Sikkim Tourism Infrastructure Project Progress Report

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project- Sikkim, India
DRAFT
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT

(January 2013 March 2013)
Project Management Implementation Unit Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation Government of Sikkim
South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

Quarterly Progress Report January 13 March 13 Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Govt. of Sikkim
Abbreviations
ADB CAAN DCC DoT DTA FY GPS IFB IHCAE INR KCT LA LDT LOA PIU PMIU STF Mn MOTCA NCB NPSC PCSS PMDSC NGO QPR IFB IHCAE INR SRP TBER MPR MAR TOR NEST PA PMP PPMS PPTA PRI PWD SATIDP SMEC TAAS SAS SBD SH SSTDS STRS TA TIC TA VDF WMM WWF TRRL Asian Development Bank Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Dharma Chakra Committee Department of Tourism Delegated Technical Assistance Financial Year Guru Padma Sambhava Information for Bidders Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Ecotourism Indian National Rupee Karmapa Charitable Trust Loan Agreement Lumbini Development Trust Letter of Acceptance Project Implementation Unit Project Management and Implementation Unit Sub-regional Task Force Million Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation National Competitive Bidding National Project Steering Committee Procurement Contract Summary Sheet Project Management Design and Supervision Consultants Non-Government Organization Quarterly Progress Report Invitation for Bid Institute of Himalayan Culture and Adventure Ecotourism Indian Rupees Short Resettlement Plan Technical Bid Evaluation Report Monthly Progress Report Monthly Activity Report Terms of Reference North Eastern States Tourism Project Agreement Project Management Plan Project Performance Monitoring System Project Performance Technical Assistance Panchayati Raj Institution Public Work Department South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation Travel And Adventure Association of Sikkim South Asia Sub-Region Standard Bidding Document State Highway South Sikkim Tourism Development Society Samdruptse Technical Review Sub-Committee Technical Assistance Tourism Information Centre Technical Assistance Vehicle Damage Factor Wet Mix Macadam World Wildlife Forum Transport & Road Research Laboratory
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.5 1.6 1.7 2. 3. 3.1. 4. 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 5. 6. 6.1 7. 7.1 OVERALL STATUS ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Overall Project Summary ................................................................................................................................. 3 Contract Wise Project Cost Summary ............................................................................................................. 4 Overall Status of Contract Packages (Amount in INR Million) ......................................................................... 5 Component Wise Contract Packages Status up to Quarter Ending December 2012 ...................................... 7 List of Contract Packages with Status up to Quarter Ending December 2012 ................................................ 8 Summary of Expenditure during & Up to Quarter Ending December 2012 .................................................. 10 STATUS OF SHORT RESETTLEMENT PLANS ............................................................................................. 11 STATUS OF INITIAL ENVIRONMENT EXAMINATION ................................................................................ 12 Overall Project Summary ............................................................................................................................... 12 ACTIVITIES DURING QUARTER ENDING December 2012 ......................................................................... 12 Activities during October 2012 ...................................................................................................................... 12 Activities during November 2012 .................................................................................................................. 16 Activities during December 2012 .................................................................................................................. 19 ADB LOAN COVENANTS COMPLIANCE STATUS ....................................................................................... 23 CONSULTANT STAFFING ......................................................................................................................... 32 Mobilisation of Key Personnel during Quarter Ending September 2012 ..................................................... 32 PROGRESS OF WORKS ............................................................................................................................ 32 Physical and Financial Progress of Works- Civil Works and Procurement of Goods and Equipments. ......... 33
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1. OVERALL STATUS
1.1. Overall Project Summary The project is a part of regional project intended to improve tourism related infrastructure in Nepal, India and Bangladesh. The project aims at improving connectivity to and tourist destination infrastructure and services. Key to the project is improvement of natural and cultural based tourist sites on selected high priority sub regional tourist circuits in south Asia. The Indian component covers the Sikkim state. The tourist destination and its connectivity improvement in the state of Sikkim focuses on (i) World famous Buddhist Monastery at Rumtek in east Sikkim (ii) the nature based sites forming part of the great Himalayan trail in west Sikkim district (iii) Three villages having potential of Heritage tourism (iv) transformation of Sikkim into a sub-regional centre of learning in nature by improving training institute (Institute of Himalayan Cultural Adventure and Eco-tourism).The physical interventions are accompanied with (i) capacity development programme of sector agencies, including DoT&CAv (Executing Agency),Department of forest, Rumtek Monastery Administration and Institute of Himalayan, Cultural Adventure and Eco-tourism for sustainable protection and management of natural and cultural heritage of tourism importance and (ii)a programme to foster community participation in tourism in order to increase benefits from tourism to the local people. The overall summary of the ADB loan for South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project- India in the state of Sikkim is given in Table 1.1 below: Table 1.1: Project Summary Executing Agency ADB Loan No Approval Signing Effective Original Closing Last ADB Review Mission Revised closing Time Extension Time Remaining Time Elapsed Original Revised Department of Tourism Government of Sikkim 2578-IND 16 Nov-09 04-Oct-10 25-Jan-11 15-Mar -15 Oct 2012 0 Months 23.5 Months 23 Months 23 Months and Civil Aviation,
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The project budget under various heads is summarised in the Table below: Table 1.2: Project Budget Summary
Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Component Land Civil Works Training and Fellowship Consulting Services Vehicles, Equipment and Furniture Incremental Administration Tourism Promotion Total Interest During Implementation Commitment Charges Grand Total Government US$ (Mn) 0.060 4.355 0.000 0.331 % 100 22.5 0 14.2 ADB US$ (Mn) 0.000 15.000 0.220 2.000 % 0 77.50 100 85.8 Total US$ (Mn) 0.060 19.355 0.220 2.331 % 100 100 100 100
0.502 0.720 0.002 5.970 1.990 0.040 8.000
15.3 100 100 23 100 100 29
2.780 0.000 0.000 20.000 0.000 0.000 20.000
84.7 0 0 77 0 0 71
3.282 0.720 0.002 25.970 1.990 0.040 28.000
100 100 100 100 100 100 100
6. 7.
8. 9.
1.2. Contract Wise Project Cost Summary

Sl. No. I 1 Contract Packages Total First Year Projects Strengthening of Roads from Ranka to Sajong in East Sikkim Strengthening of Roads in West Sikkim Second Year Projects Strengthening of Roads from Damthang to Himalayan Institute, Chemchey in South Sikkim Retrofitting of Guru Padma Sambhava Statue, Samdruptse in South Sikkim Subsequent Year Projects Environmental up-gradation of Kecheopalri Lake Precinct and Development of Shanti View Point Construction of Multi-Level Parking near Rumtek 2.00 1.55 0.45 105.569 81.816 23.753 In Mn. $ ADB Govt. Total In Mn. Rs. ADB Govt.
2 II. 3
2.547
1.974
0.573
134.442
104.193
30.249
1.006
0.780
0.226
53.101
41.153
11.948
0.646
0.501
0.145
34.099
26.427
7.672
III 5
0.252
0.195
0.057
13.302
10.309
2.993
2.56
1.984
0.576
135.128
104.724
30.404
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Monastery 7 Environmental Improvement of Rumtek Monastery Complex Redevelopment and provision of basic services at Yuksom Base Camp Improvement of Singalila Trek and provision of basic amenities IHCAE, Chemchey Infrastructure & Facility Development IHCAE Chemchey, Procurement of Equipments and Training Aids Village Tourism development for ReyMindu, Damthang and Uttarey Consulting Services Project Management, Design and Supervision Consultants DTA for Operationalisation Plan and Curriculum Design for IHCAE , Chemchey DTA for Community Capacity Building for Village Ecotourism SubProjects Total 0.671 0.520 0.151 35.418 27.449 7.969
0.497
0.385
0.112
26.234
20.331
5.903
2.378
1.843
0.535
125.522
97.279
28.243
10
3.780
2.930
0.850
199.525
154.632
44.893
11
2.032
1.721
0.311
107.258
83.125
24.133
12
1.030
0.80
0.23
54.368
42.135
12.233
IV 13
2.459
2.11
0.349
129.797
111.366
18.431
14
0.0636
0.0546
0.009
3.357
2.880
0.477
15
0.146
0.125
0.020
7.707
6.612
1.095
22.64 17.4726 4.594 1164.827 914.431 250.396 Note: - Exchange rate has been adopted vide memo no. INRM/Disb/2012/93 dated 8 Oct 2012 from ADB. 1.3. Overall Status of Contract Packages (Amount in INR Million)
The status of Contract Packages up to Quarter ending September 2012 is given in table below:
Sl. No. Description Contracts Awarded (1) Amount No. 137.5 1 0.00 0.00 110.66 186.50 0 0 1 4 Contracts Tendered (2) Amount No. 121.5 1 55.5 0.00 9.50 186.50 1 0 2 4 Contracts Committed [3=(1)+(2)] Amount No. 259.00 2 55.5 0.00 120.16 434.66 1 0 3 6 Contracts yet to be Committed (4) Amount No. 0.00 0 36.2 732.77 0.00 768.97 1 8 0 9 Total Contracts [5=(3)+(4)] Amount 259.00 91.70 732.77 120.16 1203.63 No. 2 2 8 3 15
1. 2. 3. 4.
First Year Projects Second Year Projects Subsequent Year Projects Consulting Services Total
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1.4.
Abstract of Status of Contract Packages Number 6 9 15 (INR Million) 434.66 768.97 1203.63
Contract Status Contracts Committed Contracts to be Committed Total Contracts
Status of Contract Packages (Value of Contracts)

Contracts Commited
36.11%
Contracts to be commited
63.89%
Status of Contract Packages (Number of Contracts)

Contracts Commited
40%
Contracts to be commited
60%
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1.5
Component Wise Contract Packages Status up to Quarter Ending December 2012 Connectivity Enhancement Nature and Culture Based Destination Improvement No. 0 0 9 9 INR (Mn) 0.0 0.0 768.97 768.97 Support for Capacity Development and Project Management No. INR (Mn) 1 110.66 2 0 3 9.5 0 120.16 Total
Contract Status
No. Contracts Awarded Contracts Tendered Contracts to be Tendered Total Contracts 1 2 0 3
INR (Mn) 137.5 177.0 0 314.5
No. 2 4 9 15
INR (Mn) 248.16 186.50 768.97 1203.63
Component Wise Status of Components (Number of Contracts)

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Contracts Awarded Contracts Tendered Contracts to be Tendered
1 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 9
Connecticity Enhancement
Nature and Culture Based Destination Improvement Support for Capacity Development and Project Management
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Component Wise Status of Components (Value of Contracts, INR MIllion)

900.0 800.0 700.0 600.0 500.0 400.0 300.0 200.0 100.0 0.0 Contracts Awarded Contracts Tendered Contracts to be Tendered
0 0 0 0
Connecticity Enhancement
Nature and Culture Based Destination Improvement Support for Capacity Development and Project Management
1.6
List of Contract Packages with Status up to Quarter Ending December 2012
S. No.
Description of Contract Package
Location
Cost (INR Mn) 121.5
Status of Contract Acceptance letter issued on 16-02-2013.
Remarks
First Year Projects 1. Strengthening and upgrading of existing Road from Ranka to Sajong (9km)
East Sikkim
2.
Strengthening and upgrading of existing road from:
West Sikkim
137.5
Contract Tendered Responsive Bidder M/s M.K. Gupta & Co. Contract Agreement signed on 30th April 2012. Contractor and PMDSC staff mobilized on 26 June 2012. Work in progress.
(i) Pelling to Tikjuk Junction (ii) Access road to Pemayangtse

Monastery;
Engineers Estimate 114.82 (INR Mn) Contracted amount 143.347 (INR Mn) Engineers Estimate 126.369 (INR Mn) Contracted Amount 143.5 (INR Mn)
(iii) Peling Zero Point to Pelling

Helipad (iv) Yuksom Bazaar to Yuksom Helipad
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I 3. Strengthening and upgrading of road from Damthang to Himalayan Institute of Chemchey (2.36 km) South Sikkim
55.5
Price Bids opened on 28-03-2013. PBER submitted to ADB for approval. Contract to be Tendered
Engineers estimates 54.312 (INR Mn)
4.
Refurbishment and Development of Guru Padma Sambhava Statue Complex, Samdruptse
South Sikkim
36.2
Subsequent Year Projects Environmental up-gradation of 5. a) Kecheopalri Lake Precinct
(a) West Sikkim
6.7
Contract to be Tendered
b)
6.
Shanti View Point Development Construction of Multi-Level Parking near Rumtek Monastery
(b) East Sikkim East Sikkim East Sikkim
4.9 142.9
Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered
7.
Complex Tourism Infrastructure Development & Environmental Improvement of

Rumtek Monastery Complex Redevelopment and provision of basic services at Yuksom Base Camp Improvement of SingalilaTrek and provision of basic amenities Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Ecotourism (IHCAE), Chemchey Infrastructure & Facility Development Procurement of Equipments and Training Aids for IHCAE Chemchey Village Tourism for Rey-Mindu (East Sikkim), Damthang (South Sikkim) and Uttarey (West Sikkim) Project Management, Design and Supervision Consultants
37.5
8.
West Sikkim West Sikkim South Sikkim
27.7
Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered
9. 10.
132.4 211.2
11.
South Sikkim East, West & South Sikkim -
112.9 56.6
Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered
12.
Consulting Services
13.
110.7
14.
15.
DTA for Operationalization Plan and Curriculum Design for IHCAE , Chemchey DTA for Community Capacity Building for Village Ecotourism Sub-Projects
2.9 6.6
Contract Awarded on 1608-2011 and in Operation. Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered
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1.7
Summary of Expenditure during & Up to Quarter Ending March 2013

SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE DURING QUARTER ENDING March 13 (Million INR) Sl. No
Particulars
Financial Progress/Disbursement
Up to Previous Quarter ending December 2012 This Quarter ending March 2013 Including Previous Quarter
I.
Works/Scheme
Road from Ranka to Sajong-9km Road in West Sikkim-8km Damthang to Himalayan Institute Road Refurbishment of GPS Statue Samdruptse Kecheopalri Lake and Shanti View Point Development Multi-Level Parking for Rumtek Environmental Improvement of Rumtek Monastery Complex Yuksom Base Camp development Singalila Trek Improvement IHCAE Infrastructure and Facility Development Procurement of equipments and training aids for IHCAE Village tourism for Rey-Mindu, Damthang and Uttarey.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. II. 1. 2.
12.5
1.109 13.609
Consultancy
PMDSC DTA Consultants for Curriculum and Operationalization Plan for IHCAE Chemchey DTA Consultants for Community Capacity Building for Village Tourism Sub-Projects Total 3.620 3.972 7.592
16.120
5.081
21.201
3.
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2 STATUS OF SHORT RESETTLEMENT PLANS

The project is designed to minimise land acquisition and resettlement impacts. The proposed project works are limited within the existing facilities in government land wherever possible. The designs for the First Year Road Projects are completed and the proposed facilities are limited within the government land. The Short Resettlement Plan (SRP) is required in case there are social and resettlement impacts. The Status of Short Resettlement Plans for contract packages is given below:
Sl. Description of Contract Package No. First Year Projects 1. Strengthening and upgrading of existing Road from Ranka to Sajong (9km) 2. Strengthening and upgrading of existing road from:
Status of SRP No Land Acquisition or Resettlement Impact- SRP not required No Land Acquisition or Resettlement Impact- SRP not required
(v) Pelling to Tikjuk Junction (vi) Access road to Pemayangtse Monastery; (vii) Peling Zero Point to Pelling Helipad (viii) Yuksom Bazaar to Yuksom Helipad Second Year Projects
3. Strengthening and upgrading of road from Damthang to Himalayan Institute of Chemchey (2.36 km)
Refurbishment and Development of Guru Padma Sambhava Statue Complex, Samdruptse Subsequent Year Projects 5. Environmental up-gradation of Kecheopalri Lake Precinct Shanti View Point Development 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Construction of Multi-Level Monastery Complex Parking near Rumtek
4.
No Land Acquisition or Resettlement Impact- SRP not required Status will be ascertained after technical design is finalised Status will be ascertained after technical design is finalised Status will be ascertained after technical design is finalised Status will be ascertained after technical design is finalised Status will be ascertained after technical design is finalised Status will be ascertained after technical design is finalised Status will be ascertained after technical design is finalised No Civil Works involved in this contract hence no SRP required Status will be ascertained after technical design is finalised
Tourism Infrastructure Development & Environmental Improvement of Rumtek Monastery Complex

Redevelopment and provision of basic services at Yuksom Base Camp Improvement of SingalilaTrek and provision of basic amenities Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Ecotourism (IHCAE), Chemchey Infrastructure & Facility Development Procurement of Equipments and Training Aids for IHCAE Chemchey Village Tourism for Rey-Mindu (East Sikkim), Damthang (South Sikkim) and Uttarey (West Sikkim)
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3 STATUS OF INITIAL ENVIRONMENT EXAMINATION

3.1. Overall Project Summary The project promotes environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism growth. The projects are in the eastern, southern and western districts of Sikkim which lie in the inner range of Himalayan Mountains with no open valley or plains but of varied elevations ranging from 300 to 8585m. The sub-projects will have positive environmental impacts particularly in and around the cultural heritage sites through the provision of basic infrastructure amenities such as water supply, sanitation facilities, and solid waste management. All the sub-projects are outside protected areas except the Singalila Ecotourism Promotion zone. The work in Singalila trek will be limited to existing trek and camp sites and will result in positive environmental impacts including reducing erosion, and preventing trekkers from going to the sensitive areas outside the trails. In case of connectivity enhancement project the proposed interventions are within the existing right of way of the roads and government land. There is no likelihood of impacts on local community due to these sub-projects. The potential adverse impacts are construction related which are of limited intensity and of short duration and can be addressed through proven mitigation measures and adoption of good engineering practices. The detailed designs are prepared for the First Year Road Projects and the projects are categorized under Category B as per the REA checklist and ADB Guidelines. The designing for other contract packages are under progress and the environmental categorisation for them will be done once the designs are finalised.
4. ACTIVITIES DURING QUARTER Ending March 2013

4.1. Activities during January 2013
Activity IFB for Re-Bid NCB01R2 issued Rebid open NCB-01 R2 Date 30th July 2012 3rd Sept 2012 15th Oct 2012 30th Nov 2012 to 17th Jan 2013
S. No. Description of Contract Package First Year Projects 1. Strengthening and upgrading of existing Road from Ranka to Sajong (9km)
TBER prepared and submitted to DoT Price Bid opened PBER ADB submitted
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2.
Strengthening and upgrading of existing road from: (i) Pelling to Tikjuk Junction (ii) Access road to Pemayangtse Monastery (iii) Peling Zero Point to Pelling Helipad (iv) YuksomBazaar to Yuksom Helipad
Agreement signed between DoT and M/S MK Gupta & Co. signed Contractor and PMDCSC staff mobilized to site Mobilization Advance for Rs. 1.25 Crores released Work in progress
30th April 2012 26th June 2012 17th Oct 2012
Second Year Projects 3. Strengthening and upgrading of road from Damthang to Himalayan Institute of Chemchey (2.36 km)
Topographical Survey and Road Inventory completed. Draft Design work completed. Final DPR prepared and submitted to DoT. IFB issued
29th June 2012 20th 2012 6th 2012 17th 2013 Oct Dec Jan
4.
Preliminary Assessment Report revised and included in the final IR. Detailed Design to be taken up Environmental Report prepared and being finalised. Topographical Survey completed. Architectural Design work in progress Land to be acquired
Subsequent Year Projects 5. Environmental up-gradation of Kecheopalri Lake Precinct Shanti View Point Development
6.
Construction of Multi-Level Parking near Rumtek Monastery Complex
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7.
Methodology for Project Design and implementation prepared in detail and included in IR. The detail plans under preparation by Physical Planner, Landscape Architect and Cultural Heritage Expert.
8.
Redevelopment and provision of basic services at Yuksom Base Camp
Topographical Survey completed International Experts mobilised Visits to Govt. Departments, Home Stays, Base Camps, Trek, Trails and Village Tourism Sites initiated. Reports submitted by International EcoTourism Experts & National Experts are under study
7th Oct & 5th Nov 2012 Oct12 and Nov12
9.
Improvement of SingalilaTrek and provision of basic amenities
International Experts mobilised Visits to Govt. Departments, Home Stays, Base Camps, Trek and Trails initiated. Reports submitted by International EcoTourism Experts & National Experts are under study
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10.
Institute of Himalayan Culture and Adventure Ecotourism (IHCAE), Chemchey Infrastructure & Facility Development
Topographical Survey completed. Physical Survey work completed along with drawings. Further activity to be initiated on arrival of Adventure Expert. IFB for appointment of DTA invited and Bids opened.
Oct 2012
15th Oct 2012
11. Procurement of Equipments and Training Aids for IHCAE Chemchey 12. Village Tourism for Rey-Mindu (East Sikkim), Damthang (South Sikkim) and Uttarey (West Sikkim) IFB for appointment of DTA invited and Bids opened. International Experts mobilised Visits to Govt. Departments, Home Stays, Base Camps, Trek, Trails and Village Tourism Sites initiated. Reports submitted by International EcoTourism Experts & National Experts are under study 15th 2012 Oct
7th Oct & 5th Nov 2012
OctDec 2012
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4.2.
Activities during February 2013

Activity IFB for Re-Bid NCB-01R2 issued Rebid NCB-01 R2 open TBER prepared submitted to DoT Price Bid opened PBER submitted to ADB Acceptance letter issued to single Responsive Bidder Agreement signed between DoT and M/S MK Gupta & Co. signed Contractor and PMDCSC staff mobilized to site Mobilization Advance for Rs. 1.25 Crores released Work in progress and Date 30th July 2012 3rd Sept 2012 15th Oct 2012 30th Nov 2012 17th Jan 2013 16th Feb 2013 30th April 2012 26th June 2012 17th Oct 2012
S. Description of Contract Package No. First Year Projects 1. Strengthening and upgrading of existing Road from Ranka to Sajong (9km)
2.
Second Year Projects 3. Strengthening and upgrading of road from Damthang to Himalayan Institute of Chemchey (2.36 km)
Topographical Survey and Road Inventory completed. Draft Design work completed. Final DPR prepared and submitted to DoT. IFB issued
29th June 2012 20th 2012 Oct
6th Dec 2012 17th 2013 Jan
4.
Refurbishment and Development of Guru Padmasambhawa Statue Complex, Samdruptse
Preliminary Assessment Report revised and included in the final IR. Detailed Design to be taken up
Subsequent Year Projects
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5.
Environmental up-gradation of Kecheopalri Lake Precinct Shanti View Point Development
6. 7.
Construction of Multi-Level Parking near Rumtek Monastery Complex Tourism Infrastructure Development & Environmental Improvement of Rumtek Monastery Complex
Environmental Report prepared and being finalised. Topographical Survey completed. Architectural Design work in progress Land to be acquired Methodology for Project Design and implementation prepared in detail and included in IR. Sub-Grade Soil Investigation completed. Concept plan completed along with cross sections of the built-up components to be integrated with the Architectural Designs completed by Landscape Architect. Topographical Survey completed International mobilised Experts
8.
7th Oct 2012 and 5th Nov 2012 Oct12 and Nov12
Visits to Govt. Departments, Home Stays, Base Camps, Trek, Trails and Village Tourism Sites initiated. Reports submitted by International EcoTourism Experts & National Experts are under study
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9.
Improvement of Singalila Trek and provision of basic amenities
International mobilised
Experts
Visits to Govt. Departments, Home Stays, Base Camps, Trek and Trails initiated. Reports submitted by International EcoTourism Experts & National Experts are under study 10. Institute of Himalayan Culture and Adventure Ecotourism (IHCAE), Chemchey Infrastructure & Facility Development Topographical Survey completed. Physical Survey work completed along with drawings. Further activity to be initiated on arrival of Adventure Expert. IFB for appointment of DTA invited and Bids opened. 11. Procurement of Equipments and Training Aids for IHCAE Chemchey 12. Village Tourism for Rey-Mindu (East Sikkim), Damthang (South Sikkim) and Uttarey (West Sikkim) IFB for appointment of DTA invited and Bids opened. International Experts mobilised Visits to Govt. Departments, Home Stays, Base Camps, Trek, Trails and Village Tourism Sites initiated. Reports submitted by International EcoTourism Experts & National Experts are under study
Oct 2012
15th Oct 2012
15th 2012
Oct
OctDec 2012
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4.3.
Activities during March 2013

Activity IFB for Re-Bid NCB-01R2 issued Rebid NCB-01 R2 open TBER prepared submitted to DoT Price Bid opened PBER submitted to ADB Acceptance letter issued to single Responsive Bidder Agreement signed between DoT and M/S MK Gupta & Co. signed Contractor and PMDCSC staff mobilized to site Mobilization Advance for Rs. 1.25 Crores released Rs. 11.097 lakhs released to the Party against first R.A bill. Work in progress and Date 30th July 2012 3rd Sept 2012 15th Oct 2012 30th Nov 2012 17th Jan 2013 16th Feb 2013 30th April 2012 26th June 2012 17th Oct 2012
S. Description of Contract Package No. First Year Projects 1. Strengthening and upgrading of existing Road from Ranka to Sajong (9km)
2.
30th Mar 2013
Second Year Projects
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3.
Strengthening and upgrading of road from Damthang to Himalayan Institute of Chemchey (2.36 km)
Topographical Survey and Road Inventory completed. Draft Design work completed. Final DPR prepared and submitted to DoT. IFB issued Technical Bids opened Price Bid opened PBER submitted to ADB for approval Preliminary Report included in the final IR. Recommendation for a separate detailed study included in the Inception Report. Geo-Technical Survey completed.
TOR for Detail Structural Study submitted to DoT for approval
29th June 2012 20th 2012 Oct
6th Dec 2012 17th 2013 Jan
4th Mar 2013 28th Mar 2013 30th Mar 2013 -
4.
Subsequent Year Projects 5. Environmental up-gradation of Kecheopalri Lake Precinct Shanti View Point Development
Study Report from the Environmental Safeguard Expert has been received in electronic form and is finalized and submitted. Topographical survey and Sub-Grade Soil Investigation completed. Architectural Design completed by Physical Planner. Landscape Development is in process by Landscape Architect. Land to be acquired
6.
Construction of Multi-Level Parking near Rumtek Monastery Complex
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7.
Methodology for Project Design and implementation prepared in detail and included in IR. Sub-Grade Soil Investigation completed. Concept plan completed along with cross sections of the built-up components to be integrated with the Architectural Designs completed by Landscape Architect. Working Drawing & Detailed Design under process. Topographical Survey completed International mobilised Experts
8.
Visits to Govt. Departments, Home Stays, Base Camps, Trek, Trails and Village Tourism Sites initiated. Reports submitted by International EcoTourism Experts & National Experts are under study Concept plan for Development of Base Camps prepared and is under scrutiny
22nd March 2013
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9.
Improvement of Singalila Trek and provision of basic amenities
International mobilised
Experts
Visits to Govt. Departments, Home Stays, Base Camps, Trek and Trails initiated. Reports submitted by International EcoTourism Experts & National Experts are under study 10. Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Ecotourism (IHCAE), Chemchey Infrastructure & Facility Development Topographical Survey completed. Physical Survey work completed along with drawings. Further activity to be initiated on arrival of Adventure Expert. IFB for appointment of DTA invited and Bids opened. 11.
Oct 2012
15th Oct 2012
Procurement of Equipments and Training Aids for IHCAE Chemchey Village Tourism for Rey-Mindu (East Sikkim), Damthang (South Sikkim) and Uttarey (West Sikkim)
12.
IFB for appointment of DTA invited and Bids opened. International Experts mobilised Visits to Govt. Departments, Home Stays, Base Camps, Trek, Trails and Village Tourism Sites initiated. Reports submitted by International EcoTourism Experts & National Experts are under study
15th 2012
Oct
OctDec 2012
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5. ADB LOAN COVENANTS COMPLIANCE STATUS

ADB Loan Covenants Compliance Status Table 5.1: Covenants and Status Report of Compliance (Loan Agreement between India and ADB)
Reference in FA 1 LA, Schedule 5 Para. 1 Major Covenants Sub regional Task Force Sub regional Task Force - Together with India and the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Nepal shall establish and maintain a Sub regional Task Force (STF) for purposes of the South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project and ensure adequate representation from its Ministry of Finance, MOTCA, CAAN and LDT in the STF. The STF shall (i) coordinate the national components of sub regional tourism circuits developed as part of the Project, (ii) review the Project's progress and address key issues, and (iii) Monitor the sub regional actions set out in the Sustainable Heritage and Tourism Action Plan attached as Appendix 4 to the RRP. National Project Steering Committee For the entire duration of the Project, India shall maintain a National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) comprising representatives from the Department of Economic Affairs from Indias Ministry of Finance and representatives from DOT. India shall designate the Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism as chair of the NPSC. The NPSC shall supervise and provide guidance on the implementation of the Project to the SLSC, especially in relation to any sub regional aspects of the Project. The NPSC shall meet annually, preferably prior to the annual meeting of the STF. State Level Steering Committee For the entire duration of the Project, State of Sikkim shall maintain a State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) comprising representatives from DOT and State of Sikkim's Departments of Finance, Public Works, Forestry, Cultural Affairs and Heritage, Urban Development and Housing, Rural Development, and the Ecclesiastical Department. State of Sikkim shall designate the Chief Secretary as head of the SLSC. The SLSC shall supervise and provide guidance on the implementation of the Project to the PMIU, pursuant to which it shall (i) facilitate coordination and cooperation among agencies involved in project implementation and release of resources, (ii) take action to ensure that project management and implementation arrangements are in place, (iii) oversee Project progress and monitor the implementation of the Sustainable Heritage and Tourism Action Plan, and address key issues, and (iv) Provide policy guidance and support to the PMIU. The SLSC shall meet quarterly. The SLSC shall meet half yearly. The SLSC shall prepare and Status of Compliance STF established
LA, Schedule 5 Para. 2
NPSC yet to be formed. Reminder being sent to Government to India
SLSC established
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Reference in FA
Major Covenants submit annual progress reports to the STF through the NPSC. Role of DOT; Project Management and Implementation Unit India shall designate State of Sikkim, acting through DOT, as the Project Executing Agency. Within DOT, State of Sikkim shall establish and maintain a Project Management and Implementation Unit (PMIU), headed by a full-time Project Director, for overall management and implementation, including, without limitation, of (i) detailed design and construction supervision; (ii) procurement of goods works, and services for the Project; (iii) contract administration; (iv) management of the Project accounts, including processing disbursement requests, operation of the imprest accounts and preparation of financial statements; (v) monitoring and reporting on Project implementation in compliance with the provisions of this Loan Agreement and the Project Agreement; and (vi) coordination, support, and liaison activities as required. The PMIU will maintain project implementation units (PIU) in South Sikkim and West Sikkim to oversee implementation and construction activities in the field. State of Sikkim shall ensure that the PMIU employs sufficient staff with adequate expertise in the field of project management, financial management, engineering, architectural design, eco-tourism, community tourism, heritage management, procurement, environmental and social safeguards implementation, and marketing. State of Sikkim shall keep the PMIU equipped with the necessary office space, facilities, equipment, support staff and management information systems for the entire duration of the Project.
Status of Compliance
PMIU established. PIUs designated in South Sikkim and West Sikkim. PIU (West) to be operational by 31 May 12
LA, Schedule 5
Sustainable Heritage and Tourism Action Plan State of Sikkim (through DOT, the Department of Finance, Department of Forest and the Urban Development and
PMDCSC recruited and mobilized. Experts of the consultancy firm is providing expertise in the field of project management, financial management, engineering, architectural design, eco-tourism, community tourism, heritage management, procurement, environmental and social safeguards implementation, and marketing. DoT has also designated one officer in the PMIU as a focal person who would be responsible for monitoring and reporting the social and environmental safeguard requirements. Being complied. Actions to be taken are being initiated by DoT
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Reference in FA Para. 6
Major Covenants Housing Department) shall take all necessary steps to complete the actions for which it is responsible under the Sustainable Heritage and Tourism Action Plan attached as Appendix 4 to the RRP, on schedule and in a manner satisfactory to ADB. Counterpart Funds State of Sikkim shall make available all counterpart funds required for timely and effective implementation of the Project, including any funds required to make land available for the Project, to mitigate unforeseen environmental and social impacts and to meet additional costs arising from design changes, price escalation in construction costs and/or unforeseen circumstances. State of Sikkim shall make the resources thus required available on an annual basis for each fiscal year. Operation and Maintenance of the Project facilities State of Sikkim shall ensure that sufficient funds are provided to meet any shortfall between the cost and revenues for the operation and maintenance of the Project facilities Environmental safeguards State of Sikkim shall ensure that (a) the Project is carried out in accordance with the project design, and construction and operations will comply with applicable national and local environmental laws and ADB's Environment Policy (2002); (b) the relevant environmental mitigation measures specified in the Environmental Management Plans are incorporated in tender and bidding documents; (c) Works contractors' specifications include requirements to comply with the environmental mitigation measures contained in the Environmental Management Plans; (d) Works contractors are closely supervised to ensure proper implementation of mitigation and management measures; (e) the Project environmental performance will be monitored; and (f) a monitoring report describing the progress in implementing the Environmental Management Plans and measures adopted to address environmental issues, if any, is prepared and submitted annually to ADB. Resettlement and Land Acquisition State of Sikkim shall, subject to compliance with the relevant provisions of the Resettlement Plan and the Environmental Management Plans and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of India and State of Sikkim, acquire or make available the land and rights to land required for commencement of construction activities of the Project facilities in accordance with the schedule agreed under the related Works contract, and will have cleared the utilities, trees and any other obstruction from such land. State of Sikkim shall ensure that the Resettlement Plan, including compensation and entitlements for affected households and persons, is implemented in conformity
Counterpart available
funds
LA, Schedule 5 Para. 8 LA, Schedule 5 Para. 9
Not yet due
Being Complied.
10
Being Complied.
11
LA, Schedule 5
Being Complied.
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Major Covenants with all applicable laws and regulations of India and State of Sikkim, as amended from time to time, and the entitlement benefits as listed in Indias and State of Sikkim's applicable laws and ADBs Involuntary Resettlement Policy (1995). State of Sikkim shall ensure that people affected by the Project are fairly compensated in a timely manner in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of India and State of Sikkim, ADBs Involuntary Resettlement Policy and the Resettlement Plan, and that payments will be made in a timely manner, prior to dispossession from land and other assets. State of Sikkim shall submit progress and completion reports on land acquisition and resettlement under the quarterly progress reports. State of Sikkim shall ensure that prior to land acquisition and any resettlement for the Project, the Resettlement Plan, including its update based on consensus of the affected persons, is disclosed with all necessary information made available to persons affected by the Project and confirm that it be uploaded onto the ADB website. State of Sikkim shall ensure that essential public infrastructure that may be affected by land acquisition and resettlement is replaced, as appropriate, in an expeditious manner in accordance with the Resettlement Plan. State of Sikkim shall ensure that construction contracts contain binding requirements for construction contractors to fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructures, and agricultural land to at least their pre-project condition upon construction completion. State of Sikkim shall adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to transport of material and construction commencement. State of Sikkim shall establish, within 3 months of the Effective Date, a grievance redress committee or committees with representation from all stakeholders in the Project facilities for addressing any grievances from affected peoples concerning resettlement, environment and any other social issues in a timely manner, misuse of funds or any other irregularities. Any changes to the location, land alignment, or social or environmental impacts on account of detailed designs shall be subject to prior approval by ADB. Indigenous Peoples State of Sikkim shall ensure that the Project will not negatively impact vulnerable groups, such as indigenous peoples. In the unforeseen event that indigenous people are affected by the Project, State of Sikkim shall ensure that the Project complies with applicable laws and regulations of India and State of Sikkim and ADBs Policy on Indigenous Peoples (1998). Social and Other Matters State of Sikkim shall ensure that the bidding documents for the Works contracts include specific provisions to
12
Being Complied.
13
Being Complied.
14
15
Being Complied.
Being Complied.
16
Being Complied.
17
18
Being Complied.
Being Complied.
19
LA, Schedule 5
Being Complied.
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Major Covenants ensure that the Works contractors (a) comply with applicable labour laws of India and State of Sikkim and incorporate applicable workplace occupational safety norms; (b) disseminate, or engage appropriate service providers to disseminate, information on the risks of sexually transmittable infections, including HIV/AIDS, to the employees of Works contractors engaged under the Project and to members of the local communities surrounding the Project facilities, particularly to females; and (c) follow and implement all statutory provisions on labour (including the prohibition on employment of child labour, forced or compulsory labour and the requirement to provide equal payment for equal work, regardless of gender or caste); and (d) to the extent possible, maximize employment of local poor and disadvantaged persons for construction purposes, provided that the requirements for efficiency are adequately met. State of Sikkim shall ensure that the Project considers gender issues at all appropriate stages of the project particularly during design, and that the Project will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Policy on Gender and Development (1998). State of Sikkim shall announce the Project and business opportunities associated with the Project on its websites. In addition, the websites shall at least disclose the following information in relation to goods and services procured for the Project: (i) the list of participating bidders, (ii) the name of the winning bidder, (iii) the amount of the contracts awarded, and (iv) the goods and services procured. Performance Monitoring and Reporting India and State of Sikkim shall ensure that within 3 months of the Effective Date, a Project Performance Monitoring System (PPMS) shall have been established in a form and with a composition acceptable to ADB, based upon the PPMS indicators agreed upon between India and ADB. State of Sikkim shall collect base line data for performance monitoring and undertake periodic Project performance review in accordance with the PPMS to evaluate the scope, implementation arrangements, progress and achievements of objectives of the Project. Review ADB, India and State of Sikkim shall meet regularly as required to discuss the progress of the Project and any changes to implementation arrangements or remedial measures required to be undertaken towards achieving the objectives of the Project.
20
Being complied.
21
Being complied.
22
Being Complied. Outline of the PPMS to be submitted along with the Inception Report prepared by PMDCSC
23
Being complied.
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Reference in FA 24 LA, Schedule 5 Para. 24
Major Covenants ADB, India and State of Sikkim shall jointly undertake a comprehensive mid-term review of the Project. The midterm review shall assess the Projects achievements and progress in implementing the Project against the PPMS indicators and the project implementation schedule in order to identify any difficulties or constraints encountered in implementing the Project and to make adjustments, if necessary, for the remaining project implementation period. In particular, the mid-term review shall, among others, evaluate the Project scope, costs, overall implementation progress, and status of compliance with loan covenants.
Status of Compliance Being Complied.
Table 5.2: Covenants and Status Report of Compliance (Project Agreement between ADB and State of Sikkim) Reference in PA 1 PA, Article Section 2.01 Major Covenants (a) State of Sikkim shall carry out the Project with due diligence and efficiency, and in conformity with sound administrative, financial, engineering, and environmental and airport management practices. II, (b) In the carrying out of the Project and operation of the Project facilities, State of Sikkim shall perform all obligations set forth in the Loan Agreement to the extent that they are applicable to the State of Sikkim. II, State of Sikkim shall make available, promptly as needed, the funds, facilities, services equipment, land and other resources which are required, in addition to the proceeds of the Loan, for the carrying out of the Project. (a) In the carrying out of the Project, State of Sikkim shall employ competent and qualified consultants and contractors, acceptable to ADB, to an extent and upon terms and conditions satisfactory to ADB. II, Status of Compliance Being Complied.
PA, Article Section 2.01
Being Complied.
Being Complied.
PA, Article II, Section 2.03
(b) Except as ADB may otherwise agree, all Goods, Works and Consulting Services shall be procured in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 4 to the Loan Agreement. ADB may refuse to finance a contract where Goods, Works or Consulting Services have not been procured under procedures substantially in accordance with
Being Complied. Contractors to be selected using the procurement procedures in the Loan Agreement and Procurement Guidelines Being Complied.
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Reference in PA
II,
8.
II,
II,
10 PA, Article Section 2.07 11 PA, Article Section 2.07
II, II,
Major Covenants those agreed between India and ADB or where the terms and conditions of the contract are not satisfactory to ADB. State of Sikkim shall carry out the Project in accordance with plans, design standards, specifications, work schedules and construction methods acceptable to ADB. State of Sikkim shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, to ADB, promptly after their preparation, such plans, design standards, specifications and work schedules, and any material modifications subsequently made therein, in such detail as ADB shall reasonably request. (a) State of Sikkim shall take out and maintain with responsible insurers, or make other arrangements satisfactory to ADB for, insurance of the Project facilities to such extent and against such risks and in such amounts as shall be consistent with sound practice. (b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, State of Sikkim undertakes to insure, or cause to be insured, the Goods to be imported for the Project and to be financed out of the proceeds of the Loan against hazards incident to the acquisition, transportation and delivery thereof to the place of use or installation, and for such insurance any indemnity shall be payable in a currency freely usable to replace or repair such Goods. State of Sikkim shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, records and accounts adequate to identify the Goods, Works Consulting Services and other items of expenditure financed out of the proceeds of the Loan, to disclose the use thereof in the Project, to record the progress of the Project (including the cost thereof) and to reflect, in accordance with consistently maintained sound accounting principles, its operations and financial condition. (a) ADB and State of Sikkim shall cooperate fully to ensure that the purposes of the Loan will be accomplished. (b) State of Sikkim shall promptly inform ADB and India of any condition which interferes with, or threatens to interfere with, the progress of the Project, the performance of its obligations under this Project Agreement, or the accomplishment of
Being Complied.
Being Complied.
Being Complied.
Being Complied.
Being Complied. Being Complied.
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Reference in PA 12 PA, Article Section 2.07 II,
Major Covenants the purposes of the Loan. (c) ADB and State of Sikkim shall from time to time, at the request of either party, exchange views through their representatives with regard to any matters relating to the Project, State of Sikkim and the Loan. (a) State of Sikkim shall furnish to ADB all such reports and information as ADB shall reasonably request concerning (i) the Loan and the expenditure of the proceeds thereof; (ii) the Goods, Works, Consulting Services and other 3 items of expenditure financed out of such proceeds, (iii) the Project; (iv) the administration, operations and financial condition of State of Sikkim; and (v) any other matters relating to the purposes of the Loan. (b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, State of Sikkim shall furnish to ADB quarterly reports on the execution of the Project and on the operation and management of the Project facilities. Such reports shall be submitted in such form and in such detail and within such a period as ADB shall reasonably request, and shall indicate, among other things, progress made and problems encountered during the quarter under review, steps taken or proposed to be taken to remedy these problems, and proposed program of activities and expected progress during the following quarter. (c) Promptly after physical completion of the Project, but in any event not later than three (3) months thereafter or such later date as ADB may agree for this purpose, State of Sikkim shall prepare and furnish to ADB a report, in such form and in such detail as ADB shall reasonably request, on the execution and initial operation of the Project, including its cost, the performance by State of Sikkim of its obligations under this Project Agreement and the accomplishment of the purposes of the Loan. State of Sikkim shall (i) maintain separate accounts for the Project;
Status of Compliance Being Complied.
13 PA, Article Section 2.08
II,
Being Complied.
II,
Being Processed.
II,
Not yet due
II,
APA for FY 2010-11 submitted Page | 30

Reference in PA
Major Covenants (ii) have such accounts and related financial statements (balance sheet, statement of income and expenses, and related statements) audited annually, in accordance with appropriate auditing standards consistently applied, by independent auditors whose qualifications, experience and terms of reference are acceptable to ADB; and (iii) furnish to ADB, promptly after their preparation but in any event not later than 6 months after the close of the fiscal year to which they relate, certified copies of such audited accounts and financial statements and the report of the auditors relating thereto (including the auditors' opinion on the use of the Loan proceeds and compliance with the covenants of the Loan Agreement as well as on the use of the procedures for the imprest accounts and statement of expenditures), all in the English language. State of Sikkim shall furnish to ADB such further information concerning such accounts and financial statements and the audit thereof as ADB shall from time to time reasonably request. II, State of Sikkim shall enable ADB's representatives to inspect the Project, the Goods and Works financed out of the proceeds of the Loan and any relevant records and documents. II, Except as ADB may otherwise agree, State shall not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any of its assets which shall be required for the efficient carrying on of its operations or the disposal of which may prejudice its ability to perform satisfactorily any of its obligations under this Project Agreement. II, Except as ADB may otherwise agree, State of Sikkim shall apply the proceeds of the Loan to the financing of expenditures on the Project in accordance with the provisions of the Loan Agreement and this Project Agreement, and shall ensure that all Goods, Works and Consulting Services are used exclusively in the carrying out of the Project.
Being complied.
Being complied.
Being complied.
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6. CONSULTANT STAFFING
6.1 Mobilisation of Key Personnel during Quarter Ending March 2013
Consultancy Scheduled N No of Key o Experts A) Project Management and Design Team 1 Team Leader cum 1 Project Management Specialist 2. Civil Engineer/Acting 1 Team Leader 3. Physical Planner Land 1 Use & Regional 4. Eco Tourism Planner 1 5. Landscape Architect 1 6. Marketing & Tourism 1 Promotion Expert 7. Cultural Heritage 1 Management Expert 8. Procurement Specialist 1 9. Safeguard Specialist 1 Social 10. Financial Management 1 Specialist 11. Bridging & Highway 1 Engineer 12. Eco-Tourism 1 Planner/Engineer (International) 13. Nature & Culture based 1 Tourism Institutional Development Specialist (International) B) Construction Supervision Team 14. Civil Engineer Deputy 1 Team Leader 15. Environmental 1 Engineer/Planner 16. Highway Engineer 1 17. Field Engineers 8 Sl. Key Experts Present during Quarter Ending December 12 Jan 13 Feb 13 March 13 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 -
1 1 -
1 1 1 -
1 1 2
1 1 2
1 1 2
7. PROGRESS OF WORKS
The Physical and Financial Progress of works for the Quarter ending December 2012 is presented in the following table (on following pages):
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7.1 Physical and Financial Progress of Works- Civil Works and Procurement of Goods and Equipments.
Civil Works and Procurement of Goods and Equipments
S. Contract No. Package No. Package Description Technical Specifications Date of Signing of Contrac t Date of Completio n as per Contract Contract Package CostEngineers Estimated (In Million Rs) Contracted Amount in INR Mn Progress upto Quarter ending March 2013 Contract Status / Progress or PCSS No. Expenditure Critical Issues or Reasons for slow progress
Contracts Awarded 1. None Contracts Tendered 1. NCB-1 Road from Ranka to Sajong
9 km
114.82
100 %
Construction
Design
Upto Quarter ending December 2012
During Quarter ending March 2013
Cumulative upto Quarter ending March 2013
IFB for Re-Bid NCB01R2 issued on 30th July 12. Re-Bid opened on 3rd Sept 12 Price Bid opened on 30th November 12 Acceptance letter issued to single Responsive Bidder on 16th February 13
143.347
Responsive Bidder to submit Performance Guarantee
2.
NCB-2
Roads in West Sikkim
8 km
30 Apr 2012
126.369
100 %
10 %
INR 12.5 Million
INR 1.109 Million
INR 13.609 Million
Agreement Signed. Work at site taken in hand
143.5
Mobilization Advance INR 12.5 Million released on 17th Oct 2012 and first R.A bill released on 30th Mar 2013
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Contracts to be Tendered 3. NCB-3 Damthang to Himalayan Institute Road
2.36 km
54.312
Construction
Design
100 %
4.
Refurbishment of GPS Statue Samdruptse Khecheopalri Lake and Shanti View Point Development
10 %
Final DPR submitted to DoT on 6th December 12 IFB issued on 17th January 13 Bids opened on 4th March 13 Price Bid opened on 28th March 13 Preliminary Investigation Completed Topographical Survey & Architectural Design of Shanti View Point completed. Landscape development taken up by Landscape Architect. -
PBER under scrutiny by ADB
5.
5%
Need to engage Specialised Agency for detail study and remedial measure. Environmental sensitivity of Khecheopalri lake to be ascertained
6.
Multi-Level Parking for Rumtek
0%
Site for parking not yet finalised
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7.
Environmental Improvement of Rumtek Monastery Complex
95%
Construction
Design
Methodology for Project Design & implementation prepared in detail & included in IR Concept Plan completed along with the cross
sections of the builtup components to be integrated with Architectural designs completed by Landscape Architect. Detailed Design in progress.
Designs prepared consultation DCC and KCT
being in with
8.
9.
Yuksom Base Camp development Singalila Trek improvement
0%
0%
Topographic & Sub Soil Investigation completed Work on development of Trek, Trail and Base Camps have been initiated on arrival of International Experts. Reports Submitted by them are under study for
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Construction
Design
10
IHCAE Infrastructure and Facility Development Procurement of equipments and training aids for IHCAE Village tourism for Rey-Mindu, Damthang and Uttarey
0%
their utilisation in formulation of Design Criteria for Trekking Trails, Base Camps etc IFB for appointment of DTA Consultants signed and Bids opened -
11
Activity to start on arrival of Adventure Expert and appointment of DTA Consultant. Activity to start on arrival of Adventure Expert and appointment of DTA Consultants.
12
0%
Activity initiated on arrival of International Experts and the reports submitted by them are under study.
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7.2 Physical and Financial Progress of Works- Consultancy

Consultancy
S. No. Contract Package Description Consultants Name PCSS No. Date of Signing Contract Contract Package Cost (Estimated) Contracted Amount in INR 1 1. 2 Project Management Design and Supervision Consultants 3 SMEC International Pty Ltd 4 5 16 August 2011 6 INR 110.7 Million INR 74.82 Million + Euro 0.16 Million Upto Quarter ending December 2012 7 INR 3.620 Million Expenditure During Quarter ending March 2013 8 INR 3.972 Million Cumulative Upto Quarter ending March 2013 9 INR 7.592 Million -
2. 3.
DTA Consultants for Curriculum and Operationalisation Plan for IHCAE Chemchey DTA Consultants for Community Capacity Building for Village Tourism Sub-Projects
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QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

0.502 0.720 0.002 5.970 1.990 0.040 8.000

15.3 100 100 23 100 100 29

2.780 0.000 0.000 20.000 0.000 0.000 20.000

3.282 0.720 0.002 25.970 1.990 0.040 28.000

100 100 100 100 100 100 100

1.2. Contract Wise Project Cost Summary

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

Contract Status Contracts Committed Contracts to be Committed Total Contracts

Status of Contract Packages (Value of Contracts)

Status of Contract Packages (Number of Contracts)

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

No. Contracts Awarded Contracts Tendered Contracts to be Tendered Total Contracts 1 2 0 3

INR (Mn) 137.5 177.0 0 314.5

INR (Mn) 248.16 186.50 768.97 1203.63

Component Wise Status of Components (Number of Contracts)

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

Component Wise Status of Components (Value of Contracts, INR MIllion)

List of Contract Packages with Status up to Quarter Ending December 2012

Description of Contract Package

Cost (INR Mn) 121.5

Status of Contract Acceptance letter issued on 16-02-2013.

Strengthening and upgrading of existing road from:

(i) Pelling to Tikjuk Junction (ii) Access road to Pemayangtse

(iii) Peling Zero Point to Pelling

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

Engineers estimates 54.312 (INR Mn)

Refurbishment and Development of Guru Padma Sambhava Statue Complex, Samdruptse

Subsequent Year Projects Environmental up-gradation of 5. a) Kecheopalri Lake Precinct

(a) West Sikkim

(b) East Sikkim East Sikkim East Sikkim

Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered

Complex Tourism Infrastructure Development & Environmental Improvement of

West Sikkim West Sikkim South Sikkim

Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered

South Sikkim East, West & South Sikkim -

Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered

Contract Awarded on 1608-2011 and in Operation. Contract to be Tendered Contract to be Tendered

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

Summary of Expenditure during & Up to Quarter Ending March 2013

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. II. 1. 2.

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

2 STATUS OF SHORT RESETTLEMENT PLANS

Tourism Infrastructure Development & Environmental Improvement of Rumtek Monastery Complex

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

3 STATUS OF INITIAL ENVIRONMENT EXAMINATION

4. ACTIVITIES DURING QUARTER Ending March 2013

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

30th April 2012 26th June 2012 17th Oct 2012

Refurbishment and Development of Guru Padma Sambhava Statue Complex, Samdruptse

Construction of Multi-Level Parking near Rumtek Monastery Complex

South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project India-Sikkim

Tourism Infrastructure Development & Environmental Improvement of Rumtek Monastery Complex

Redevelopment and provision of basic services at Yuksom Base Camp

7th Oct & 5th Nov 2012 Oct12 and Nov12

Improvement of SingalilaTrek and provision of basic amenities