Civil Works

Civil Works plays a significant role in an endeavor to universalize elementary to higher secondary education and Teacher Education. In the context of Mizoram, the need for emphasis on Civil Works is much more significant than other established states because of vast infrastructural gaps under this core issue. In this point, it may be mentioned that due to paucity of funds, the schools in Mizoram suffered a setback in terms of basic infrastructure and amenities like Classrooms, Laboratories, Toilets, drinking water facilities, electrification, ramps etc. Efforts have been made to improve the infrastructure after the implementation of Samagra Shiksha.

Strategies for Civil Works

The strategies adopted for the planning and implementation of Civil Works are summarized below :-

1.  Manual on Civil Works : To help and facilitate the School Management Committee and supervising Engineers in the pursuits of Civil Works, Samagra Shiksha, Mizoram published Manual on Civil Works. All the implementing agencies are bound to comply with the Manual.

The Manual plays significant role in ensuring quality construction and effective supervision. The Manual has done away with undue pressure from vested interests and ensures transparency in Civil Works.

2. Community participation: In Mizoram, the School Management Committee plays a vital role in Samagra Shiksha. All the construction works are carried out under the supervision of State and District level Engineers along with the school management committee. The role of community in the form of Hnatlang (Social work/Group work i.e. this tradition is practice without any wage) prove very fruitful.

 3. Strengthening of SPO and DPOs: To ensure proper planning and implementation of Civil Works, SPO has been strengthened with 4 Civil Engineers, 1 Architect and 1 Electrical Engineer. Engineering cells of all DPOs are strengthened with Engineers and supporting staff.

 4. Funding of Monitoring and Supervision: Priority has been given to supervision and evaluation of Civil Works. As per norms 2.5% Civil Works has been utilized for supervision, monitoring. This provision has facilitated the Engineering staff to ensure regular visits and supervision of Schools.

Overview of the performance during the year 2018-19 to 2020-21.

Cumulative progress report of Elementary Education (2018-2021)