to Director (F&A) *

(* Delegated vide office order No. A-12015/11/2004-NRRDA, dated 16-6-04 under Rule 23(h))

1. Procurement of stationary and Printing.

2. Contingent office expenses.

3. Purchase of Books, Periodicals and Audio-visual material.

4. Hiring of Computers and Peripherals.

5. Purchase of office equipments and machinery up to a limit of Rs. 50,000 per case.
 6. Purchase of Computers and Peripherals up to a limit of Rs. 50,000 per case.

Powers delegated by the Director General to Director (P-III)

1. Deployment of National Quality Monitors and allotment of work to them; and

2. Grade improvement of work on the basis of Action Taken Reports as per approved guidelines.

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Powers delegated by the Director (F&A) to Joint Director (F&A)

1. Procurement of Stationary and Printing upto a limit of Rs. 50,000/-.

2. Expenditure on meetings, workshops and conferences as per the norms approved by the
Executive Committee (full power).
3. Contingent office expenses upto Rs. 10,000/-.
4. Full powers for purchase of Books, Periodicals and Audio-visual material duly approved by
DG, and upto Rs.10,000/- in respect of purchases approved by Directors of NRRDA.
5. Telephone- Office/ Residential/ Mobile and Data Cards.
6. Electricity Expenses.

7. Postage Expenses including Speed Post and Courier Charges.

8. Repair and Maintenance upto a limit of Rs. 10,000/-.

9. Payment of Entertainment /Newspapers Allowance to Officers of NRRDA.

10. Recoupment of Imprest upto Rs. 15,000/-.

11. Other Office Expenses (Newspapers & Magazines for office, Car Parking Charges, Cable
Charges etc.).

12. Payment of salary and allowances approved by Director (F&A).

13.All payments relating to contract and other items as per the contract agreements approved
by DG, NRRDA.

7. In case of engagement of private individuals, their qualifications and experience would be taken
into account to fix the corresponding level. The equivalence being broadly as given below,
experience may be considered after graduation. Any time spent on acquiring higher
qualifications after graduation would be counted towards experience

i. Consultant of the level of DG (RD) GOI : 30 years

ii. Consultant of the level of Chief Engineer, GOI : 25 years

iii. Consultant of the level of Superintending Engineer, GOI : 20 years

8. In exceptional case, higher rates may be allowed for expertise not generally available. Travel,
boarding and lodging expenses would be paid as per entitlement.

9. No Consultant shall be engaged at a fee exceeding Rs. 50,000 p.m (all inclusive), without the
prior approval of the Vice President, NRRDA.

10. Traveling Allowance: In case a Consultant is required to go on tour in connection with official
work, he will be entitled to travel reimbursement, hotel accommodation and daily allowance, as
per the norms fixed for Level – I functionaries in NRRDA.

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 Annexure –III
Empowered Committee for PMGSY

Secretary, Department of Rural Development Chairman

AS&FA, Ministry of Rural Development Member

Additional Advisor (Transport), Planning Commission Member

One Expert to be nominated by the Ministry of Rural Member

Development.

Director, Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi Member

Joint Secretary Incharge of Rural Connectivity Programme in Member

the Department of Rural Development

Deputy Secretary/Director Incharge of Rural Connectivity Programme in the Department of

Rural Development will be convener of the Committee.

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 Annexure – IV
General Body of NRRDA

1. Minister of Rural Development, Government of India President

2. Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India Vice President

3. Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor, Ministry of Rural Ex-Officio

Development, Government of India Member
4. Addl. Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ex-Officio
Government of India Member
5. Director General (Road Development) & Special Secretary, Ministry of Ex-Officio
Road Transport and Highways. Member

6. Advisor(Transport), Planning Commission, Government of India Ex-Officio

Member
7. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India Ex-Officio
Member
8. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India Ex-Officio
and Director General, NRRDA Member
9. Director(RC), Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India Ex-Officio
Member
10. Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, Government of Bihar Member
11. Principal Secretary, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department, Member
Government of Chhattisgarh
12. Secretary, Public Works Department, Government of Jammu & Member
Kashmir
13. Principal Secretary, Rural Development Department, Government of Member
Jharkhand,
14. Principal Secretary, Department of Local Self Government, Member
Government of Kerala,
15. Secretary , Public Works Department (R&B), Government of Member
Meghalaya
16. Director, Central Road Research Institute, Delhi Member
17. President, Indian Roads Congress, Mumbai Member
18. Director General, National Informatics Centre, Delhi Member
19. Dr.P.J.Dilip Kumar, Director General, Forest & Special Secretary , Member
Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi
20. Prof. P.K. Sikdar, Director, Intercontinental Consultants & Technocrats Member
Pvt. Ltd., A-8, Green Park, New Delhi-110016.
21. Shri S.C. Sharma, Rtd. DG, MoRTH, 175, Vigyapanlok, Mayur Vihar Member
Phase-I, Delhi-110091.

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 Annexure – V

Executive Committee of NRRDA

1 Director General, NRRDA and Joint Secretary (RC), Chairman

Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India,
New Delhi
2. Dr. Praveen Kumar, Professor, Transportation Member
Engineering Section, Department of Civil
Engineering, IIT, Roorkee- 247667

3 Dr. S.L. Dhingra, Professor, Transportation Member

Engineering Section, Department of Civil
Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology,
Powai- 400076, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

4 Dr. Ashok Kumar Sarkar, Dean Faculty Div-I, Member

Department of Civil Engineering Birla Institute of
Technology & Science, Pilani- 333031, Rajasthan

5 Prof. K. Sudhakar Reddy, Professor, Civil Member

Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur- 721302, West Bengal

6 Director (Finance) Ministry of Rural Development, Member

Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi

7 Dr. I.K.Pateriya, Director (Technical), NRRDA, Member

New Delhi

8 Shri Bhupal Nanda, Director (F&A), NRRDA, New Member

Delhi

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 Annexure-VI

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS (NRRDA)

Public Information
Division Phone Email
Officer

Jt. Director (F&A) 011-26716930 ex-

Sh. Sunil Kukreja 133

Asst. Public
Division Phone Email
Information Officer

Technical Division Ms. Madhavi Vedula 011-26716930 ex- [email protected]

154

P-I Division Sh. K.L. Bagga 011-26716930 ex- [email protected]

123

P-II Division Sh. H. Bhardwaj 011-26716930 ex-

108

P-III Division Sh. B.R. Dhameja 011-26716930 ex-

138

Appellate Authority (NRRDA)

Shri Bhupal Nanda Director (F&A), NRRDA

NRRDA, 5th Floor, 15th NBCC Tower, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066.

011-26181424 (off.)

011-26179555 (fax)

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 Annexure-VII
Directory of Officers and Employees of NRRDA.

Designation and Tel. No. E-mail ID

Fax No. Mobile No.
Name (Off.)

NRRDA Office no 26716930 26179555

26716933
Shri Rajesh Bhushan, 26179553 26179555 9717048187 [email protected]
DG (NRRDA)
Shri. N.C. Solanki, 26179556 26179555 8826240404 [email protected]
Dir(P-I)

Dr. I.K. Pateriya 26179557 26179555 9968120815 [email protected]

Director (P-II /Tech)

Shri Bhupal Nanda, 26181424 26179555 9968098717 [email protected]

Director (F&A)

Shri Sunil Kukreja, 26716930 26179555 8826811115 [email protected]

Jt. Director (F&A)
Mrs. Madhavi Vedula 26179555 9891695058 [email protected]
Assistant Director 26716930
(Technical)
Shri Rakesh Kumar 26716930 26179555 9868282890 [email protected]
Assistant Director
(P-III)
Shri C.P.S. Yadav 26716930 26179555 - [email protected]
Assistant Director
(P-I)

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IV&V. Whether there is any provision to seek consultation/participation of public or its
representatives for formulation of policies? If there is, please provide details of provisions
in following format.

Policies under PMGSY are formulated following due process prescribed by the Government
of India.

VI. Use the format given below to give the information about the official documents. Also
mention the place where the documents are available e.g. at secretariat level,
directorate level, others (Please mention the level in place of writing “Others”).

The Programme Guidelines of PMGSY and Annual Report of the Ministry are the official
documents on the Programme held by the Ministry. The same are available in the Library of
the Ministry. and also available on the public domain (www.rural.nic.in)

VII. Please provide information on Boards, Councils, Committees and Other Bodies
related to the public authority in the following format:

(4) The Composition of Empowered Committee of PMGSY is attached at Annexur –III.

(5) The Composition of General Body of NRRDA is attached at Annexure –IV.

(6) The Compositions of Executive Committee of NRRDA is attached as Annexure – V.

VIII. Please provide contact information about the Public Information Officers, Assistant
Public Information Officers and Departmental Appellate Authority of the Public
authority:

As far as PMGSY is concerned, the name, address etc. of CPIO and Appellate Authority at
Ministry level are as under:-

CPIO (PMGSY)

Shri Ram Raj Meena,

Under Secretary to the Government of India,
Ministry of Rural Development,
Room No.-463, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Tel. No. 011--23382406

Appellate Authority (PMGSY)

Smt Manju Rajpal

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India,
Ministry of Rural Development,
Room No. 254-C, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Tel. No. 011-23381028
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 IV&V. Whether there is any provision to seek consultation/participation of public or its
representatives for formulation of policies? If there is, please provide details of provisions in
following format.

Policies under PMGSY are formulated following due process prescribed by the Government of India.

VI. Use the format given below to give the information about the official documents. Also
mention the place where the documents are available e.g. at secretariat level, directorate
level, others (Please mention the level in place of writing “Others”).

The Programme Guidelines of PMGSY and Annual Report of the Ministry are the official documents
on the Programme held by the Ministry. The same are available in the Library of the Ministry and
also available on the public domain (www.rural.nic.in).

VII. Please provide information on Boards, Councils, Committees and Other Bodies related to the
public authority in the following format:

(7) The Composition of Empowered Committee of PMGSY is attached at Annexur –III.

(8) The Composition of General Body of NRRDA is attached at Annexure –IV.

(9) The Compositions of Executive Committee of NRRDA is attached as Annexure – V.

VIII. Please provide contact information about the Public Information Officers, Assistant Public
Information Officers and Departmental Appellate Authority of the Public authority:

As far as PMGSY is concerned, the name, address etc. of CPIO and Appellate Authority at Ministry level
are as under:-

CPIO (PMGSY)

Shri Ram Raj Meena,

Under Secretary to the Government of India,
Ministry of Rural Development,
Room No.-463, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Tel. No. 011--23382406

Appellate Authority (PMGSY)

Smt Manju Rajpal

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India,
Ministry of Rural Development,
Room No. 254-C, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Tel. No. 011-23381028
 Annexure – VIII

Q.1 What is Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and when it was launched?

Ans. PMGSY is a centrally sponsored programme aimed at providing connectivity to target habitations
through construction of good all-weather roads. This programme is a special central intervention as part
of a poverty reduction strategy. Though rural roads are a State subject, the central government is
providing 100% financial assistance for new construction and upgradation of rural roads. The scheme
was launched in December, 2000.

Q.2 What is the primary objective of PMGSY?

Ans. The Primary objective of PMGSY is to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas by
good all-weather roads. The programme envisages providing all-weather connectivity to habitations
with a population of 500 and above in plain areas and 250 and above in Hill States, the desert (DDP)
areas and Tribal (Schedule V) areas. Recently an amendment has been made in the programme
guidelines whereby the habitations having population of 250 and above in identified Left Wing Extremist
(LWE) districts of the country will be considered under programme for providing connectivity.

Q.3 Which habitations are eligible for coverage under scheme?

Ans. The spirit and objective of PMGSY is to provide good all-weather rod connectivity to unconnected
habitations. The Unit of this programme s habitations and not a revenue village or a Panchayat. A
habitation is cluster of population, living in an area, the locatin of which does not change over time.
Dhanis, tolas, majras, hamlets etc. are commonly use to describe habitation.

In case of hills, population of habitations within a radius of 1.5 km path distance (10km path distance in
case of blocks bordering international boundary) may be clubbed for the purpose of determining
population size for eligibility.

Q.4 What does all weather connectivity mean?

Ans. An all weather road is one which is negotiable in all seasons of the year. This implies that road-bad is
drained effectively but this does not necessarily imply that it should be paved surface with black topping
or cement concrete. A gravel road can also be an all weather road.
Q.5 How are habitations selected for coverage? Who decides the annual proposal for coverage under the
programme?

Habitations for coverage are selected by the Block Panchayats and Zilla Panchayats as per
Comprehensive New Connectivity Priority List (CNCPL) prepared for the district by the Zilla Panchayat, at
the time of preparation of District Rural Road Plan (DRRP) and Core Network. Zilla Parishad sends annual
proposal for coverage of habitations as per this CNCPL.

Q.6 How is alignment selected? Are local villagers associated with this process?

Ans. Selection of alignment is done with the help of local villagers and officials. A transect walk is conducted
by local officers alongwith Panchayat Pradhan / Ward Panch, Local Revenue and Forest officials for
finalization of alignment of the road. Local people including those likely to affected by proposed
alignment are also given opportunity to put forth their view in this process.

Q.7 How is the problem of drainage tackled in the portion of roads passing though built up residential areas?

Ans. Road portions passing though built up residential areas is prone to damages caused by waste water from
households. Programme guidelines provide for construction of cement concrete pavement or cement
/stone block pavements alongwith covered or uncovered Pucca side drains as per site condition.

Q.8 Is adequate provision for culverts or cross-drainage works made?

Ans. Yes, adequate numbers of cross-drainage (CD) works including cause-ways, where appropriate, are
provided.

Q.9 What about bridges on rivers/streams?

Ans. Minor bridges on rivers/streams crossing the alignment of the road are taken up under the programme.
In case of span of CD work exceeds 50 m pro-rata cost beyond 50 m is required to be provided by the
State Government. Recently, guidelines have been amended for funding the bridges upto 75 m in LWE
affected districts. Pro-rata cost beyond 75 m in these cases will be funded by the concerned State
Government.
Q.10. Whether compensation for land acquisition is paid in the programme?

Ans. Rural Roads is a State subject and it is responsibility of State Government / District Panchayat to ensure
availability of land for construction of road works under the programme. In view of the common benefit,
generally the land for construction of road under PMGSY is made available by the villagers / panchayats
free of cost through voluntary donation. However, in rare case, if the land is acquired for the purpose of
construction of roads under PMGSY, the State Government is required to pay the compensation.

Q.11 How are executants selected for construction of roads?

Ans. Executants for construction of roads are selected through open competitive bidding for which well
established procedure for tendering is followed by the State Government. As per provisions, the bidders
who have the prescribed qualifications and have capacity to execute the works are required to take part
in bidding process. In order to enhance the transparency in tendering and speed up the tendering
process, e-procurement of bids is being made mandatory.

Q.12 What happens if contractor delays execution?

Ans. If contractor delays the work, he/she is liable to pay liquidated damages @ 1% per week subject to a
maximum of 10% of value of work.

Q.13 How is the quality of work checked and monitored?

Ans. Three tier monitoring system is provided under the programme guidelines. Every contractor is required
to establish field laboratory in every package of road works in which he is required to test the quality of
material and workmanship under he supervision of executing agency. In addition to checking of quality
by departmental officers of executing agency, the State Government is required to deploy independent
monitors for monitoring of quality or road works. independent monitors for monitoring of quality or
road works. Independent National Quality Monitors are also deployed by the Central Government for
monitoring of quality of works at random.

Q.14 If defects are noticed after completion of roads, how are they rectified?
Ans. As provisions of the contract, the contractor is liable for any defects that may occur till five years after
completion of the road work. To enforce liability of defects, security amount is deducted from the bills
of the contractor. The contractor has to rectify the defect in the above period and if the rectification has
not been carried out, the PIU is required to rectify the defects and recover the cost from security deposit
from the contractor.

Q.15 Is there provision for display of project related information at project sites?

Ans. Citizen information Board in local language containing detailed information of work such as description
of every layer of work, quantity of material involved etc. are provided on every work sites. General
information containing information about executing agency contractor, estimated cost of work and time
period for completion is also provided.

Q.16. What is the role of public representatives in checking the quality of implementation of the programme?

Ans. In the interest of total transparency and with a view to ensure pro-active role of public representatives,
the States have been advised to organize time bound inspection of road works with local public
representatives in the following manner:-

* The Superintending Engineer would request the Hon’ble M.P. and Zila Pramukh once in 6 months
duration to select road works in respective areas and joint inspection /visit would be organized.

* The Executive Engineer would request the Hon’ble MLA and Chairperson of Intermediate Panchayat
once in three months duration to select road works in respective areas and joint inspection /visit would
be organized.

* The Assistant Engineer would request the Sarpanch once on two months duration to select road works in
respective areas and joint inspection/ visit would be organized.

Q17. How can a citizen lodge any complaint with regard to quality of construction, use of sub standard
material or delay in execution by the contractors?

Ans. A citizen can lodge any complaint to head of project implementation unit (PIU). The address of PIU is
available in the citizen information board on every work site. The citizen can also lodge complaint to
 State Quality Coordinator of State Rural Road Development Agency of the relevant State. A complaint
can also be lodged directly to Ministry of Rural Development or National Rural Roads Development
Agency (NRRDA). In addition, the web based Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting System
(OMMAS) available through site www.omms.nic.in as a ‘Feedback module in its menu bar. Through this
module, any citizen can lodge a complaint about the programme.

Q.18 Whether information about the programme is available on any website?

Ans. The information about the programme and details about every work are available on programme
website www.pmgsyonline.nic.in and www.pmgsy.nic.in. Online Monitoring and Management System is
being used for effective management and monitoring under the programme. The required data is
entered by the filed level staff and the State units under this web based package.

Q.19 How are the roads maintained?

Ans. Alongwith the tendering for the construction the routine maintenance of road works for the period of
five years after completion of work is also included. Programme guidelines envisages transfer of road
works for maintenance to Panchayati Raj Institution (PRIs) after 5 years upon completion of the road
works.