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INRMTrainingCalendar2011August–December

General Introduction

The India Resident Mission (INRM) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of the Government of India have jointly conducted training programs on ADB’s procurement, consultant selection, disbursement, and safeguard procedures during 2008–2010 to increase the awareness on ADB procedures among government agencies implementing ADB-funded projects in India.

In 2011, the coverage of the training programs has been increased to cover project implementation and thematic topics.

The INRM Training Calendar 2011 lists the training programs planned during August–December 2011. The calendar contains monthly schedules of the training programs, topics to be covered under each training program, and nomination forms. A CD containing the training calendar and e-files of the nomination forms is available in the back cover pocket.

The training programs will be conducted in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE), New Delhi; the Indian Society for Trenchless Technology (INDSTT), New Delhi; The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi; the National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), Pune; the Administrative StaffCollege of India (ASCI), Hyderabad; and the Indian Instituteof Technology (IIT), Roorkee.

Please consult the detailed tentative training topics under each program on the following pages, and send your nominations for the program(s) that interest you. You can send nominations to Mr. Vikram Harsha, Portfolio Management Specialist, INRM at vannamraju@adb.org.

ADB will fund expenditure related to the training venue, training materials, accommodation, and food of participants. Travel expenditure from duty station to the training venue and back will have to be borne by the participants.

We sincerely hope that this calendar will help government agencies to plan participation of their staff well in advance.

INRM Training Calendar 2011 (August–December)

Date Title of Training Program SeatsLast Date for Nominations

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1–5 DPR Preparation for State Highway Projects 30 10 July

9–10 Workshop on Trenchless Technologiesfor Urban Projects 30 15 July

30 Municipal Accounting Reforms in Urban Projects 30 31 July

Sep

5–7 Water Demand Management andUtilities Maintenance and Managementfor Urban Projects 30 5 Aug

19–21 ADB Procurement Procedures 30 10 Aug

22–23 ADB Consultant Selection Procedures 30 10 Aug

26–28 ADB Disbursement Procedures 30 15 Aug

29–30 ADB Safeguards Procedures 30 15 Aug

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14–18 Construction Managementfor State Highway Projects 30 15 Sep

21–25 Construction Managementfor Rural Roads Projects 30 15 Sep

28 Nov– 2 Dec

Construction Management for Urban Projects 30 15 Sep

Dec

8–10 Project Management for Newand Pipeline Projects 30 15 Oct

19–24 Water Requirement and Schedulingfor Irrigation Projects 30 15 Oct

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Resource Persons Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE), Noida

Venue Training Center, India Resident Mission, New Delhi

Target Audience Senior and middle management staffof state highway projects

Objectives To improve knowledge of participantsabout various aspects to be covered inDetailed Project Report (DPR) preparationand use of new tools/techniques.

Tentative Training Topics

• Overview of road development scenario in India

• Modern survey techniques, data collection, and fixing the alignment, geographic information systems (GIS) / global positioning systems

(GPS) applications

• Traffic studies for preparation of DPR

• Geotechnical investigations and material survey

• Geometric design standards for design of highways and use of computer software

• Design of flexible and rigid pavements

• Pavement distresses, remedial measures, and maintenance management system

• Siting of bridges, General Arrangement Drawing (GAD), hydraulic analysis for bridge/Cross Drainage works

• Design of foundation and substructures

• Design of superstructures for bridges, flyovers, interchanges, etc.

• Modern trends in design and construction of bridges, flyovers, and interchanges

• Repair and rehabilitation of bridges

• Quality assurance and acceptance criteria

• Environmental, social, and safety Issues

• Project evaluation, Economic/Financial Internal Rate of Return (EIRR/FIRR)

• General deficiencies in DPRs and estimates and remedial measures thereof

1–5 August 2011, New Delhi

1. DPR Preparation for State Highway Projects

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Resource Persons Indian Society for Trenchless Technology (INDSTT)

Venue Training Center, India Resident Mission, New Delhi

Target Audience Senior and middle management staffof urban sector projects

Objectives To sensitize the participants about various trenchless techniques, methods of selection, standard schedule of rates, advantages when compared with traditional methods, etc.

Tentative Training Topics

• Basics of trenchless technology techniques

• Subsurface utility engineering and geotechnical techniques

• Pipeline condition assessment techniques

• Technology selection process and technique specifications

• Guidelines to establish contract conditions for design and construction by trenchless techniques

• Trenchless project economics and cost comparison with conventional construction techniques

• Trenchless project execution guidelines

• Trenchless project supervision and conclusion guidelines

• Participant interactions and question and answer session

9–10 August 2011, New Delhi

2. Trenchless Technologies for Urban Projects

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Resource Persons India Resident Mission and Executing Agenciesof Urban Projects

Venue Training Center, India Resident Mission, New Delhi

Target Audience Senior and middle management staffof urban sector projects

Objectives The 1-day workshop will be a brainstorming session to discuss various issues pertaining to reforms in municipal accounting

Tentative Training Topics

• Review of the accounting reforms undertaken in the various ADB Urban Cities. The discussion would cover the activities undertaken so far in the selected cities of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kolkata, Karnataka, and Kerala and from other places

• Issues arising out of the reviews and the lessons learned. Analyzing the success and failures of the various models of implementation and deciding the right model for implementation; staff and capacity development in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs); and state-level institutional support for sustainability

• The way forward. Developing pilot models for state-level implementation; development of common accounting modules and computer programs; accounting for ring fencing of municipal services for assessment of financial viabilities; defining private sector involvement for sustainable implementation and development of core accounting team among the ULB staff

30 August 2011, New Delhi

3. Municipal Accounting Reforms in Urban Projects

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Resource Persons The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Delhi

Venue Training Center, India Resident Mission, New Delhi

Target Audience Senior and middle management staffof urban sector projects

Objectives The course will focus on efficient and sustainable water management in urban areas and disseminate information on issues involved in water demand management and global best practices.

Tentative Training Topics

• Overview of urban water supply and sanitation in India: state of water resources in India, water availability and quality issues, policies and governance and Water Demand Management (WDM) initiatives in India

• Water Demand Management – key concepts and need: need for policy, supply versus demand approach, benefits of WDM and WDM strategies

• Water Auditing and Balancing: need for water audit, approaches, techniques, and benefits of water auditing; introduction to standard water balance software (IWA); water balance/aqualibre and case studies on water audits and benchmarking

• Leakage Detection and Control: basic leak detection methods, leak sounding equipment details, procedure to undertake leak sounding,

field investigation practical leak detection exercise

• Network Planning (Sectorization and District Meter Areas [DMAs]): DMA setup criteria, guidelines for zone boundaries, system schematics, recording zone boundary conditions, and practical example of sectorizing

• Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Management Information Systems (MIS) in network planning and management: basics of GIS and MIS, benefits of GIS for each city, and examples of GIS for each city

• Metering of Flows/Pipelines: need and advantages of metering, different types and sizing of meters, selection and installation of meters, advanced control and integrated metering

5–7 September 2011, New Delhi

4. Water Demand Management and Utilities Maintenance and Management for Urban Projects

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• Water Quality Monitoring and Management: major contaminants and pollution issues, techniques and systematic monitoring of water quality, and recommendations for efficient water quality management

• Water Conservation – options and techniques: options of water conservation, including recycle use, case studies on groundwater recharge, recycling/reuse, rainwater harvesting, and benefits

and co-benefits

• Role and Prospects of Public–Private Partnerships (PPP): concepts, needs, and prospects in the water sector, and successful case studies

• Pricing and Financial Management: status quo of financial situation, tariff rationalizations, and accounting reforms

• Regulation and Institutional Framework: regulatory and policy reforms, institutional framework and challenges, and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis

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Resource Persons Asian Development Bank

Venue Training Center, India Resident Mission, New Delhi

Target Audience Senior and middle management staff implementing ADB-funded Projects in India

Objectives To improve the awareness on ADB procurement, consultant selection, disbursement, and safeguard procedures among executing agency staff.

Tentative Training Topics

¿ Procurement Procedures, 19–21 Sep 2011

• Procurement guidelines

• Bid packaging

• Prequalification

• Preparation of bidding documents

• Bid opening

• Bid evaluation

• Award of contract

• Case studies, quiz, and exercises

¿ Consultant Selection Procedures, 22–23 Sep 2011

• ADB procedures and policies on the use of consultants

• Consultant selection committee

• Preparation of terms of reference

• Advertising

• Expression of interest

• Short listing

• Issue of request for proposals

• Evaluation of technical proposals

19–30 September 2011, New Delhi

5. ADB Procedures

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• Evaluation of financial proposals

• Overall ranking

• Contract negotiations and award of contract

• Managing and evaluating consultants

¿ Disbursement Procedures, 26–28 Sep 2011

• Sources of ADB funds

• Disbursement principles, policies, and guidelines

• Disbursement procedure – direct payment, reimbursement and statement of expenditure, commitment letter and imprest fund

• Disbursement procedure – case study

• Loan and Grant Financial Information Services and common causes of delays

• Accounts and audit requirement in ADB-assisted projects

• Role of Controller of Aid Accounts and Audit (CAAA) in loan disbursement, accounting, and servicing

¿ Environmental and Social Safeguard Procedures, 29–30 Sep 2011

• ADB’s environmental safeguards requirements

• Government of India’s environmental safeguards requirements

• Developing documentation for environmental safeguards

• Implementation of environmental safeguards

• Case study

• ADB’s social safeguards requirements

• Government of India’s National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007

• Developing resettlement planning documentation

• Developing documentation for monitoring and reporting of resettlement plan implementation

• Case study

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Resource Persons National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), Pune

Venue NICMAR, Pune

Target Audience Senior and middle management staff implementing ADB-funded state highway projects in India

Objectives To build awareness in Executing Agency (EA) staff of state highway projects on various aspects of construction management.

Tentative Training Topics

• Conceptual framework in construction management: concept of total construction project management, current trends, role of Executive Engineer/Assistant Engineer, and organizing and managing

a construction project

• Monitoring and supervision of consultants: understanding the provisions of consultant’s agreement, monitoring the performance of the consultants, and corrective measures for nonperformance of consultants

• Indian Roads Congress (IRC) specifications for state highways

• Quality control in construction: bitumen, concrete, and embankment

• Construction technologies and methods: present methods of road construction, bridge construction, and culvert construction

• Contract administration: post-award obligations of the client, duties and responsibilities of the contractor, operating conditions of contract, and introduction to Indian Contract Act 1972

• Avoidance of claims: dispute prone areas in contract, and documentation and record keeping for claim avoidance

• Monitoring and tracking of projects: introduction to project monitoring tools, project tracking (updating actual progress and resources), impacted schedules, and resource leveling

• Site administration and control: site organization, on-site facilities and layouts, execution controls/quality, cost and time, and budget/billing/project close out

• Case analysis

14–18 November 2011, Pune

6. Construction Management for State Highway Projects

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Resource Persons National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), Pune

Venue NICMAR, Pune

Target Audience Senior and middle management staff implementing ADB-funded rural roads projectsin India

Objectives To build awareness in EA staff of rural roads projects on various aspects of construction management.

Tentative Training Topics

• Conceptual framework in construction management: concept of total construction project management, current trends, role of Executive Engineer/Assistant Engineer, and organizing and managing

a construction project

• Monitoring and supervision of consultants: understanding the provisions of consultant’s agreement, monitoring the performance of the consultants, and corrective measures for nonperformance of consultants

• IRC specifications for rural roads

• Quality control in construction: bitumen, concrete, and embankment

• Construction technologies and methods: present methods of road construction, bridge construction, and culvert construction

• Contract administration: post-award obligations of the client, duties and responsibilities of the contractor, operating conditions of contract, and introduction to Indian Contract Act 1972

• Avoidance of claims: dispute prone areas in contract, and documentation and record keeping for claim avoidance

• Monitoring and tracking of projects: introduction to project monitoring tools, project tracking (updating actual progress and resources), impacted schedules, and resource leveling

• Site administration and control: site organization, on-site facilities and layouts, execution controls/quality, cost and time, and budget/billing/project close out

• Case analysis

21–25 November 2011, Pune

7. Construction Management for Rural Roads Projects

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Resource Persons National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), Pune

Venue NICMAR, Pune

Target Audience Senior and middle management staff implementing ADB-funded urban projects in India

Objectives To build awareness in EA staff of urban projects on various aspects of construction management.

Tentative Training Topics

• Contract planning, and resource needs assessment

• Specifications of works

• Appraisal/ Assessment of work plan, resource mobilization schedule

• Pre-construction activities

• Conceptual framework in construction management

• New technologies in water supply: methods, process, and materials, and their cost–benefit analysis

• New technologies in sewerage: methods, process, and materials, and their cost–benefit analysis

• Technologies for trenching, shoring, and dewatering

• Construction and supervision of water pipe-laying contracts, including testing and commissioning

• Construction and supervision of sewerage-laying contracts, including testing and commissioning

• Applicable standards (Bureau of Indian Standards [BIS] or others) and codes for pipe laying and testing

• Role of employer and engineer

• Supervision and monitoring of consultant’s (Engineer) performance as an employer

• Quality control of pipe material, electromechanical equipment, concrete, etc.

• Material and equipment management, safety and compliance with safeguards

• General contract administration and avoidance of claims

• Site administration and control

28 November–2 December 2011, Pune

8. Construction Management for Urban Projects

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Resource Persons Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) and ADB

Venue Training Centre, India Resident Mission, New Delhi

Target Audience Senior and middle management stafffrom new and pipeline projects

Objectives To improve awareness among new EAs regarding various project preparatory activities required under the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)Project Readiness Checklist

Tentative Training Topics• Project Management: An overview – basic elements of good project

management (PM); various tools that are available for effective PM functions

• Project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – environmental and social considerations, impact on livelihood

• Project Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) – Government of India (GOI) Policy; issues involved; good practices in R&R; social, economic, and environmental evaluation; land acquisition issues

• Project Clearances – state clearances, central clearances, forest clearances, land acquisition issues

• Utility Shifting Procedures and Administrative Clearances – Department of Telecom (DOT), State Electricity Board, Railways, etc.; clearances of local bodies, etc.

• Network Analysis – network analysis (CPM/PERT), identifying critical activities, scheduling of project activities

• Project Costing and Budgeting – preparing line estimates

• Project Procurement Planning – optimum packaging of contracts, modes of procurements, approval flowchart, standard bidding documents, issues involved in pre-bid and post-bid meetings, award of contract

• Procurement of Consultancy Services – preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR), issue of Requests for Proposals (RFP), prequalification of consultants, methods of procurement

• Demonstration of MS Project

• Project Risk Management

• Advanced Project Management Techniques – critical chain project management

8–10 December 2011, New Delhi

9. Project Management for New and Pipeline Projects

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Resource Persons Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

Venue IIT, Roorkee

Target Audience Senior and middle management staffof ADB-funded irrigation projects

Objectives To build awareness among EAs of irrigation projects on techniques and issues involved in water management.

Tentative Training Topics

• Participatory Irrigation Management as a part of integrated water resources management (IWRM)

• Measurement and estimation of climate variables

• Crop planning and crop water requirement

• Diagnostic analysis of an irrigation system

• Measurement of flow and losses in watercourses

• Micro irrigation system

• Land leveling

• Sustainable maintenance: types, procedure, and performance budgeting

• Operation and maintenance of the Upper Ganga Canal: a case study of poor implementation and maintenance of irrigation scheme

• Water distribution planning

• Strategies for dealing with water shortages

• Remote sensing and GIS applications in irrigation management

• Soil moisture measurement

• Operation and maintenance guidelines for field farmers

• Field study and testing at Demonstration Farm of the Water Resources Development and Management (WRD & M) Department

• Field study of the Upper Ganga Canal System

• Diagnostic field study of a minor canal command

• Group discussion/Panel discussion

19–24 December 2011, Roorkee

10. Water Requirement and Schedulingfor Irrigation Projects

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Road Safety Workshop, April 2011, Delhi

Urban Forum, January 2011

Safeguards for Contractors and Consultants, May 2011, Delhi

ADB Orientation Forum, May 2011, Guwahati

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FIDIC, September 2010, Delhi

ADB Procedures, September 2010, Jaipur

ADB Procedures, September 2010, Jaipur

ADB Procedures, North East Projects, June 2011

Photo Gallery

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FIDIC, August 2009, Delhi

ADB Procedures, February 2009, Kolkata

ADB Procedures, September 2010, Jaipur

ADB Procedures, February 2010, XLRI, Jamshedpur

ADB Procedures, September 2010, Guwahati

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