INDIA
Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project (Cr. 4013-IN)
And
Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project Additional Financing (Cr. 5062-IN)
Implementation Support and Review Mission, December 9-18, 2013
Annex 01: Status of Key Agreed Actions from June 2012 Mission
S.No.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Key issues and areas of actions
Component 1: Investment Grant Schemes
Share to the Bank Comparative analysis of the life-cycle
cost of a STW pump, run by diesel engine and electricity
driven motor, incorporating the cost of capital investment,
operational, maintenance – income & expenditure etc
Collect at least 13,000 applications for STWs (including
5,200 applications carried over from the first year of the
project) and the tractor applications for the balance of the
project target (650) by
Submit a proposal with an estimation of the possible time
savings by using machines under MWD program for the
Bank’s review.
Publish the list identified suppliers (i.e the rate-bank) for
STW pumpset and tractors
Fisheries
Reallocation of fund to Fisheries Department
Sanctioning of 283 hectare beel proposals
Training to nine BDC members and non-beneficiary beel
members in the vicinity of project sanctioned during 201213.
Start the formation ten Fish Seed Producers
Organizations in Naigoan and Sonitpur District
Submission of framework for Report on Long Term
Fisheries Vision Strategy of Assam State
10
Preparation of report on spread effect of Fisheries
interventions
11
Collect and analyze data of demography of people residing
permanently within 2 km of radius from the water bodies
12
Component 2: Agricultural Services and Market Chain
Development:
Agriculture Extension
Inform all AACP ATMAs for using unspent funds lying
with them and release the additional required funds
13
14
Award contract for 96 FIACs
By Whom
By When
Status
PCU and PIU
(Agri)
Immediate
Completed
PIU (Agri)
October 31,
2013
Completed
PCU and PIU
(Agri)
Immediate
Completed
PCU and PIU
(Agri)
September
15, 2013
Completed
PCU
PCU
Immediate
Immediate
Done
Completed
PIU and PCU
July 31, 2013
PCU and PIU
August 31,
2013
In Progress
In progress,
first draft
shared with the
Bank
PCU and PIU
July 31, 2013
PCU and PIU
September
30, 2013
In progress
PIU and PCU
September
30, 2013
In progress,
first draft
shared with the
Bank
PCU
Immediate
PCU/ DoA
December
31, 2013
Completed
15
16
17
18
19
20
Submit all AUCs for CSS up to FY 2012-13 to GOI
Organize three regional workshops for preparing action
plans for improving performance of CSS ATMAs and
SAMETI and start implementing these
Organize quarterly meetings of all ATMAs and SAMETI
for experience sharing, reviewing progress and for bringing
lagging ATMAs to speed
Livestock
Matrix of DCS/MPI formed during AACP (not only
additional financing period) and inputs provided to be
completed & discussed by Dairy & AHD to inform further
activity to support farmers with productivity enhancing
inputs & dairy marketing support
AHD Nodal officer with track record of field
implementation & proven interest to help farmers
appointed
Assam livestock policy outline & list of reference
documents be provided to WB mission
PCU/SAMETI/D
OA/ATMAs
July 31, 2013
Pending
PCU/SAMETI/A
TMAs
July 31, 2013
Completed
SPD/PCU/SAME
TI/ATMAs/DOA
Immediate
Partially
completed
PCU and DD
Immediate
Completed
AHD
Immediate
Delayed
Immediate
PCU, DD and
AHD
Draft of complete document
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22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Assam Dairy Development Plan including financing plan
for entire 5 year plan be formally presented to World Bank
Boars & bucks distributed to 200 groups formed (note
these are not the groups formed in the forest community)
Complete mobilization of 100 Goat and Pig producers
group in Kamrup& provide implementation schedule for
remaining 600 groups
Justification to cancel contract of JK Trust and copy of
scorecard sent to World Bank
Justification for sole source contract to World Bank
including cover letter, justification for sole source, template
for sole source justification and proposal from IndiaGen
PCU, DD and
AHD
Contract with IndiaGen signed to deliver AI services
Livestock program in forest communities to be coordinated
through ATMA
Stocktaking of AACP impacts along the value chain,
updated draft to be prepared
Forestry
Draft Memorandum of Understanding that will clearly lay
down the rules of engagement for utilization of funds to
JFMC’s – sent to Bank for clearance
Component 3: Infrastructure Development
Contracts for the already selected 44 markets will be
awarded
Contracts for all roads for market connectivity will be
awarded
Provide additional staffing to PCU to clear the sanctioning
PIU-AHD
November 1,
2013
August 31,
2013
August 31
2013
Draft
completed and
shared with the
Bank
Completed
Partially
Completed
PIU-AHD
October 31
2013
Partially
Completed
PCU
Immediate
Completed
PCU and AHD
Immediate
Completed
AHD
August 31,
2013
Completed
PCU Forestry
Immediate
PCU-Livestock
September 30
2013
PCU and PIUForestry
Immediate
PCU and PIU
(PWD)
PCU and PIU
(PWD)
PIU (PWD)
October 31,
2013
October 31,
2013
Immediate
Done
Delayed
Completed
Completed
Done
process of roads and markets
Social Safeguards
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34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Prepare annual plan on utilization of profits
Collate information on (i) number of SHGs applied for
loan, (ii) date of application and (iii) reasons for delay in
processing request.
Assess the maturity of the institutions formed so far and
prepare an action plan to enhance inclusion, participation,
transparency and accountability
Hire a dedicated NGO for Kamrup districts
Procurement
The updated Procurement Plan FY 2013-14
Comments if any on draft PPR report for FY 2013
Financial Management
Engage a TALLY consultant for facilitating consolidation
of monthly accounts in TALLY using the group company
concept
Complete appointment of auditors for FY 2013-14
PCU and
respective PIUs
September
15, 2013
Delayed
PCU
August 30,
2013
Not required
as different
mode of
implementatio
n agreed
during the
interim
mission in Oct
2013
PCU
September
20, 2013
Delayed
PCU
July 31, 2013
Completed
PCU
PCU
Immediate
Immediate
In progress
PCU /CFC
August 31,
2013
Delayed
PCU
Immediate
Completed
Annex 02: Key Agreed Actions for December 9-18, 2013
S.No. Key issues and areas of actions
Component 1: Investment Grant Schemes
1
Irrigation and Mechanization
Complete the project targets under Irrigation and
2
Mechanization
3
Complete the project targets under Mico watershed
Develop the draft guidelinesPrivate Sector Participation for
4
input supplies and submit for Bank’s review
Fisheries
Hiring of agency for conducting to study some of the
5
institutions and arrangements under fisheries program
Component 2: Agricultural Services and Market Chain
Development:
Agriculture Extension
Promote and document diversification to vegetables and
6
irrigated winter/Rabi crops in STW areas
Broaden and deepen crop, vegetable and fish production
7
activities in GPs where FPOs are being set up
8
Submit AUC for CSS ATMAs
9
10
Complete construction of FIACs
Submit consolidated report for CSS ATMAs
Livestock
Budget allocation to support fund flow for Assam Dairy
Development and AI outsourcing
Complete input support for remaining goat and pig groups in
Kamrup
Forestry
Amend the State JFM Policy to ensure a benefit sharing
agreement as envisaged in the project operational manual
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12
13
By Whom
By When
PIU (Agri)
May 31, 2014
PIU (Agri)
May 31, 2014
PIU (Agri)
Immediately
Fisheries
Department
Immediately
PCU and
ATMA
PCU and
ATMA
PCU and
ATMA
PCU/ATMAs
PCU
AHD
Immediately
PCU and FD
FD
15
Conduct a social Audit in all the JFMCs
Environmental Safeguards
FD
18
19
20
Safeguards progress report with the implementation status
of recommendations in the Action Taken Report (ATR) of PCU
the external safeguards audit
Complete a field verification based internal safeguards audit
and submit the final report to the Bank
Procurement
Submit the updated Procurement Plan FY 2013-14
Financial Management
Completion of Annual Audit for FY 11-12 & 12-13 by an
independent CA firm
Preparation of Budget for the project for year 2013-14 and
synchronization of TALLY
January 31,
2014
June 30, 2014
Immediately
Immediately
Drafting and signing of MoU with JFMC’s
17
Immediately
PCU
14
16
Immediately
January 31,
2014
March 31,
2014
Immediately
January 31,
2014
PCU
March 31,
2014
PCU
Immediately
WAMUL
January 31
2014
Immediately
AACP
21
22
23
Revision of FMM of AACP by incorporating relevant FM operation
of WAMUL for AACP
Appointment of Internal Auditor for concurrent audit on monthly
basis and finalization of TOR for internal audit
Appointments of a designated accountant for the project activities
AACP &
WAMUL
WAMUL &
AACP
WAMUL
Immediately
Immediately
Immediately
Annex 03: Investment Grant Scheme – Irrigation and Farm Mechanization
Farm Operation Mechanization Demonstration Field Concept
1. The project will organize field days to provide practical demonstration of mechanizing key
agricultural operations (harvesting, threshing, field preparation and perhaps transplanting).
Representatives and dealers of agriculture machinery manufacturers will participate in each of the
field days, which would help promote better collaboration between farmers and the private sector –
one of the overarching objectives of the project. These practical trainings and demonstrations could
be combined with modular training programs for operation and maintenance of farm machinery ether
by ATMA or a specialized training institution. The North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Training
and Testing Institute will provide technical oversight over the quality of the demonstrations and
promote its farmer training programs.
2. Demonstration plots will be located at the field of progressive farmers. Preference should be given to
farmers who use advanced agricultural practices that are complementary to mechanized farm
operations. It could also be good to coordinate field days with potential buyers of farm produce, e.g.
if there is a rice trading company it would be good to invite them to demonstration field to explain
how farm mechanization could improve the quality of the farm produce or improve timeliness of
deliveries which suit this particular trader. Other potential buyers (e.g. processors) could also be
invited to speak about their expectations about agriculture products and demonstrate how they should
be harvested, threshed, sorted, etc. Project team should explain the implications for farm economics
and illustrate it with numbers.
3. ATMA officers in selected districts will take a lead in running a series of farm mechanization field
days. Up to 5 locations will be selected for the first round of field days ATMA in each of the pilot
districts. Jorhat, Nagaon and Tezpurdistricts are proposed for the first round of field days. In each
location around 10 progressive farmers could be selected. Each of the farms will receive advice and
support from machinery dealers free of charge to demonstrate for a limited area -- up to a hectare.
Farmer will also receive detailed technological guidance and support from ATMA experts. Under
supervision of the North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute, the suppliers
of machinery and implements will provide technical support and advice as their technologies will be
demonstrated.
4. The project could demonstrate mechanization of field preparation, harvesting and post-harvesting
operations, perhaps combined with precision planters, seedling transplanters, sprayers and etc. work
at each of the single field days. While it is expected that most of the required equipment for
demonstration could be provided by equipment suppliers, it is possible that some of it would have to
be procured by the project. Such equipment could be provided to progressive farmers and they could
use it for demonstrations as well as for providing services to farmers. It is likely that some
supplementary technologies for some of the demo-fields will have to be sponsored by the project e.g.
demonstration of drip irrigation and fertigation combined with mechanization of farm operations.
5. Video and text manuals will be created each year, demonstrating the results and performance for each
of the type of machinery demonstrated. Text manuals should be printed and include as much visual
elements as possible.It is advisable that each of the key operations is filmed in detail to create videomanuals. If results of the demonstration plot were not good, it should also be shown in the videomanual with analyses what went wrong.
6. The project will provide further technical support to promotion of mechanization through publications
of articles, video and coordinated events at demonstration plots with information about technical
specifications, prices and other market information along various marketing channels. ATMA will
accumulate, analyze and share the knowledge accumulated during these demonstrations. Information
will be gathered in audio and video form as well as text, tables and graphs or charts. Focus should be
made on creation and dissemination of video training materials along with printed manuals and
making all such information available on the Internet. In addition to internet, the dissemination of
information could be organized via printed catalogues, CDs and USB-flash-memory sticks, local
radio, TV, workshops and other events.
Notes from discussions and field visits
7. Visits by project staff. The frequency of project staff (NGO or regional agriculture coordinator) visits
ranged from monthly visits to only 3 times per year. They normally visit project beneficiaries under
the investment component to inspect assets provided by the project and beneficiary group records. In
the future, the project staff can combine the inspection of progress under the investment component
with a village meeting promoting the benefits of participation under the other components, such as
ATMA for example.
8. Promotion of vegetables as a means of diversification.During the field visits it became apparent that,
at least relative to availability of hybrid rice seed, high quality vegetable seed was not widely
available and neither was the supply of quality agrochemicals. The producers in some districts had
better access to vegetable seed and agrochemicals than some others; while the availability of hybrid
rice seed was more or less uniform. Another stated advantage of relatively (to paddy) lower irrigation
requirement should be compared against relatively higher labor requirements for vegetables and the
fact that, unlike water, seasonal labor availability is more of a binding constraint. These are two
reasons why farmers could choose to ‘diversify’ away from traditional rice varieties in favor of hybrid
rice varieties rather than in favor of vegetables.
9. Beneficiary characteristics. Most beneficiaries under the Investment Component met during the field
visits were young and educated males. At the same time the representatives of Assam’s Agriculture
University and NERIWALM thought that a typical head of farming household in Assam was over 50
years old. The project M&E systems will need to be enhanced to better track age and education
profile of project beneficiaries. The results from the latest round of India-wide Economic and
Socioeconomic Censuses – expected to become available in 2014 – can be used to form an opinion
about the general demographic trends of the farming households in Assam. Similarly to the trends
observed elsewhere in India, it might be that women are becoming a more important (if not dominant)
part of the agriculture labor force. Presumably, the World Bank could more to make its support more
attractive to women in the future. This could be one of the focused research questions to be looked in
2014 at the time of evaluation of the project impact.
10. Possible pump replacement program in the future? According to the analysis of the available
information supplied by the Agriculture Department’s engineering wing, the average age of the
pumpsets in operation in Assam is over 7 years. These pumpsets are also less efficient than the ones
currently available on the market. According to NERIWALM the current pumpset replacement rates
are less than optimal. It may therefore be important to study this issue a bit further, keeping in mind a
possibility of a future pumpset replacement program with more efficient units perhaps combined with
training in better agricultural practices and marketing and targeting the poorest and/or more remote
areas in Assam. As an immediate measure the project M&E systems should record the age of the
pumpsets among the project beneficiaries and the control group.
11. Private Sector Extensionto promote greater access to safe agrochemicals and better farmer
knowledge of the safe application methods. The project could sponsor a new mechanism for private
sector led extension (either as a PPP or any other form) as the most efficient way to address two bid
problems of agriculture in Assam: (i) poor farmer access to quality agriculture chemicals; and (ii) lack
of knowledge of safepesticide use. Currently the training in safe pesticide use is missing and many
farmers reported poor availability of quality pesticides. Given currently low levels of pesticide use
this could be an opportune time to start. The Bank team could collect more information about
successful international models of private-sector led extension service which could then be discussed
during the next mission to see
12. Observations and international experience in farm mechanization. Farm machinery and equipment
complement and enhance the returns to existing labor by (i) reducing the bottlenecks associated with
time-bound cultivation operations; and (ii) by providing a much needed form of transport, which links
farmers not only to their fields but also to rural markets. In addition it allows small-scale farmers to
adopt more power-intensive cropping systems, with higher potential returns, than they would
otherwise have access to. In all developing countries the main factors influencing tractorization have
been agricultural intensification (often associated with the expansion of irrigated areas), ready access
to capital, and improved roads (which increase the ability to use tractors for transport).
13. Farmers typically seek to mechanize power intensive operations first, especially where agricultural
production systems are intensive. Transport, tillage and power-intensive pumping and processing
operations (especially milling and threshing) are usually mechanized long before wages rise to high
levels. Moreover, since many pumping and processing operations can be performed by simple, lowcost stationary machines, the mechanization of these operations typically advances more rapidly than
tractorization. Power intensive operations are typically associated with more intensive agriculture
because intensification (like double or triple cropping) raises the demand for labor or power, or both,
above the level that the agricultural labor force is able to provide. In contrast, the higher the control
intensity of the operation, the more expensive the machine required and the higher the labor costs
must be to justify such a machine. Therefore seeding tends to be mechanized before harvesting
because mechanical seeding can lead to better yields and row planting reduces weeding costs.
14. The level of farm mechanization is Assam is below national average and is very low overall. The
rural communities visited had on average one tractor per 30-45 families and about 4-5 families per
one power tiller.Similar to the situation in many other developing countries, India features a large
number of subsistence-type farming units, which lack the necessary incomes and access to capital to
purchase even lower-end mechanized products such as power tillers. India's geography is highly
amenable to agricultural activities, however, with well over half of the country's total land area arable
(roughly 1.8 million square kilometers) -- a rare situation in most countries in the world. India is the
world's largest producer of numerous agricultural products, including aggregate fruits, vegetables and
milk. The country is also the world's second largest producer of maize, rice and wheat. The Indian
farm machinery market has grown at a robust pace since the early 1990s.
15. With estimated demand for farm machinery at around US$5 billion in 2010, India also maintains a
significant agricultural equipment industry, one that is able to satisfy almost all of the country's needs.
Most output is sold domestically. Tractors dominate local production, although other primarily lowerend items are also manufactured -- including plows, harrows, tillers, rice planters, harvesters and the
like. India is the world's largest tractor producer on a unit basis with the production cost for one
tractor in India is less than half the level found in other countries.The Indian agricultural equipment
manufacturing industry features Mahindra & Mahindra (the world's largest tractor producer), Escorts
Group, Punjab Tractors, Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE, a subsidiary of the Amalgamations
Group conglomerate) and Sonalika Group. The major multinational farm machinery producers are
also quite active in the country, including Caterpillar, CLAAS (Germany), CNH Global, Deere and
Same Deutz-Fahr (Italy).
16. Demand for agricultural equipment in India is projected to increase at around 10 percent per year and
perhaps at the same or higher rates in Assam. Like elsewhere in India, Assam’s underdeveloped
farming sector is under increasing pressure to raise output as demand for food in the country increases
rapidly; rural labor is decreasing as well. Assuming sufficient capital can be raised; domestic markets
for farm machinery will increase almost as a matter of course. According to Tractor Manufacturers
Association data 6,150 units of farm machinery were sold in Assam over December 2012 –
November 2013 period. Agriculture machinery dealers met in Assam during the mission have shared
their views of the high potential for agriculture mechanization in Assam. \
17. Marketing issues. Few of the rural communities visited had a considerable underexploited production
capacity. For example one of the FPO visited in Nagaon district has the following production capacity
for the following products: potato – more than 100 truckloads can be shipped continuously over 4
month period; okra – 180 truckloads can be shipped continuously over 6 month period; small gourds
– 50 truckloads and cabbage and cauliflower can be shipped during 2 months. At present, the FPO’s
production levels are much lower than the potential due to the anticipated problems with marketing.
Part of the problem with marketing could be lack of traders’ awareness of the possible business
opportunities. It is therefore suggested to consider pilot testing a market information system which
would allow traders to learn about the potential production volumes and would allow producers to
gain an understanding of the quantities currently in demand.
18. The project could sanction a couple of studies to better understand market opportunities outside of the
state as well as inform traders from other states about business opportunities in Assam. Such studies
could involve a survey of (both in and out of state) traders and wonders of packing, warehousing and
cold storage facilities about their views of promising agriculture products in Assam for exports and of
likely export destination(s). In case of significant interest the project could perhaps use ATMA’s to
facilitate larger volumes of trade by informing farmers of current market requirements. A partnership
with APEDA office (s) could also be considered for this purpose.
19. To move the local market deregulation policy agenda forward the project could assist the Government
of Assam with the review of the experience from the other states.
20. During the remainder of its lifetime, the project could sponsor the research on technical issues related
to hydrology and investment needs in irrigation and drainage.
Annex 04:Agricultural Extension
1. Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project Funded Agricultural Technology Management
Agencies (AACPATMAs): Under Additional Financing (AF) support has been provided to 12
ATMAs which were set up in 2006-08. These ATMAs have organized 34821 demonstrations, 5771
field days, 13070 trainings and 1433 exposure visits for dissemination and adoption of improved
technologies for increasing rice productivity, promoting diversification to vegetables, fodders and
other crops like mustard, maize and pulses, and increasing pig, goat and poultry productivity through
breed upgradation and improved management practices. For improving seed replacement rate, more
than 8000 tons of certified/truthfully labeled seed of self pollinated crops grown in the demonstrations
has been distributed to the farmers in the project villages. All the ATMAs are now tracking adoption
(replication) of improved technologies by the farmers. A total of 5.744 lakh farmers have adopted the
demonstrated technologies on 1.53 lakh ha land. The farm level increase in cropping intensity and
productivity in different districts ranges from 2-51% and 4-57%. Efforts are also being made to
improve post-harvest value addition and improve farmer-market linkages so that farmers get a greater
share of price paid by the consumers. These ATMAs have facilitated acquisition of Kisan Credit
Cards (KCCs) by about 4 lakh famers for accessing cheap Bank credit for purchasing agricultural
inputs. The total amount of credit obtained in the first year of getting the KCCs is Rs 973 crores. On
payment of the loan to the banks the farmers obtain similar credit in the following crop seasons.
2. Good progress has been made for breed improvement of goat, pig and backyard poultry. For genetic
upgradation of livestock the livestock rearers who were provided pure breed bucks, boars, chicks and
fingerlings by the project have, in turn, provided 3063 cross-bred goats, 6337 piglets, 31707 chicks
and 7.96 lakh fingerlings to other farmers in their villages. As a result of breed improvement live
body weight at an age of 6 months has increased from 7 kg to14 kg/calf and from 35-40 kg to 75-80
kg/piglet. The poultry productivity has increased from 80 to 270 eggs/year.
3. A beginning has been made to improve post-harvest value addition and improve farmer-market
linkages. These include direct sale of potatoes and vegetables to consumers, mustard and paddy to
millers bypassing the middlemen/traders, sale of clean rice instead of paddy, sale of paneer instead of
milk, and making 0.5 and 1.0 kg packets of jaggery which are preferred by the consumers. The
quantity of agricultural produce channeled through improved marketing and post-harvest
management practices, however, is very small.
4. In most of the paces on-farm demonstrations and farmer trainings are not linked with other activities
undertaken by the project. For example project has supported installation of large number of shallow
tube wells (STWs) and setting up farm mechanization units. Most of these farmers have not been
targeted for dissemination of improved technologies under the ATMA program. Similarly although
assure irrigation has been provided through large number of STWs, these areas continue to be used
only for cultivation of Boro rice resulting in reduced famer margins due to rising cost of diesel. In
order to address these gaps, the areas requiring attention in the final phase of the project are greater
attention to organizing demonstrations on diversification to high value vegetable crops, irrigated
maize and mustard/toria in winter/rabi season by covering farmers who have been provided STWs
and farm machinery. Efforts should also be made to lay greater emphasis on improved resource
management, promoting large scale adoption of high payoff interventions; compiling and
documenting the area on which diversification to vegetables, mustard, pulses, maize and other crops
has been achieved. There is a need for more demonstrations and trainings on farm level value addition
to agricultural produce, and better integration of production activities in crop, horticulture, livestock
and fishery sectors with marketing, value addition and post-harvest management.
5. Overall performance of AACP ATMAs is satisfactory. There has been considerable improvement in
implementing the work program and quality of reporting by the lagging Phase II ATMAs during the
last two years. However, there is a need to build on the momentum and ensure that the pace of
implementation does slacken in the absence of State Extension Advisor. Required funds should be
immediately provided to the well-performing Jorhat and Naogaon ATMAs for hiring/repair of
vehicles which is a must for staff mobility for effective implementation of field activities.
6. Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) ATMAs: For mainstreaming management approaches and best
practices under AACP, implementation of 14 CSS ATMAs set up in 2005-06 were brought under the
control of ARIAS Society and the State Project Director (SPD) was designated as the Nodal Officer.
On the positive side most of the positions of Deputy Project Directors (DPDs), Block Technology
Managers (BTMs), Subject Matter Specialists (SMSs) and Computer Programmers (CPs) in these
ATMAs have been filled up. The contracts for construction of 80 Farmer Information and Advisory
Centers (FIACs) have been awarded, 11 bids are under evaluation and 5 have been dropped. The 91
FIACs should be completed by June 2014.
7. Overall performance of CSS ATMAs continues to be weak as reflected in low utilization of funds;
persistent delays in preparation and approval of annual work plans and submission of audit utilization
certificates (AUCs); weak integration across crop, horticulture, livestock, fisheries and other sectors;
lack of concurrent monitoring and evaluation and impact assessment. In 2012-13 about 9.5 crore was
utilized against the planned budget of Rs. 20.6 crore. A similar situation is prevailing this year due to
delays in submission of work plans and audit utilization certificates (AUCs). Against the approved
allocation of Rs 20.52 crore, only Rs 4.36 crore has been received as first instalment. Despite
assurance given to June 2013 mission, AUC for 2012-13 has yet not been submitted due to inordinate
delay in hiring a chartered accountant resulting in delay in the release of second installment. There is
very poor ownership of ATMA activities by the District Project Directors resulting in gross under
utilization of the contractual staff which has recently been hired. No effort is being made for timely
preparation and implementation of comprehensive block and district work plans which consist mainly
of organizing certain number of demonstrations and trainings. Most of the demonstrations are
organized on rice crop and no effort is being made to disseminate technologies for diversification to
high value vegetables, maize, mustard, fodder and pulses. As emphasized in para 4 above, the
demonstrations and farmer trainings are not linked with other activities undertaken by the project
such as installation of large number of shallow tube wells (STWs) and setting up farm mechanization
units. Most of these farmers have not been targeted for dissemination of improved technologies under
the ATMA program.
8. The State Coordinator is in position since May 30, 2011 but does not understand the concept,
approach and operational modalities of ATMA model of extension. He is unable to provide effective
leadership and mentoring to CSS ATMAs. He does not spend the required time in the field for
understanding the operations of successful AACP ATMAs and guiding the lagging CSS ATMAs to
bring them to speed. As per an agreed action with the last Bank supervision mission, three regional
workshops were organized for experience sharing across AACP and CSS ATMA with the objective
of improving the implementation of CSS ATMA program. The State Coordinator, who should have
taken the lead for organizing these workshops and taking the follow-up actions, did not attend even a
single workshop. During the last 2.5 years he has not compiled any annual consolidated state level
status report of CSS ATMAs like the way it is regularly done for AACP ATMAs. A consolidated
report covering the period up to November 30, 2013 should be submitted to the Bank by January 31,
2014, and regularly updated thereafter.
9. The mission reiterates (also emphasized by June 2013 Bank mission) that the key actions for
bringing the lagging CSS ATMAs to speed are: (i) sharing the implementation experience of
successful AACP ATMAs like Jorhat, Naogaon and Sonitpur with all other ATMAs (CSS and
AACP), and ensuring that all the CSS ATMAs follow the example of successful ATMAs and develop
their program taking into account their comparative advantage and emerging marketing opportunities,
(ii) preparing brief supplements to the already prepared strategic research and extension plans
(SREPs) for the CSS ATMAs focusing on diversification and a few high payoff interventions rather
than undertaking large number of activities, (iii) reorienting the work program by focusing on
promoting large scale adoption (replication) of a few successful interventions by farmers rather than
concentrating only on supplying the inputs for meeting the targets of demonstrations and trainings,
(iv) focusing the demonstration program on diversification of agriculture in STW areas, and (v)
rigorous and regular monitoring of the ATMA activities by the SPD and taking immediate corrective
actions to address any bottlenecks.
10. The vacant positions of 5 DPDs, 4 BTMs, 11 SMSs and 2 CPs should be filled up at the earliest.
11. State Agriculture Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI): The role of
SAMETI,which is a part of ARIAS, is very critical for successful implementation of the ATMA
program. Although there has been some improvement in the last 6 months and the vacant positions
have been filled up, a lot more needs to be done. Most of the training programs organized by
SAMETI deal with routine production agriculture, and do not address the critical issues of
diversification of agriculture, efficient resource management, marketing, post-harvest management,
value chain management, optimizing farmer incomes and sustainability. There is an urgent need to
revamp the training modules laying more emphasis on organizing farmers into groups; developing
producer organizations; integration across crop, horticulture, livestock, fisheries and other sectors;
improving farmer-market linkages; developing compact and efficient value chains of key agriculture
commodities; and monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment.
12. The State Coordinator and Director, SAMETI should take the lead in developing and monitoring of
ATMA program in the districts.
13. The mission discussed the poor performance of CSS ATMAs vis-à-vis AACP ATMAs (despite CSS
ATMAs having substantially more dedicated manpower in position) with the Director of Agriculture.
It was agreed that he will review the working of CSS ATMAs and take immediate remedial measures.
Agreed Actions:
Action
Promote and document diversification to vegetables and
irrigated winter/Rabi crops in STW areas
Broaden and deepen crop, vegetable and fish production
activities in GPs where FPOs are being set up
Submit AUC for CSS ATMAs
Complete construction of FIACs
By whom
PCU/ATMAs
By when
Immediately
PCU/ATMAs
Immediately
PCU/ATMAs
PCU/ATMAs
January 31, 2014
June 30, 2014
Submit consolidated report for CSS ATMAs
Fill vacant positions in CSS ATMAs
Review progress of CSS ATMAs and take immediate
remedial steps for improving their implementation progress
PCU
January 31, 2014
PCU
March 31, 2014
SPD/PCU/Director January 15, 2014
of Agriculture
Annex 05: Livestock
1. Overall progress has improved in the last 6 months and while progress is still lagging it is hoped the
project can build on recent momentum. The mission congratulates the GoA for moving ahead the AI
Outsourcing and Assam Dairy Plan which are expected to have transformational impact on dairy
development by improving productivity and market access ultimately covering 6 districts; farmers in
137 (15%) of the state’s villages; and improving productivity of nearly 30% of the breedable dairy
population of target areas. The AI outsourcing will create a model for AI delivery and aim to cover
all of the breedable dairy animals in Nagaon district. These initiatives are highly significant given
that Assam currently ranks second last for dairy productivity in the country; and last for AI services
delivery.
2. The mission was pleased to note continued progress to support the informal dairy sector: small dairy
processing training has finally commenced at NDRI and equipment provided to nearly 20% of the 90
dairy clusters targeted. Also notable is that the Dairy Development and AH&Vety are finally starting
to work more effectively together; supported by joint planning and input support for all of the 150
producer groups involving nearly 1100 farmers that have been formed. Notable progress was also
made to complete formation of all the 300 goat and pig groups in Kamrup; with two thirds of both
goat and pig groups being supplied with inputs. PCU has made significant progress to supply
breeding stock (boars and bucks); sourcing purebred stock has been a bottleneck to enhancing
productivity and supplies remain limited. Buoyed by progress, the mission reiterated need for speedy
progress to establish a further 300 groups for each of pig and goat producers in each of 2 neighboring
districts. In addition to these groups there are an additional nearly 80 livestock groups under the
Forestry Department which were to be supported through coordination by ATMA which has since
declined from involvement in these areas. The mission progressed workplans for the next 6 months
for dairy, goat and pig activities. The mission held discussions with a local meat processing
company to explore a potential market for pigs and goats produced under the project. Plans to
federate the pig and goat producers to support backward and forward linkages will require business
support from a SP; and the mission initiated discussion with a possible NGO who could provide this
service. PCU had taken the initiative to highlight in a draft document several challenges facing the
livestock sector and to highlight the need for a Livestock Development Policy and initiate Task Force.
The Livestock Development Forum was convened during the mission to elaborate a framework and
approach to developing a consultative Livestock Development Policy for the state. The mission was
also pleased to note that the Livestock Development Forum, comprising stakeholders from across the
value chain, remains active and indeed is growing. The mission also reviewed ongoing preparation
for the ICR.
3. AI Outsourcing and Assam Dairy Development Plan: the mission provided comments to
WAMUL/NDDB and an updated document is needed that reflects our comments and agreements.
Also needed is an updated procurement plan and details on the rollout strategy for AI outsourcing in
Nagaon which will take over 43 AICenters as part of the total 150 AIC planned. Bank Finance and
procurement specialists completed appraisals which are discussed elsewhere in the AM.
4. Delivery of productivity enhancing inputs (bucks, boars, animal health, housing support, training)
–recentprogress was made to supply farmers with 250 crossbred boars, and 100 purebred bucks and
1000 does.Bucks (beetal and sirohi) were purchased from Punjab and north Rajasthan respectively,
but loses incurred during the five day trip to Assam were high – 19% mortality.Purebred boars have
only recently become available and are still in very limited supply. The scarcity of quality breeding
stock reaffirms the need for the project to focus on development of breeder herds, as per the original
design; whereby, purebred bucks are used on a rotational basis to upgrade breeder herds in goat
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breeding villages; and purebred boars and sows are provided to breeder herds to create supply for
crossbreeding in beneficiary group herds. Informed by field visit to lead and beneficiary group
members in Kamrup, the mission further highlighted the importance to further support farmers with
advise on feeding; and marketing. The mission was pleased to hear that PCU had insured breeding
stock with the National Insurance Company, but there was need also to develop insurance options for
farmers to insure their stock. It was also apparent that housing design constructed by lead farmers
may not be directly adopted by other group members and PCU should provide alternative housing
designs.The mission worked with PCU, and field officers to develop a detailed workplan (annex 1)
for goat, pig and dairy activities for the coming 6 months. The workplan also initiates activities to
organize and supply inputs to the remaining 300 goat and pig groups in Goalpara and Marigaon for
pigs and Darrang and Nalbari for goats. Contiguous areas in these districts proximate to Kamrup will
be selected to enable development of a goat and pig pocket which will facilitate formation of
federation and access to forward and backward linkages.
Alternative livelihoods through livestock for forest communities- 100 of the 989 goat and pig
producer groups are located in forest communities. The forestry department has mobilized these
groups in 6 districts. ATMA is not interested to coordinate delivery of inputs to responsibility rests
with AH&Vety depart to supply needed inputs to these groups (breeding animals, housing support,
training, animal health and breeding animals including 270 boars, 25 bucks, 220 does) in the forest
communities located in 6 districts: Kamrup, Tinsukin, Lakhipur,Nagaon, Kokrajam, Karimgang.
Note, because there is overlap of 20 groups already targeted by the goat and pig activity in Kamrup
only 80 groups need support. Crossbred boars and bucks can be supplied due to limited availability of
purebred stock. Low cost housing design is needed.
Marketing and input support to dairy producer groups established under AACP – while farmer
mobilization into MPIs is on target, activities to support farmers with marketing opportunities and
value addition is lagging. Training in value addition and small dairy processing has been initiated and
nearly 20% of the 90 clusters covered and provided with processing equipment. There is need to
insure that lead farmers who received the training in NDRI, are indeed passing on their knowledge to
other members, who are also getting access to the small processing equipment to be made available
through the MPI.
Although business plans have been developed to support installation of 4
additional BMC; non have been installed and further. The mission emphasized the need for ongoing
marketing support of DCS and MPIs formed under earlier phases of AACP. This may require
additional BMCs. A stock taking according to ‘matrix’ developed by PCU is required; the matrix
lists all MPI and DSC and access to inputs, services and training; with the aim of addressing gaps.
Dairy Department needs to be more active in helping farmers get the best price for their milk;
currently sales through the informal channel result in remuneration of as much as 10 Rs per litre.
Regarding productivity enhancing inputs this relies on AHD. Advisory and training on optimal
utilization of locally available feed resources and feed supplementation has recently started with feed
demos undertaken and plans to make available feed supplementation underway pending award of
contract to APCO to supply feed.
Market opportunity and business support to access forward and backward linkages – although
farmers have a ready access to markets, a tieup with a processor could not only secure more
remunerative returns and also further develop the market for high quality livestock products by
supplying high quality consistent market animals. The mission had a promising discussion with
PineCone processing company located in Guwahati aiming to produce hygienic meat products who is
interested to purchase high quality pigs, bucks and poultry. PineCone is a PPP with APCO.
PineCone has a network of meat shops throughout Assam and other states and currently has capacity
for 5 metric tons daily but processes 2 tons due to lack of quality supply.
Groups need business advisory and handholding support to develop a federation and access input and
output markets; the PCU provided proposals from 3 SP, none of which had necessary experience.
The mission met with Orion Consulting company which not only have the necessary expertise but are
also implementing an EU funded project which is similar to the AACP goat and pig component and
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targets 1500 farmers in 5 districts (Barpeta, Darrong, Nalbari, Kamrup, Marigaon ) with a focus on
developing business plans at the group and farmer level. The project which started January 2012 with
support of 2 NGOs has been slowed due to the reliance on AI to delivery breed improvement for
goats and pigs; the cold chain to enable AI has proved problematic. A further benefit of the Orion
program has been to link farmers to feed companies and the development of local support providers
who are lead farmers trained to provide inputs and services.
Livestock Development Policy – the Livestock Development Forum met to discuss priorities and lay
out a schedule for development of the Policy. The LDP needs to build on opportunities and
resources, identify and address constraints and policies and reforms necessary for the state’s livestock
sector. The LDP will draw on existing reports, studies, contributions from the Livestock
Development Forum and consultancy support as needed. It became clear that a facilitator for the
process will be needed and ILRI was suggested. The plan for drafting the Policy document includes
the following key milestones: by 15 January notification of Task Force; by 15 February framework
developed; by 28 February state level consultation; by 15 March district level consultation and 15
April local level consultation. A first draft is planned by 30 May 2014.
AACP provides an important model for livestock development for the state. Comparison to other
initiatives by ATMA, state plan schemes, RKVY, shows a potentially sustainable market oriented
program. District level implementers indicated for example that in comparison to ATMA, AACP not
only provides breeding animals (boars or bucks) but insurance, organizes farmers into groups and
supports market linkages, support for housing and scheduled regular vaccination.
Monitoring and Evaluation Report – review of report and some questionable results highlighted
request for clarity on how data for dairy productivity and cost of production were collected. Further,
clarity is sought on how the consultant proposes to access the advantages of MPI vs DSC. The
consultant Mott MacDonald was put in touch with the M&E consultant for the NDSP who is
collecting similar data to come up with one common strategy that would not only benefit AACP but
enable comparison between Assam and the priority states under the NDSP.
Preparation for the ICR – As noted above, AACP has implemented activities across the value
chain. In preparation for the ICR which will cover project 2005 to 2015, a stock taking was initiated
of the activities, beneficiaries reached, impact and reports and studies resulting from AACP. The
preparation of this overview is underway by PCU-Livestock. Studies generated by AACP will also
inform the Livestock Development Policy.
Agreed actions
What
Assam Dairy Development & AI
Outsourcing updated documents
reflecting mission comments and
procurement plan
Agreement from AH&Vety not to
transfer any district level project
implementing officers during
duration of project
Additional support for PCU
Livestock (2 junior vet officers and
1 admin officer)
Develop TOR and contract ILRI to
facilitate the development of Assam
Livestock Development Policy
Assam Livestock Development
Policy, draft complete
By who
By when
PCU/WAMUL
Immediate
PCU/Director AH&Vety
Immediate
PCU
December 31, 2013
PCU
December 31, 2013
PCU/ILRI
May 30, 2014
Proposal from Orion Consulting to
facilitate market linkages for goat
and pig federated groups
Complete input support for
remaining goat and pig groups in
Kamrup
Provide at least 100 lead pig farmers
with 1 purebred boar and 2 purebred
females; and promote these as
breeder herds and provide contact
information to other farmers (note
these offspring become source for
remaining 2 districts)
Complete group formation of
remaining 300 groups of goats and
pigs in Goalpara and Marigaon; and
Darrang and Nalbari for goats. And
commence supply of inputs.
Deliver inputs (buck or boar, feed,
and training support) to 80
additional groups in the forest
communities of 6 districts where
these groups formed by forest
department. Note this activity now
to be coordinated by AH&Vety
(ATMA not interested to be
involved)
Guidelines developed on alternative
housing for goats and pigs, to
include indication of costing and
effectiveness (eg disease, predators
etc)
Award contract to APCO to supply
feed supplement for dairy
subcomponent
Stocktaking of AACP impacts along
the value chain, updated draft to be
prepared
PCU
January 21, 2014
PCU
January 30, 2014
PCU
January 30, 2014
PCU
May 31, 2014
PCU Forestry
January 30, 2014
PCU
February 20 2014
PCU
December 30 2013
PCU
March 31, 2014
Annex 06 – Monitoring and Evaluation
Suggestions on the format of the report: The report should follow the following structure 1. General discussion on how the project is meeting its overall goals of increased commercialization,
collaboration with the private sector and improved targeting performance and whether or not its
meeting its annual activity and outcome targets as well as more specific goals such establishment of
the ground water monitoring system, beel legislation and convergence of ATMA programs. The
discussion should include the following aspects:
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Project’s targeting performance (% of surveyed beneficiaries responding to the project selection
criteria) and descriptive information about the characteristics of the beneficiaries under
Investment grants, fisheries, and livestock and forestry groups;
Project performance with encouraging commercialization (e.g. share of key produced output sold)
under ATMA, investment grants, fisheries, livestock, roads and markets;
Project performance in facilitating collaboration with private sector (e.g. measured by the value
of output sold and value of inputs purchased relative to respective control groups) by ATMA
and investment grants.
2. Results framework with some narrative of whether or not the project is on course to meeting its
outcome targets. Each indicator in the results framework should be supplemented by two additional
indicators to be developed by the consultant with the advice from the project;
3. Operational implications – the recommendations pertaining to issues discerned by the consultant
during the report period; the recommendations should not focus on project design (this is will be done
separately during the project evaluation phase), nor on project implementation arrangements, unless
there is a deviation from the normal agreed arrangements, but rather on additional measures and
activities which could improve the likelihood of meeting the project’s activity and outcome targets;
IV.
Regional summaries – because of the decentralized project implementation arrangements it will
be useful, in addition to the general report, to provide region-by-region summary of project performance.
All indicators should be consistently reported in units noted in the results framework.
• The consultant should consider the concept of social mobility matrix to better illustrate the impact
of the project on the welfare of the respondents (according to the sample provided).
• Detailed comments on the survey questionnaires
• Livestock (comments have been provided separately)
• Agriculture ATMA
• In general please coordinate with ATMA on additional statistics and measurements to supplement
survey data.
• Suggested formulation of the auxiliary questions: percentage of beneficiary farmers obtaining at
least 30 percent of the yield increase shown on demonstration plots;
• Comments on the questionnaire:
• Overall: instead of ‘training’ please use ‘training/demonstration plots’
• Question 21. Reformulate the question into “Did you participate in any training/demonstration
organized by ATMA in your village last year?”
• New question - “Did you attend the field day?”
• If “yes” to the previous question, then a new question: “What was the yield obtained on the
demonstration plot?”
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If “yes” to the question before last then new question asking for qualitative response: “What were
the key findings presented?”
Question 23 – not necessary – farmers may not be able to distinguish between different
organizations
Question 24 – please use ‘training/demonstration plots’
Question 25 – please split ‘better farming practice/improved farming technology’ into two
different answers one for ‘crop production’ and one for ‘vegetables’. Please replace
‘livestock’ with ‘goat, pig, poultry and fish’. Please take out ‘sericulture’ and ‘bee keeping’
Before Question 29 please introduce a new question: ‘what was the yield of the main
crop/product?’ and ask the responded to name the crop and the yield in mounds per bigha (or
other measurements in case of livestock and fish products)
Supplement Question 29 with two questions for farmers-beneficiaries who had participated in
training/demonstration days ‘If you had adopted the technology, are you satisfied with yield
levels obtained?’ and ‘what was the yield of the crop/product for which the technology was
adopted. Please ask the responded to name the crop and the yield in mounds per bigha (or
other measurements in case of livestock and fish products)
Replace question 32 with the following: “How actively have you participated in
training/demonstration days?” and with the following answers: “Fully”, “Substantially” and
“Only sporadically”.
Question 33 - please amend the answers by adding the following options: “Zero” and ‘Four or
more”;
Introduce new question after Question 33 – “what was the yield before and after the
demonstration?” Please ask the responded to name the crop and the yield in mounds per bigha
(or other measurements in case of livestock and fish products)
Question 35 – in the answers section please replace ‘agriculture’ and ‘horticulture’ with ‘crops’,
‘vegetables’, ‘floriculture’. Please correct the spelling of ‘duckery’ and remove ‘apiculture’.
Question 38 – amend the codes by adding ‘demonstrations’, ‘progressive farmer’ and amend
parameters by adding ‘marketing’ and ‘livestock’.
Question 39 – please separate ‘available of improved seeds’ for ‘crops’ and ‘vegetables. Please
add “improved crop production practices’ and ‘improved vegetable production practices’.
Under (h) replace ‘products’ with ‘agriculture products’. Remove options (i) and (l);
Agriculture STW
In Section E please add the following questions: “What is horsepower of your STW?”; “Do you
use your STW for purposes other than irrigation?”, and “If yes, then provide details”; “Do
you rent your STW out to other farmers? – Yes/No”; and “Where did you hear about the
program?” – “Attended promotional event in my village”; “Attended promotional event in
another village”, “Head from other project beneficiary”; and “other”.
In Question 23 and all subsequent questions replace “summer” season with “other (pre-Kharif)”.
After Question 25 add a new question: “In your opinion, the irrigation needs of your ASG have
been met….?” – “Fully”, “Substantially” and “To the limited extent”.
After Question 25 add a new question: “In your opinion, the demand for STWs outside of your
ASG is ….?” – “Very large”, “Sizable”, “Limited” and “Do not know”.
After Question 25 add a new question: “In your opinion, since your ASG received the STW
pump, the demand for STWs outside of your ASG has ….?” – “Increased”, “Remained
stable”, “Diminished” and “Do not know”.
Agriculture Tractor
Question 6 – replace “STW” with “Tractor”;
Question 22 – please amend the answers by adding the following options: “Zero” and ‘Four or
more”;
In Section E please add the following questions: “What is horsepower of your tractor?”
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Before Question 26 please add the new question: “Where did you hear about the program?” –
“Attended promotional event in my village”; “Attended promotional event in another
village”, “Head from other project beneficiary”; and “other”.
• After Question 27 please add “Do you predominantly use your tractor for the purposes other than
tillage and similar farm operations”, and “If yes, then provide details”;
• Questions 28, 29 and 30 - replace ‘in a year’ with ‘the past 12 months’
• Question 31 – provide three optional answers “Tillage and other field work”, “Transport” and
“Other purposes” - all in hours.
• Add new Question - “Do you rent your tractor out to the farmers outside of you ASG? – Yes/No”;
and “If yes, provide options “Tillage”; “Transport”, “Other operations”.
• For every option ask responded to state price (with or without diesel provided by ASG) either by
area (e.g. bigha), distance (e.g. km) or weight (e.g. tons).
• Remove Questions 32 through 35.
• Add a question: “Did you receive training in tractor operations and maintenance?” – “if, yes
please indicate one of the following: “Farm machinery testing and operations center”,
“Agriculture Department training center”, “Tractor dealer training program” and “Other”.
• In Question 44 and all subsequent questions replace “summer” season with “other (pre-Kharif)”.
• After Question 46 add a new question: “In your opinion, the tractor needs of your ASG have been
met….?” – “Fully”, “Substantially” and “To the limited extent”.
• After Question 46 add a new question: “In your opinion, the demand for tractors outside of your
ASG is ….?” – “Very large”, “Sizable”, “Limited” and “Do not know”.
• After Question 46 add a new question: “In your opinion, since your ASG received the tractor, the
demand for tractors outside of your ASG has ….?” – “Increased”, “Remained stable”,
“Diminished” and “Do not know”.
• (Agriculture – Micro irrigation? To what component this refers to? Microwatershed?)
• In Question 34 and all subsequent questions replace “summer” season with “other (pre-Kharif)”.
• Agriculture Rural Roads and Market
• Question 19 – please amend the answers by adding the following options: “Zero” and “Four or
more”;
• Question 20 – please expand parameters by distinguishing between “crops”, “vegetables”,
“fruits”, and “other”.
• Market traders and roads – no comments
• The questionnaires for Forestry, Beel fishery, Fisheries pond and Fisheries community tanks to be
shared with the SPU technical specialists.
PCU M&E ANALYST – SUGGESTED TERMS OF REFERENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Scope of Activities
The M&E Analyst will work with designated counterparts in the ARIAS Society, the World Bank and
government institutions to provide ongoing analysis of the impact of project specific activities.
His/her duties will include, but not be restricted to, the following activities:
(a)
Together with the Senior M&E Advisor, provide ongoing advice and guidance to the Project
Director and the ARIAS Society on results of the monitoring and evaluation of the individual project
activities;
(b)
Together with the Senior M&E Advisor, provide ongoing advice and guidance to the Project
Director and the ARIAS Society on the impact of policies associated with promotion of private sector
activity, agriculture processing and marketing, fisheries, local government intervention,
(c)
Together with the Senior M&E Advisor, guide the design, implementation and analysis of the
periodic survey of project impact, and use the results of this analysis to demonstrate the impact of the
project to the Government of Assam and the World Bank.
(d)
Work with the World Bank experts to guide the design, implementation and analysis of the final
survey of project impact, and to use the results of this analysis to demonstrate the impact of the project
and policies supported by the project reform to the Government of Assam.
(e)
Liaise with key project stakeholders at state and district level and the private sector, and ensure
that their views are shared with the Senior M&E Advisor.
(f)
Collect and prepare other relevant information as required.
Timing
The appointment will be for 12 months during the period from April 2014 to March 2015.
Qualifications
(a)
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, statistics or equivalent with at least 5 years
experience in the public or private sector or Master’s degree with at least 2 year of experience in
government or the private sector.
(b)
A demonstrated ability to collect, organize and analyze project and policy related information;
and to present this work in a clear and logical manner.
(c)
A demonstrated ability to work with government officials and to clarify and explain complex
issues in an appropriate manner.
(d)
A wide knowledge of the agricultural sector in Assam, and the key institutions which influence its
development.
Suggested Framework for Sustainability Analysis
Highly sustainable (3 out of 3 points)
Continued operation
Fisheries
X
STWs
STW is operation, and
does not have an
immediate need for major
repair work or
replacement.
Economic sustainability
Fish productivity level at
least 25 percent higher
than the projected
minimum level
More than two crop
seasons during a calendar
year (January to
December)
Community
participation
The group is formally
registered and its members
strongly believe that the
group will continue to
function in the next 3 to 5
years.
The STW group is
involved in more than one
joint economic activity
(pooled input purchases,
joint marketing and etc.)
or its members strongly
believe that the group will
Tractor
The tractor is in operation
and does not have an
immediate need for major
repair or replacement
Milk producers
The tractor is 1,125 or
more hours in operation
during a calendar year
Common daily poor more
than 125 liters per day
X
Micro watershed
X
Forestry
X
ATMA
X
The output levels are at
least 25 percent higher
than those achieved
immediately after the subproject completion.
The group is involved in
more than one economic
activity
The obtained yield level
increase is more than 40
percent of that
demonstrated.
continue to function in the
next 3 to 5 years.
The tractor group is
involved in more than one
joint economic activity
(pooled input purchases,
joint marketing and etc.)
The group members
strongly believe that the
group will continue to
function in the next 3 to 5
years.
The group members
contribute cash or labor to
the drainage maintenance
work
The group members
strongly believe that the
group will continue to
function in the next 3 to 5
years.
X
Note: To allow for intergroup comparisons of sustainability the ratings of “highly sustainable”, “sustainable” and
“unsustainable” will be assignment the values of, respectively, 3, 2 and 1. The beneficiaries selected for
sustainability analysis should have received project support more than 3 years before the survey.
Sustainable (2 out of 3 possible points)
Continued operation
Fisheries
X
STWs
Tractor
STW is operation, and
does not have an
immediate need for major
repair work or
replacement.
The tractor does not have
an immediate need for
major repair or
replacement
Milk producers
X
Micro watershed
X
Economic
sustainability
Community
participation
Fish productivity level is
within 85 to 125 percent
range of the projected
minimum level
On average about two crop
seasons during a calendar
year (January to
December)
The group is formally
registered
The tractor is in operation
between 850 and 1,250
hours during a calendar
year
Common daily poor is
between 90-125 liters per
day
The output levels are
between 85 and 125
percent of those achieved
immediately after the subproject completion.
The group is involved in
one economic activity
Forestry
X
ATMA
X
The obtained yield level
increase is between 25 to
40 percent of that
demonstrated.
The STW group members
believe that it is likely that
the group will continue to
function in the next 3 to 5
years.
The tractor group is
involved in one joint
economic activity (pooled
input purchases, joint
marketing and etc.)
The group members
believe that it is likely that
the group will continue to
function in the next 3 to 5
years.
The group members
believe that they will
contribute cash or labor to
the drainage maintenance
workin the next 3 to 5
years
The group
membersbelieve it is likely
that it will continue to
function in the next 3 to 5
years.
X
Unsustainable (1 out of 3 possible points)
Continued operation
Fisheries
X
STWs
STW has an immediate
need for major repair work
or replacement.
Tractor
The tractor has an
immediate need for major
repair or replacement
Economic
sustainability
Community
participation
Fish productivity level is
below 85 percent of the
projected minimum level
On average less than two
crop seasons during a
calendar year (January to
December)
The group is not registered
The tractor is in operation
less than 850 hours during
a calendar year
Common daily poor is less
than 90 liters per day
Milk producers
X
Micro watershed
X
Forestry
X
ATMA
X
The output levels are
below 85 percent of those
achieved immediately after
the sub-project
completion.
The group is not involved
in a single economic
activity
The obtained yield level
increase is below 25
percent of that
demonstrated.
The STW group members
do not believe that it is
likely that the group will
continue to function in the
next 3 to 5 years.
The tractor group does not
have any joint economic
activities (pooled input
purchases, joint marketing
and etc.)
The group members do not
believe that it is likely that
the group will continue to
function in the next 3 to 5
years.
The group members do not
believe that they will
contribute cash or labor to
the drainage maintenance
workin the next 3 to 5
years
The group members do not
believe it is likely that it
will continue to function in
the next 3 to 5 years.
X
Annex: 07 Rural Roads and Markets
UPGRADATION WORKS UNDER ADDITIONAL FINANCING OF AACP
STATUS AS ON 30th NOVEMBER, 2013
Sl.
Name of Road
Package Road
Total
No.
length No. of
(Km) Bridges
Start Completion Contract
Date
Date
Amount
(Rs Lakh)
Name of Contractor
Phy.
Prog.
Amt.
Spent
(Rs
Lakh)
Fin.
Prog.
Remarks
SONITPUR DISTRICT
1 Chandamari Bengali to
DulungmukhRd.
AACPAF-SN11
11.03
2
3-Apr13
2-Oct-14
713.48
M/s Sailaja
Commercial
43.00%
Work under
progress, Bill
for Rs 200.54
Lakh under
process at
PIU
2 Jamuguri to Gomiripal
Road
AACPAF-SN12
12.16
0
4-Apr13
3-Oct-14
581.02
J.C. Construction Pvt.
Ltd.
34.00%
Work under
progress
23.19
2
3 DhumerghatTarangapur AACProad
AF-GLP1
12.87
2
3130-Jan-15
Jul-13
1109.88 M.P. Agarwala
7.00%
Work under
progress,
Mobilzation
advance of Rs
55.49 Lakh
under proces
at PCU.
4 DarrangiriNandashwar
road
AACPAF-GLP2A
6.00
3
9Mar13
8-Sep-14
490.90
DharmeswarKachari
58.00% 203.12 41.38% Work under
progress
5 DarrangiriNandashwar
road
AACPAF-GLP2B
4.00
3
3130-Jan-15
Jul-13
550.30
Merle Construction &
Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
20.00%
6 DarrangiriNandashwar
road
AACPAF-GLP2C
4.45
2
11Mar13
10-Sep-14
560.61
Merle Construction &
Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
54.00% 179.49 32.02% Work under
progress
7 Nepalikhuti to
Bhojmala road
AACPAF-GLP3
11.47
3
5Mar13
4-Sep-14
831.54
Tech Point Engineers
38.00% 194.85
8 MaladharaBarobaguan AACPAF-GLP-
10.80
3
3-Sep- 2-Mar-15
971.20
M/s P.K. and Company 28.00% 48.56 5.00% Work under
TOTAL
1294.50
GOALPARA DISTRICT
Work under
progress
Work under
progress, Bill
for Rs 207.29
Lakh under
process
UPGRADATION WORKS UNDER ADDITIONAL FINANCING OF AACP
STATUS AS ON 30th NOVEMBER, 2013
Sl.
Name of Road
road
Package Road
Total
No.
length No. of
(Km) Bridges
4
TOTAL
Start Completion Contract
Date
Date
Amount
(Rs Lakh)
Name of Contractor
Phy.
Prog.
Amt.
Spent
(Rs
Lakh)
13
Fin.
Prog.
Remarks
progress
49.59
16
4514.43
626.01
AACPAF-NL-7
3.96
1
28Feb13
27-Aug-14
209.30
M/s B.N. Sharma
7.00%
Work under
progress
10 Road from
AACPJagaraSatrasupa via
AF-NL-8
Sanirammandal LP
School to Khakharisal
LP school &Baishyasupa
6.71
0
5-Jul13
4-Jan-15
286.12
Matlebuddin Ahmed
2.00%
Work under
progress
11 From
fromBelsorKendubari
via Gandhia to
NalbariPalla Road at
Sukekuchi
5.21
0
5-Jul13
4-Jan-15
229.31
AshutoshChakraborty
3.00%
Work under
progress
12 Road from NalbariPalla AACPRoad near Sukekuchi to AF-NLBhojkuchi (Tihu)
10
5.13
0
2-Sep- 1-Mar-15
13
260.02
M/s B.N. Sharma
Under
mobilzation
13 Belsor PWD IB to
JagraMulakmua Road
via Nalicha
AACPAF-NL17
4.04
0
31Oct13
30-Jan-15
186.46
M/s Deka Engineering
Construction
Under
mobilzation
14 Road from
PiplibariGohaighar via
Tengabari, Kaihati to
Ulubari
AACPAF-NL18
4.66
0
1Nov13
31-Jan-15
283.76
M/s KIDC
Under
mobilzation
15 Kuchiarchuk to Bahjani AACPPHE via Dhoptal
AF-NL19
6.12
0
18Nov13
17-Feb-15
317.61
Matlebuddin Ahmed
Under
mobilzation
35.84
1
12.34
1
M/s
AnupamNirmanPvtLtd
Under
mobilzation
12.34
1
NALBARI DISTRICT
9 MukalmuaAddatari via
Narayanpur
AACPAF-NL-9
TOTAL
1772.58
BARPETA DISTRICT
16 Dr. Jinaram Das Road
(Balance work of BR-5
under AACP)
TOTAL
AACPAF-BR15
5Nov13
4-Feb-15
568.14
568.14
UPGRADATION WORKS UNDER ADDITIONAL FINANCING OF AACP
STATUS AS ON 30th NOVEMBER, 2013
Sl.
Name of Road
Package Road
Total
No.
length No. of
(Km) Bridges
Start Completion Contract
Date
Date
Amount
(Rs Lakh)
17 Dagaon Road (0-3Km)
AACPAF-JH13
3.00
0
7Nov13
18 Raidangkamargaon
Road (2nd Km to 8th
Km)
AACPAF-JH14
7.00
0
460.05
10.00
0
625.01
13.35
0
13.35
0
20 Chorgola to Chandrapur AACPvia Kaliganj bazar
AF-KMJ(Ch.0.00 to 9.60Km)
5A
9.60
0
31Oct13
31-Mar-15
21 Chorgola to Chandrapur AACPvia Kaliganj bazar
AF-KMJ(Ch.9.60 to 16.804 Km) 5B
6.60
1
18Nov13
22 Kaliganj BTC to
SrimantaKanishail via
Boslabazar
8.83
2
20Mar13
25.03
3
2537.99
169.34
23
11627.00
Name of Contractor
Phy.
Prog.
Amt.
Spent
(Rs
Lakh)
Fin.
Prog.
Remarks
JORHAT DISTRICT
TOTAL
6-Nov-14
164.96
AtinBarua
Under
mobilzation
Under award
SIVASAGAR DISTRICT
19 Aaideopukhuri Road
(from teokghat to
Sapekhati)
AACPAF-SIV16
TOTAL
31Oct13
30-Jan-15
314.35
B. K. More
Work under
progress
732.25
Raju Choudhury
Work under
progress
31-Mar-15
739.56
M/s Modern
Construction & Co
Work under
progress
19-Sep-14
1066.18 Abdul Latif
314.35
KARIMGANJ DISTRICT
TOTAL
Grand Total for 8
Districts
AACPAF-KMJ6
28.00% 143.59
Work under
progress
769.61
Markets selected for infrastructure development under AACP-AF:: Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl District
No
PWD
Division
Name of market
No of markets
WSM
RH
(Whole (Rural
Sale
Haat)
Market)
Date of
Agreement
/ Start
Date of
Completion
Contract
Amount (Rs)
Name of
Contractor
Status
Status of Status of Status
MMDC
MOU
of site
formatio
handov
n
er
1
2
1 Darrang
3
4
Mangaldoi Tangni WSM
Rural Roads
5
1
Namkhola RH
Nepali Bazaar
WSM
6
1
1
Silbori RH
1
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
22-Oct-13
21-Oct-14
21759828.00 M/s B.S.P.
Verma
Work
awarded
Under process
19-Oct-13
18-Jul-14
10873775.00 PabitraBoro Work
awarded
Under process
22-Oct-13
21-Oct-14
20486379.00 M/s B.S.P.
Verma
Work
awarded
Under process
8-Nov-13
7-Aug-14
8728920.00 Hari Das
Work
awarded
Under process
Panbari WSM
1
15-Nov-13 14-Nov-14
12294811.00 MeghrajUpa Work
dhyay
awarded
Under process
Ramhari WSM
1
15-Nov-13 14-Nov-14
22903997.00 MeghrajUpa Work
dhyay
awarded
Under process
14
97047710.00
2 Udalguri
Udalguri Orang RH
Rural Roads
Bhergaon RH
Majbat WSM
1
18-Sep-13
17-Jun-14
12592532.00 M/s B.S.P.
Verma
Work
awarded
Under process
1
18-Sep-13
17-Jun-14
10638567.00 M/s B.S.P.
Verma
Work
awarded
Under process
21314600.00 PabitraBoro Work
awarded
Under process
1
27-Nov-13 26-Nov-14
44545699.00
3 Sonitpur
Sonitpur
AACP
Gohpur RH
Lokhora WSM
1
1
Bindukuri RH
Dikorai WSM
1
1
26-Nov-13 25-Aug-14
11983000.00 PutulBaruah Work
awarded
Done
Under Process
16-Nov-13 15-Nov-14
20202587.00 Manohar
Das
Work
awarded
Done
Under Process
26-Sep-13
25-Jun-14
12557920.00 MrigenBaru Work
a
awarded
Done
Under Process
5-Oct-13
4-Oct-14
30415288.00 M/s J.C.
Work
Construction awarded
Done
Under Process
Borsola RH
1
27-Nov-13 26-Aug-14
7787841.00 PabitraBoro Work
awarded
Done
Under Process
Garubandha RH
1
05.11.2013
(LOA)
9964471.00 Matlebuddin Work
Ahmed
awarded
Done
Under Process
Borgaon RH
1
16-Nov-13 15-Aug-14
12305487.00 M/s
Work
Saudamini& awarded
Co.
Done
Under Process
105216594.00
4 Nagaon
Nagaon
Ambagan WSM
Rural Roads
Balisatra WSM
1
13-Sep-13
12-Sep-14
13265770.00 M/s UCN
Work
Construction awarded
Co
Under process
1
6-Nov-13
5-Nov-14
23096242.00 Ramesh Kr
Agarwalla
Under process
Work
awarded
Markets selected for infrastructure development under AACP-AF:: Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl District
No
PWD
Name of market
Date of
Agreement
/ Start
Date of
Completion
Contract
Amount (Rs)
Name of
Contractor
Status
6
7
8
9
10
11
Santijan RH
1
25-Sep-13
24-Jun-14
12349087.00 Ramesh Kr
Agarwalla
Work
awarded
Under process
Nakhuti RH
1
5-Nov-13
4-Aug-14
9867647.00 Ismail Ali
Work
awarded
Under process
Murajhar RH
1
1-Nov-13
31-Jul-14
Work
awarded
Under process
Kathiatoli RH
1
30-Oct-13
29-Jul-14
8378480.00 M/s Ankur
Enterprise
Work
awarded
Under process
Singia RH
1
23-Oct-13
22-Jul-14
14174753.00 Ramesh Kr
Agarwalla
Work
awarded
Under process
Amsoi RH
1
19-Nov-13 18-Aug-14
10722915.00 M/s P.J.
Engineers
Work
awarded
Under process
Katahguri RH
1
23-Oct-13
11726406.00 Ramesh Kr
Agarwalla
Work
awarded
Under process
Division
1
2
3
No of markets
WSM
RH
(Whole (Rural
Sale
Haat)
Market)
4
5
22-Jul-14
12997535.00 Zakir
Hussain
Status of Status of Status
MMDC
MOU
of site
formatio
handov
n
er
12
13
116578835.00
5 Morigaon
Sonitpur
AACP
Habibarangabari
WSM
1
21-Nov-13 20-Nov-14
24351865.00 Ramesh Kr
Agarwalla
Under process
Jaluguti WSM
1
23-Sep-13
22-Sep-14
18944319.00 M/s UCN
Construction
Co
Under process
Nakhola WSM
1
4-Dec-13
3-Dec-14
20026116.00 ShahiMd
Karim
Under process
Laharighat WSM
1
9-Oct-13
8-Oct-14
23993937.00 ShahiMd
Karim
Under process
25-Sep-13
24-Jun-14
11126365.00 Ramesh Kr
Agarwalla
Under process
19959218.00 M/s Unique
Construction
Under process
Kushtoli RH
Nellie WSM
1
1
12-Nov-13 11-Nov-14
118401820.00
6 Baksa
Mushalpur
R&B
Baganpara RH
1
25-Sep-13
24-Jun-14
11921356.00 M/s
AnupamNir
manPvt Ltd
Work
awarded
Under process
Subankhata RH
1
24-Sep-13
23-Jun-14
9811662.00 M/s
AnupamNir
Work
awarded
Under process
14
Markets selected for infrastructure development under AACP-AF:: Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl District
No
PWD
Name of market
Division
1
2
3
No of markets
WSM
RH
(Whole (Rural
Sale
Haat)
Market)
4
5
6
Date of
Agreement
/ Start
Date of
Completion
Contract
Amount (Rs)
Name of
Contractor
Status
7
8
9
10
11
Status of Status of Status
MMDC
MOU
of site
formatio
handov
n
er
12
13
manPvt Ltd
Mushalpur WSM
1
Simla RH
1
25-Sep-13
24-Sep-14
24236830.00 M/s
AnupamNir
manPvt Ltd
Work
awarded
Under process
24-Sep-13
23-Jun-14
11762854.00 M/s
AnupamNir
manPvt Ltd
Work
awarded
Under process
Work
awarded
Under process
M/s
Work
AnupamNir awarded
manPvt Ltd
Under process
7533161.00 SureswarMa Work
zumdar
awarded
Under process
9432536.00 Merle
Work
Construction awarded
& Marketing
Pvt Ltd
Under process
57732702.00
7 Nalbari
Guwahati
AACP
Kaplabari WSM
1
25-Sep-13
24-Sep-14
13835986.00 BirenDeka
Kashimpur WSM
1
5-Nov-13
4-Nov-14
18314222.00
30-Jul-14
Belsor RH
1
31-Oct-13
KariaBijulighatRH
1
27-Nov-13 26-Aug-14
Bori Tapa Thuti
Kata Milan Bazar
WSM
1
25-Nov-13 24-Nov-14
15513836.00 BirenDeka
Work
awarded
Under process
64629741.00
8 Barpeta
Guwahati
AACP
Kalgachia WSM
1
Sarupeta WSM
1
16-Nov-13 15-Nov-14
15690805.00 Matlebuddin Under
Ahmed
rebid
Under process
26963577.00 M/s
AnupamNir
manPvt Ltd
Under process
Work
awarded
42654382.00
9 Kamrup
Guwahati
AACP
Khetri (Kamrup
Metro) RH
1
23-Sep-13
22-Jun-14
Jorshimuli
(Kamrup Rural)
1
14-Nov-13 13-Aug-14
10540167.00 Rohini Kr
Pathak
Under process
11021640.00 M/s M.P.
AgarwallaPv
Under process
14
Markets selected for infrastructure development under AACP-AF:: Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl District
No
PWD
Name of market
Division
1
2
No of markets
WSM
RH
(Whole (Rural
Sale
Haat)
Market)
3
4
5
6
Date of
Agreement
/ Start
Date of
Completion
Contract
Amount (Rs)
Name of
Contractor
Status
7
8
9
10
11
RH
Hahim WSM
Status of Status of Status
MMDC
MOU
of site
formatio
handov
n
er
12
13
t Ltd
1
21-Nov-13 20-Nov-14
26943425.00 Anil Das
Under process
48505232.00
10 Bongaigaon
Bongaigaon Chakihali RH
Rural Roads
1
27-Nov-13 26-Aug-14
9499117.00 M/s
Under
Padmavati
rebid
Construction
Under process
Malegarh RH
1
1-Oct-13
30-Jun-14
8824640.00 Karun
Kumar Das
Work
awarded
Under process
Khagarpur RH
1
1-Oct-13
30-Jun-14
9592947.00 MrinalAdhik Work
ary
awarded
Under process
27916704.00
11 Dhubri
Dhubri AACP Kaldoba WSM
1
Pipulbari RH
Hatsingimari
(Kharuabandha)
WSM
14-Nov-13 13-Aug-14
20509333.00 M/s M.P.
Work
AgarwallaPv awarded
t Ltd
Under process
17286500.00 Kalpasingbor Work
doloi
awarded
Under process
20-Nov-13 19-Nov-14
25684260.00 Merle
Work
Construction awarded
& Marketing
Pvt Ltd
Under process
5-Dec-13
11962851.00 Parihash
Paul
Work
awarded
Under process
1
1
Kalapakani RH
1
4-Sep-14
75442944.00
12 Goalpara
Dhubri AACP Dhupdhara WSM
Darrangiri WSM
Sutarpara RH
1
20-Nov-13 19-Nov-14
24364057.00 M/s B.S.P.
Verma
Work
awarded
Under process
1
15-Nov-13 14-Nov-14
19446500.00 Ramesh
Kumar
Jajodia
Work
awarded
Under process
1
26-Nov-13 25-Nov-14
9822927.00 MrinalAdhik Work
Under process
14
Markets selected for infrastructure development under AACP-AF:: Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl District
No
PWD
Name of market
Division
1
2
3
No of markets
WSM
RH
(Whole (Rural
Sale
Haat)
Market)
4
5
Date of
Agreement
/ Start
Date of
Completion
Contract
Amount (Rs)
Name of
Contractor
Status
7
8
9
10
11
6
ary
Status of Status of Status
MMDC
MOU
of site
formatio
handov
n
er
12
13
14
awarded
53633484.00
Total
25
30
852305847.00
AACP-AF: Rural Road Component (Approach Roads to Dairies, MPIs)- Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl No. Package No.
Road Name
Length
(Km)
Agreement
Date / Start
Date
Date of
Completion
Contract Amount Name of Contractor
(Rs)
Progress
(Approach Roads to Dairies, MPIs)
DISTRICT: MORIGAON
1
AF-MR-ML (DAIRY)- Link Road to Annapurna MPI, Bangalpara
27
0.65
18-Nov-13
17-May-14
5509798.00 AshimJyoti Bora
Recently awarded
2
AF-MR-ML (DAIRY)- Link Road to BhurbandhaSuravi DUSS Ltd
28
0.70
11-Nov-13
10-May-14
4427486.00 AbhijitSaikia
Recently awarded
9937284.00
Recently awarded
Sub-Total
1.35
DISTRICT: NAGAON
3
AF-NGN-ML
(DAIRY)-31
Link Road from RaikataIslampur Road to
Laxmi DCS, Milikbasti
3.00
13-Nov-13
12-Nov-14
12599003.00 M/s UCN
Construction Co
4
AF-NGN-ML
(DAIRY)-32
Link Road from Hojai Lanka Road to Basudev
DCS, DakhinJamunamandal
1.20
18-Nov-13
17-May-14
4778808.00 Amar Chand Dey
Recently awarded
5
AF-NGN-ML
(DAIRY)-33
Link Road from HojaiJurapukhuri Road to
Gitanjali DCS, Dhanuharbasti
1.50
18-Nov-13
17-May-14
6195464.00 Probir Dutta
Recently awarded
6
AF-NGN-ML
(DAIRY)-34
Link Road from NH-36 to JamunaVelly DCS,
Changmajipathar
0.68
20-Nov-13
19-Nov-14
4249600.00 Paban Kumar Saikia Recently awarded
Sub-Total
6.38
27822875.00
Total (A)
7.73
37760159.00
Recently awarded
Recently awarded
(Approach Roads to Fisheries)
DISTRICT: MORIGAON
1
AF-MRML(FISHERY)-12
Construction of road from CharipuniaBeel to
Chabukdhara
2.10
22-Nov-13
21-Nov-14
9755122.00
BinoyBhushan
Dutta
Recently awarded
AACP-AF: Rural Road Component (Approach Roads to Dairies, MPIs)- Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl No. Package No.
Road Name
Length
(Km)
Agreement
Date / Start
Date
Date of
Completion
Contract Amount Name of Contractor
(Rs)
Progress
2
AF-MRML(FISHERY)-13
Construction of road from DimalBeel to
Silsang
2.00
11-Nov-13
10-Nov-14
9137600.00
Suhrab Uddin
Recently awarded
3
AF-MR-ML
(FISHERY)-25
JanparBeel to Khandapukhuri Road
2.00
15-Nov-13
14-Nov-14
9728951.00
JadabKonwar
Recently awarded
4
AF-MR-ML
(FISHERY)-26
DubaritoliBeel to Azarabari Road
3.70
20-Nov-13
19-Feb-15
16375012.00
Ramesh Kr
Agarwalla
Recently awarded
Sub-Total
9.80
44996685.00
Recently awarded
DISTRICT: GOLAGHAT
5
AF-GLT-ML
(FISHERY)-14
AmguriBachapatharBeel to PWD Road
2.00
13-Nov-13
12-Nov-14
8882357.00
JibanChutia
Recently awarded
6
AF-GLT-ML
(FISHERY)-15
Nagajuri to Dhansiripar Road (through
Nagajuri Christian Basti)
5.10
27-Nov-13
26-Feb-15
21086887.00
GirinChutia
Recently awarded
7
AF-GLT-ML
(FISHERY)-16
Hatighuli to Gelabeel Road
1.50
4-Nov-13
3-Nov-14
6765528.00
BiswanathAgarwalla Recently awarded
8
AF-GLT-ML
(FISHERY)-17
Doimaguri to AmguriPadumpathar PWD
Road
3.00
11-Nov-13
10-Nov-14
16021637.00
SagarGohain
Recently awarded
9
AF-GLT-ML
(FISHERY)-18
TonajanNabeel to Kachomari Road
2.00
12-Nov-13
11-Nov-14
10509646.00
Mohini Trade &
Construction
Recently awarded
Sub-Total
13.60
63266055.00
DISTRICT: GOALPARA
10
AF-GLP-ML
(FISHERY)-19
Bakaitari Part I to MatiaSinglitola Road
1.04
25-Nov-13
24-May-14
4646464.00
Motilal Sharma
Recently awarded
11
AF-GLP-ML
(FISHERY)-39
Construction of Road from Dariduri Fish
Seed Production Centre to AmbariBaguan
Roan
1.42
30-Nov-13
29-May-14
4481248.00
Habibur Rahman
Recently awarded
Recently awarded
Sub-Total
2.46
9127712.00
DISTRICT: JORHAT
12
AF-JH-ML
(FISHERY)-20
ArunaBoraliBeel to Kokilamukh Road
1.23
8-Nov-13
7-May-14
4973764.00
JayantaBezbaruah
13
AF-JH-ML
(FISHERY)-21
Pub SawguriBeel to Negheriting Road
2.00
7-Nov-13
6-Nov-14
10263507.00
M/s B. L. Agarwalla Recently awarded
Sub-Total
3.23
15237271.00
DISTRICT: KARIMGANJ
14
AF-KMJ-ML
(FISHERY)-22
Dasgram(PWD Batertol Point) to ToGandhai
Bazaar via Dasgram HS School Road
1.25
31-Oct-13
30-Oct-14
8097750.00
Dochania&
Company
Recently awarded
15
AF-KMJ-ML
Kaliganj Bazaar to Janakalyan/Fatepur Road
6.00
25-Nov-13
24-Feb-15
30318640.00
M/s SLT InfraconPvt Recently awarded
AACP-AF: Rural Road Component (Approach Roads to Dairies, MPIs)- Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl No. Package No.
Road Name
Length
(Km)
Agreement
Date / Start
Date
Date of
Completion
Contract Amount Name of Contractor
(Rs)
(FISHERY)-23
16
AF-KMJ-ML
(FISHERY)-24
Progress
Ltd
Kaliganj Bazaar to Chakirmukh Road
2.85
5-Nov-13
4-Feb-15
23592676.00
Sub-Total
10.10
62009066.00
Total (B)
39.19
194636789.00
Zakaria Ahmed
Recently awarded
(Approach Roads to Markets)
DISTRICT: MORIGAON & NAGAON
1
AF-SN-ML-1
Construction of approach road to Moirabari
Whole Sale Market in Morigaon District
0.84
Construction of approach road to Juria
Whole Sale Market in Nagaon District
0.41
Sub-Total
26-Nov-13
25-May-13
11247460.00
M/s Ankur
Enterprise
Recently awarded
13-Nov-13
12-Feb-14
3127566.00
Moksheduddin
Ahmed
Recently awarded
25-Nov-13
24-May-14
9019800.00
Debashish Bora
Recently awarded
8-Nov-13
7-Aug-14
10614580.00
1.25
DISTRICT: MORIGAON
2
AF-MR-ML-6
Construction of approach road to Kushtoli
Rural Haat Market in Morigaon District
0.02
Construction of approach road to Laharighat
Whole Sale Market in Morigaon District
0.21
Sub-Total
0.23
DISTRICT: NAGAON
3
4
AF-NGN-ML-9
AF-NGN-ML-11
Construction of approach road to Balisatra
Whole Sale Market in Nagaon District
1.28
Construction of approach road to Santijan
Rural Haat Market in Nagaon District
0.41
Construction of approach road to Nakhuti
Rural Haat Market in Nagaon District
0.10
Sub-Total
1.78
Construction of approach road to Kathiatoli
Rural Haat Market in Nagaon District
0.21
Construction of approach road to Katahguri
Rural Haat Market in Nagaon District
0.13
Construction of approach road to Singia
Rural Haat Market in Nagaon District
0.64
Construction of approach road to Murajhar
Rural Haat Market in Nagaon District
0.18
Sub-Total
1.15
Paban Kumar Saikia Recently awarded
AACP-AF: Rural Road Component (Approach Roads to Dairies, MPIs)- Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl No. Package No.
Road Name
Length
(Km)
Agreement
Date / Start
Date
Date of
Completion
Contract Amount Name of Contractor
(Rs)
Progress
18-Nov-13
17-May-14
5653088.00
AshimJyoti Bora
Recently awarded
20-Nov-13
19-May-14
8684314.00
M/s B.S.P.Verma
Recently awarded
5-Nov-13
4-Feb-14
3922587.00
Javed Ahmed
Recently awarded
8-Nov-13
7-Feb-14
3967565.00
NipulKalita
Recently awarded
13-Nov-13
12-Aug-14
17841638.42
Nabirul Islam
Recently awarded
DISTRICT: SONITPUR
5
AF-SN-ML-5
Construction of approach road to Gohpur
Rural Haat Market in Sonitpur District
0.49
Construction of approach road to Lokhora
Whole Sale Market in Sonitpur District
0.07
Construction of approach road to Bindukuri
Rural Haat Market in Sonitpur District
0.30
Construction of approach road to Dikorai
Whole Sale Market in Sonitpur District
0.62
Sub-Total
1.48
Construction of approach road to Namkhola
Rural Haat Market in Darrang District
0.35
Construction of approach road to Bhergaon
Rural Haat Market in Udalguri District
0.65
Sub-Total
1.00
DISTRICT: DARRANG & UDALGURI
6
AF-DU-ML-7
DISTRICT: LAKHIMPUR
7
AF-LKR-ML-8
Construction of approach road to Boginadi
Whole Sale Market in Lakhimpur District
0.35
Construction of approach road to Dejoo
Rural Haat Market in Lakhimpur District
0.16
Sub-Total
0.51
DISTRICT: NALBARI
8
AF-NL-ML-2
Construction of approach road to
Dhamdhama Whole Sale Market in Nalbari
District
0.08
Construction of approach road to Mukalmua
Whole Sale Market in Nalbari District
0.46
Sub-Total
0.54
DISTRICT: BARPETA
9
AF-BR-ML-3
Construction of approach road to Mandia
Whole Sale Market in Barpeta District
0.42
Construction of approach road to Bahari
Whole Sale Market in Barpeta District
0.84
Construction of approach road to Kalgachia
Whole Sale Market in Barpeta District
0.26
AACP-AF: Rural Road Component (Approach Roads to Dairies, MPIs)- Status as on 30th November, 2013
Sl No. Package No.
Road Name
Length
(Km)
Sub-Total
1.52
Construction of approach road to Natun
Bazaar Whole Sale Market in Cachar District
0.21
Construction of approach road to Sonai
Rural Haat Market in Cachar District
0.23
Agreement
Date / Start
Date
Date of
Completion
21-Nov-13
20-May-14
Contract Amount Name of Contractor
(Rs)
Progress
DISTRICT: CACHAR
10
AF-CH-ML-10
5640638.00
Sub-Total
0.44
Total (C)
9.88
79719236.42
Grand Total (A+B+C)
56.79
312116184.42
M/s B.S.P.Verma
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