Lok Sabha Question No. 4340 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: Testing of Constructions under BADP
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4340

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2017/ CHAITRA 7, 1939 (SAKA)

TESTING OF CONSTRUCTIONS UNDER BADP

†4340. DR SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  any  central  agency  has  examined  the  quality  of  roads  and buildings constructed under Border Area Development Programme (BADP) in the country particularly in Bihar during the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon, State-wise;

- (c)  if  not,  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  the  laying  of foundation stone and inauguration of such roads/buildings constructed under the above scheme so that people may be informed about the programme and attention could be paid towards the quality;
- (d) whether there are report of irregularities and misappropriation of funds from east Champaran district of Bihar; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (b): The  BADP  Guidelines  (June,  2015)  envisages  that  the  State Governments  shall  develop  an  institutional  system  for  inspections  of  the BADP  schemes/projects  and  submit  reports  to  the  Department  and  Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs. Further, each border block should be assigned  to  a  high-ranking  State  Government  Nodal  Officers  who  should regularly  visit the block and take responsibility for BADP schemes and that a

## L.S.US.Q.NO.4340 FOR 28.03.2017

quarterly  report  should  be  sent  to  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  indicating  the number of inspections conducted and highlighting the important achievements/lacunae  pointed  out  in  the  report  of  the  inspecting  officers. Third  Party  Inspections  are  also  to  be  commissioned  by  the  States  for  an independent feedback on the quality of work and other relevant issues. An appropriate  'Social  Audit  System'  should  also  be  placed  by  the  State Governments.

Further,  District  Level  Committees  under  the  Chairmanship  of  District Collector  have  been  made  responsible  for  planning,  implementation  and monitoring of the BADP works including their Quality and submit a report on quarterly  basis  to  the  State  Government  for  onward  submission  to  the Ministry of Home Affairs along with the photos of the works/schemes.

(c): While Government of India frames the guidelines, planning and implementation of BADP is the primary responsibility of the State Governments  and  any  decision  in  this regard is taken by the State Governments.

(d) and (e):      Yes Madam, a complaint was received on 12 th March, 2012 from the Hon'ble MP regarding misuse of BADP funds in Raxaul block, District East

Champaran (Bihar) for construction of a road from NH 28  Nahar Chowk via KCTC College to Laxminagar Naika Tola. Since, preparation of Annual Action Plan and execution of schemes/ projects under BADP is primary responsibility  of  the  State  Government,  the  complaint  was  forwarded  to Government of Bihar for an appropriate action. Accordingly, State Government held an enquiry and furnished the Action Taken Report stating that 'As per order of the Department of Planning and Development , Bihar, a team of senior Engineers have investigated the scheme. After reviewing the Estimates approved specifications, the team has reported that the work has been carried out as per approved specifications by using approved Sheikhupura  metal  and  Koilvar  Sand  (Son  sand) . Investigation  team  has further reported that the team has excavated at five places and inspected the Granular Sub-Base (G.S.B.)  and no Nepali Goltu stones and Motem metal found  anywhere.  Thus,  the  quality  of  work  has  been  found  satisfactory. Based  on  the  Investigation  report  as  well  as  on  the  basis  of  satisfactory work,  orders  have  been  issued  by  the  Secretary,  Rural  Works  Department, Govt. of Bihar to complete the work expeditiously'

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