RUIDP

Investment Program Performance Monitoring System (IPPMS)

INTRODUCTION:
Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project (RUIDP) aims at improving sustainable infrastructure facilities in six major cities of Rajasthan including Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Kota and Udaipur. The Project also aims at enhancing the capacities of urban local bodies (ULBs) and making awareness among community for effective participation. The project commenced in July 2001 and BME consultants M/s Dalal Mott Mac Donald, New Delhi prepared City Baseline reports in May, 2005 and consultant M/s LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi prepared the Final City BME reports based on City Base line reports.
OBJECTIVE:
The main objectives of BME is to ensure that intended benefits reach the target groups as mere physical completion of works is not the end result. The end result is successful outcomes in form of benefits to the society and realisation of project objectives. The consultants task was to evaluate and assess the infrastructure works taken up under different sectors of RUIDP and to assess the extent to which the socio-economic benefits are accrued to society at large.

METHODOLOGY:
The BME study has been carried out in two parts; the first part is to prepare baseline reports for different sectors for six cities i.e. before RUIDP interventions (Pre project) and; second part (post project) of the study is to prepare final BME reports for six cities i.e. after RUIDP interventions (Post project).There are total 209 packages in RUIDP in six cities plus some procurement packages at PMU level including Bisalpur Jaipur Water Supply Project (BJWSP). Scope of works of BME study does not include BJWSP due to late award of BJWSP work in year 2007. Covering all the packages under BME study require lots of time and manpower so it was decided to select representative indicative packages out of total 209 packages. Therefore, total 63 indicative packages i.e. 30% of total packages were selected in a manner that these packages are true representation of the sectors which covered under RUIDP. The sub-projects covered under the RUIDP include rehabilitation and expansion of urban water supply systems, improvements to the wastewater collection and treatment systems, solid waste management, storm water drainage, urban roads and bridges, slum area improvements, fire fighting, emergency medical services and conservation of historical sites. Indicators for both baseline and BME were worked out through discussions and consultations with PMU using Logical frame work Analysis. For collection of primary data sample size of 2000 House Holds in each city was fixed for HH survey. Secondary data is collected through interaction with Line Departments besides this Several Focus group Discussions are conducted for collection of data. The BME study was completed by the consultants in December 2008.
Findings of the BME consultants:
Water Supply:
The initiatives taken by the RUIDP in the water supply packages (through additional water storage facility like the CWRs and OSHRs, new tubewells, replacement of the old pumps and pipelines) have greatly enhanced the capacity of distribution of water. All these endeavours have resulted in rise in the per capita water supply, reliability, improvement in the quality of water and reduction in the water borne diseases. Following are some of the major benefits by RUIDP interventions:-
" Bisalpur Jaipur Water Supply Project which will supply 360 MLD Water for Jaipur city and will fulfil longstanding demand of Jaipur

" Created new source of Mansi - Wakal at Udaipur
" Created new source Gajner Lift Canal at Shobhasar Village, Bikaner.
" Reduction in the non revenue water, present NRW is 20 to 40% in Jaipur, Kota and Ajmer due to laying of DI pipe line and replacement of old pumping machine, increasing water connection and revenue realization.
" Increase in water pressure, water production and service leveldue to creation of new source and replacmentb of pipeline/pumps.
" Saving in energy charges in Jodhpur due to laying of 14 km. gravity line from kailana filter plant to paota circle saving of Rs. 1.00 Crore per year in energy charges.
" Increase in coverage area of water supply networks.
" Improvement in water quality, construction of new WTP.

WASTE WATER

In the waste water packages, the construction of new STP and the renovation and modernization of the old STP, laying of sewer lines and sullage connection has helped to link the households with the STPs for proper treatment of the waste water. The RUIDP initiative has helped to reduce the improper waste water disposal mechanism and helped to enhance the aesthetic value of the localities. Following are some of the major benefits by RUIDP interventions:-
" Increase in sewer network by laying of sewers
" Improvement in quality of sewage effluent due to construction of new sewerage treatment plants.

" Additional revenue generation by selling treated waste water from STP. In Bikaner treated waste water was sold out to Rs. 42.00 lacs for one year. The treated waste water is used by farmer in irrigation.
" Increase in revenue realization by collection of waste water cess @ 33% in the area connected with STP and @20% in the area connected with sewer line network.
" Sullage connection to sewer line. 42,000 property connections were made in jaipur city.
" Less mosquito menace.
" Reduction in foul smell and cases of diseases.

DRAINAGE

Defined boundary of the Brahmpuri nalla, Jaipur
The proper canalization of the drains in the city has reduced the problem of overflowing. Also, the problems like water stagnation and mosquito menace have also considerably reduced. Some of the major benefits accrued by RUIDP interventions are:-
" Upgradation of drainage channels. Strengthening of lining of sides and floor bedding.

" Reduction in flooding time from 4 -5 times per year to 1-2 times per year.
" Smooth and increase flow in drains. In Udaipur increase in discharge of water from Chikalwas feeder.
" Improvement in environment conditions in terms of water body, ground water particular in Bikaner solved the chronic Soorsagar lake Problem.
" Decrease in loss of property.
" Incidence of water borne disease has reduced

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The vehicles provided under the Solid Waste Management packages have been of great help to the city. The number vehicles have helped to reduce the

number of trips to twice a day and helped in efficient and timely collection of the waste. Some of the major benefits accrued by RUIDP interventions are:-
" Improvement in collection and transportation of solid waste by strengthening the equipments like loader backhoe, tractor with hydraulic tipper and dustbins.

URBAN TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
The widening and strengthening of the streets and construction of ROBs have reduced the travel time of the commuters. The long wait at the crossings have been replaced by the free flow of the traffic. The RUIDP intervention has also helped to reduce the number of accidents in the package stretches. The street widening has also enhanced the real estate values and rental potentials of those properties on / near the widened roads. Some of the major benefits accrued by RUIDP interventions are:-
" Constructions of bridges have reduced travel time and distance.

" Widening of roads and construction of bridges results smooth flow of traffic, level of congestion reduced.
" Reduction in no. of accidents
" Fuel cost and wear tear cost of vehicle has reduced

MEDICAL SERVICES

The construction of the building and facilities provided by RUIDP under the medical packages of two hospitals has proved to be very essential for the in-patients, out-patients and also the resident doctors. The provision of a new OPD block, Laundry campus etc. has helped to ascertain the increase in the satisfaction level of the patients and the doctors. Some of the major benefits accrued by RUIDP interventions are:-

" By development and rehabilitation of infrastructure facilities at Zanana Hospital, Chandpole, Mahila Chikitsalaya,.Sanganeri Gate and J. K. lone hospital. Increased kitchen and laundry faculties, doctors chambers, specious laboratory, no. of Beds, neo natal ward.
" Improvement in sanitation facilities

FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES

Efforts made by the RUIDP in the construction of two new fire stations reflected in the primary survey where the respondents were satisfied with the services. The time take to attend to emergency calls has also reduced. More efficient services were provided by the fire fighters under this package. Some of the major benefits accrued by RUIDP interventions are:-
" Construction of new fire station at jaipur and Jodhpur average response time reduced to 2 - 20 minutes.

" Improvement in efficiency by providing fire fighting equipments viz. water tender, water bousers.

HISTORICAL SITES:
The renovation done under the package for New Gate, Chanpol Gate and Panna Meena Ka Kund has been well appreciated by the tourist as well as the local people. The renovation work by RUIDP has increased the aesthetic value of the walled city. Some of the major benefits accrued by RUIDP interventions are:-

Panna Meena kund, Jaipur After renovation
" Renovation and conservation of gates of walled city at Jaipur increased the aesthetic value of the gates.

" Improvement in sanitation condition at Panna Meena ka Kund by renovation of kund.
RUIDP has succeeded in meeting the objectives and goals of the project. The infrastructure assets created by RUIDP are the resource for the cities and has improved urban services for citizens. After the RUIDP intervention in different Cities/sector has brought in a change for the residents not only in the packaged locality but also has a great impact on the city as well. By and large, a great feel of satisfaction was seen on the benefited population on the works undertaken by RUIDP.