RWD is attributable to the following major initiatives:
1. Assistance from World Bank
Financial Support : For the project, the amount sought from the World Bank is ₹3,000 Crore.
Additional Finance
Department is interested in strengthening the following key areas:
- Improved asset management through innovative maintenance contracts.
- Streamlining and computerization of business processes.
- Development and implementation of Human Resource Strategy.
- Capacity building of local construction industry.
Finance Plus Framework
- Rational criteria for planning and investment decisions.
- Least-cost engineering solutions with climate-resilient technologies.
- Framework for social and environmental management.
- Partnership with local governments and communities.
- Efficient procurement procedures.
- Improved contract management.
- Quality assurance mechanisms.
- Investment and maintenance financing framework.
- Monitoring, evaluation, technical and financial audits.
- Institutional strengthening at Headquarters and field divisions.
- Capacity building through Human Resource Development Strategy with World Bank knowledge support.
2. Re-organisation of the Department
To enhance implementation capacity, the Project Implementation Units (PIUs) increased from 45 to 108, supported by 534 Sub-Divisions and 1070 Sections. Twenty Circles headed by Superintending Engineers were established for better supervision and monitoring.
Infrastructure
Field offices were renovated, refurbished and equipped with modern facilities for effective communication and administration.
Quality Management
District and regional laboratories, Mobile Quality Management Units, and State Quality Monitors ensure high standards in road construction.
Training
Around 1600 Engineers and 2250 Contractors have received professional training through reputed institutions and World Bank technical assistance.
3. Other Initiatives
- ✅ Preparation of quality DPRs with community participation, transect walks, and environmental & social safeguards.
- ✅ Adoption of innovative, cost-effective and non-conventional materials for rural road construction.
- ✅ Development of online monitoring modules for project monitoring and management.
- ✅ Development and implementation of Rural Road Maintenance Policy Framework.