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DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF

POTENTIALLY IMPORTANT JUTE GEO-TEXTILES (CFC/IJSG/21)

2nd yea r ly p r o g r e s s r e p o r t o n IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT

REPORTING PERIOD01 JANUARY 2011 - 31 DECEMBER 2011

SUBMITTED BY

NATIONAL JUTE BOARD (NJB)

PROJECT EXECUTING AGENCY (PEA)

NATIONALJUTE BOARD

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CONTENTS

SI. No. Particulars Page No.1. PROJECT SUMMARY 3

2. STATUS OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 4 - 3 0

2.1 PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER WORK PLAN FOR INDIA PART OF THE PROJECT 4 - 2 1

2.2 PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER WORK PLAN FOR BANGLADESH PART OF THE PROJECT

2 2 -3 0

3.RESOURCE UTILIZATION (PEA PA RT/IND IA PART 1 BANGLADESH PART) 31

3.1 RECEIPT / UTILISATION OF CFC FUND 32

4 PROGRESS REPORT ON SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES 3 3 -3 5

4.1 MARKET NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS OF JUTE GEOTEXTILES 33

4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIALLY IMPORTANT JUTE GEOTEXTILES BASED ON PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

3 4 - 3 5

5. FIELD TRIAL APPLICATION 3 6 - 4 4

6. PROGRESS ON DESIGNING OF JGT 4 5 - 5 0

7. ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR PROMOTION OF JUTE GEOTEXTILES IN INDIA / BANGLADESH AND ABROAD 5 0 - 5 4

8. CONSTRAINTS AND PROBLEMS SO FAR FACED IN PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 5 5 -5 6

9.LIST OF BROCHURES / BOOKLETS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS BY COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS / FACILITATING AGENCIES OF THE PROJECT

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10. WEBSITE OF THE PROJECT 57

11. PHOTO GALLERY OF THE PROJECT RELATED ACTIVITIES 5 8 - 8 5

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THIS PROJECT IS BEING FINANCED

BY THE

COMMON FUND FOR COMMODITIES,

AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

ESTABLISHED WITHIN

THE FRAMEWORK

OF THE

UNITED NATIONS,

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1. PROJECT SUMMARY

Objective and Scope:

Location:

Duration:

Estimated Total Cost:

Financing from the Fund:

Counterpart Contribution:

(Govt, of India)

Counterpart Contribution:

(Govt, of Bangladesh)

Other Contributors (Lead Agencies/IJSG/Pvt. Partners)

Project Executing Agency:

Supervisory Body:

Collaborating Institution

The project will lead to the commercial acceptability of potentially important jute geo-textiles suitable for use in two identified end- uses namely soil erosion control and rural road construction in the context of conditions prevalent in Bangladesh and India. The results will lend themselves to be extrapolated to conditions in other (potential market) countries. The project will include development of material specifications, field application / installation protocols and design methodologies for these applications in compliance with requirements and standards set by public and private sector users. Market needs assessments, supply chain analysis and compliance studies are included in the project. It is expected that this project will lead to substantial expansion of the market uptake of jute geo-textiles for use in the fields of soil erosion control and rural road construction in commercially competitive markets (both domestic or regional and international).

Bangladesh & India

Five years (From 01.01.2010 to 31.12.2014)

USD 3,962,826

USD 2,045,000 (Grant). USD 1 Million hereof is covered by the OPEC Fund for International Development’s contribution to the Fund’s Second Account.

USD 1,240,736 (excluding other Indian partners)

USD 567,090 (excluding other Bangladesh partners)

USD 110,000

National Jute Board, Kolkata

International Jute Study Group (IJSG), Dhaka

National Jute Board, Kolkata (for India part of the project)

Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (for Bangladesh part of the project)

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2. STATUS OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

2.1 PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER WORK PLAN FOR INDIA PART OF THE PROJECT

Component - 1: Market Needs Assessment & Supply Chain AnalysisSI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activities

QTR-1 (01.01.2011 -31.03.2011)1.1.1 Conduct all India Field Launch i.e.

identify and list down additional stakeholders for data collection. Stakeholders would primarily include exporters and manufacturers.

Revised 1SI Year End Report on Market Needs Assessment and Supply Chain Analysis submitted by PwC which was forwarded to IJSG / CFC for comment. Meetings set up with stakeholders (Executive Engineers) other than first year meetings.• Set up meetings with EE’s from Irrigation department

duly assisted by Mr. Kundu (NJB)• Conducted Bangladesh stakeholder meeting• Feedback from Kolkata Port Trust based on meeting

with Mr. Bikash Chowdhury of KPTField trial inputs - not yet started.

1.1.2 Conduct all India Data Collection. Meet the identified exporters and manufacturers and get their views on potential market for JGT in India and in international market.

Meetings with some major exporters of JGT and got inputs on foreign markets for JGT and issues faced by domestic players (India & Bangladesh)

1.1.3 Conduct International Field Launch. Identify importers of JGT or similar products and Synthetic Geotextile (SGT) in Europe (primarily UK and Germany but other countries would also be considered) and USA. Also indentify and list down consumers of JGT or similar products and SGT in Europe and USA.

Preliminary list of importers for JGT in Eurpoe and USA is being compiled by PwC.• Ongoing activity which would form a part of the final

deliverable

1.1.4 Conduct International Data Collection. Interact with these identified importers and end consumers to understand the market of JGT in Europe and USA and the competition from SGT.

PwC has submitted a report on the market assessment for JGT and SGT in the domestic and international market.• Projected market size estimated for India and

Bangladesh based on historical trends and potential usage of the same.

• Export market identified along with demand in international markets (Europe and USA)

based on findings and interaction with stakeholders arrived at the SWOT of the JGT sector along with high level strategic options.

1.1.5 Understand JGT's Business Model and the key drivers for sales in Indian and International Market.

Key drivers, value proposition and benefits of JGT have been listed and documented in the strategy option report.

1.1.6 Use Porter’s 5 force framework for analyzing the JGT Industry.

PwC has analyzed the JGT industry based on the Porters 5 force framework and findings have been incorporated in the Strategy Option Report.

1.1.7 Conduct SWOT analysis for the JGT Industry.

Documented the SWOT for JGT industry (India and Bangladesh) based on our findings from the domestic and international market assessment.

1.1.8 Conduct Product Portfolio analysis. Analyze the JGT products available in market, the target customers and the selling price in market. Also identify the customers’ requirement and the price band which the customer will be willing to pay.

• JGT products available in the market have been documented based on various project reports and case studies in the area of 1) Rural Road Construction, 2) River Bank Protection and 3) Hill Slope Protection

• For the international market the JGT which is exported undergoes further customization before being used by the end customer

Further inputs be available once the supply chain analysis study would be concluded.

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activities1.1.9 Conduct Phase I field trial based on first

draft report on Market, Need Assessment Report submitted to NJB.

Field trial in progress in India.

QTR-2 (01.04.2011 -30.06.2011)1.2.1 Strategy Option Report. Initial report submitted in the month of April, 2011 and

modified in May, 2011.

1.2.2 Continue with Phase I field trial based on first draft report on Market Need Assessment Report submitted to NJB.

Field trial in progress.

1.2.3 Verification & Analysis of data collected through primary and secondary research.

Analysis of availability of raw jute in West Bengal and Bangladesh and identification some of the initial issues.

1.2.4 Perform a country based study on availability of raw materials, initial processing units, export laws to explore possibility of imports from various countries.

1.2.5 Conduct Market Analysis and perform study on manufacturing, consumption and procurement trends. Ongoing activity. Prepared the table of content of the

Supply Chain Analysis report for subsequent submission.

1.2.6 Perform analysis on possibility of expanding organically and inorganically in the international market.

1.2.7 Conduct Root Cause Analysis of issues identified in supply chain.

Identified key requirement for the supply chain analysis report and discussed the same with project stakeholders.

Q TR-3 (01.07.2011 -30.09.2011)1.3.1 Collect report of Phase I field trial. Field trials in progress1.3.2 Work on Market Need Assessment

(MNA) and Supply Chain Analysis (SCA) of JGT report for Indian and International Market.

Finalized the supply chain report based on feedback from domestic and international markets

1.3.3 Submit preliminary report on Phase I field trial.

Report in progress

QTR-4 (01.10.2011 -31.12.2011)1.4.1 Conduct International market feedback

of JGT.• Identified importers of JGT or similar products in

Europe (primarily UK and Germany but other countries would also be considered) and USA.

• Assessment of international market requirements.1.4.2 Conduct International Data Collection

and interact with international stakeholders

Interactions with identified importers and end consumers to understand the market of JGT in Europe and USA and the competition from substitutes.

1.4.3 Finalize the Supply Chain Analysis (SCA) report for India, Bangladesh and international market

Documented the India and Bangladesh findings Preparing the Supply chain report for the international market (work in progress)

1.4.4 Incorporate feedback received after submission of interim report

Action points are being incorporated in the revised report

1.4.5 Submission of Draft Findings Report on International and Domestic Market Survey and Research

Final report to be submitted by end of January, 2012.

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Component - 2: Identification of Potentially Important Jute Geo-textiles based on Performance Evaluation

SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activitiesQTR-1 (01.01.2011 -31.03.2011)

2.1.1 Meetings and interaction with the executing agencies of the field trial application of JGT.

A meeting was held on 01.02.2011 in the meeting hall of P & RD Department, Govt, of West Bengal, 63, Strand Road, Jessop Building, Kolkata - 700 001 to discuss about the application of Jute Geotextiles in rural road construction in different districts of West Bengal.

The representatives of P & RD department raised various technical issues regarding application of JGT in rural road construction which was clarified by Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, NJB.

It was decided that field application of JGT in rural road construction would be executed at some sites in the district of Murshidabad, Nadia, West Midnapore and South 24 Parganas. The exact location and length of the sites would be intimated in due course.

It was also decided that an Awareness Workshop on application of JGT in civil engineering would be held at Nadia and Berhampore on 24.02.2011 and 25.02.2011 respectively. Similar workshop would be arranged in other districts where field application of JGT would be tried.

Confirmation regarding date & venue would be sent by the respective Executive Engineers.

2.1.2 Arranging Awareness Workshop regarding application of JGT in rural road construction / river bank protection / hill slope management.

Two Awareness Workshops were organized on 24.02.2011 and 25.02.2011 at the Conference Hall of West Bengal State Rural Development Agency (WBSRDA) at Krishnagar (Nadia) and Berhampore (Murshidabad) respectively. PowerPoint presentation on application of JGT in rural road construction / river bank protection was arranged at both the workshop followed by interactive session. Technical literature on JGT was distributed among the participants.The Executive Engineer of both the districts (Nadia and Murshidabad) assured that they would select sites for application of JGT in rural road construction and would send the details to PMU, NJB for necessary action.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

As a part of the Awareness programme, NJB participated in an exhibition held at Ramkrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur on 28.02.2011 and 01.03.2011.

Ref.: "Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).

One Awareness Workshop on application of JGT in road construction, river bank protection and slope stabiliastion was conducted by NJB as organized by WBSRDA, Dakhin Dinajpore at their Conference Hall at Balurghat on 11.03.2011. Engineers / Officials of WBSRDA and I / W department participated in the programme.

Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activities• * - t NJB participated in the 3-day International Jute Fair held

at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka on 27.01.2011 - 29.01.2011 at the initiative of International Jute Study Group (IJSG), Dhaka, National Jute Board (NJB), India, Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC), Bangladesh and Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Govt, of Bangladesh. Jute Geotextiles (JGT) occupied a prominent position in the Stall where case studies with JGT, its application areas, the product range etc. were exhibited.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).

2.1.3 Collection of different type of primarily identified JGT.

8 different constructions of JGT fabric have been designed for application in rural road construction / river bank protection / hill slope management. 6 / 7 jute mills including the industry partner of the project were requested to send samples which would be tested in the laboratory of IJT for short listing the appropriate fabric for field application under the project.

2.1.4 Determination of physical, mechanical & hydraulic properties of JGT from lab tests.

2.1.5 Soil exploration of the sites selected and conducting test of the soil samples.

In progress.

2.1.6 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in three sites (1st and 2nd) for rural road construction.

A technical representative of BESUS & Expert Team of NJB visited the rural road construction site at Dakshin Dinajpur on 18.01.2011 (Udal to Chakrabhama, Kumarganj Block - Dakshin Dinajpur District) and on the same day held discussions with the officials of Dakshin Dinajpur Zilla Parishad regarding the application of JGT in construction of rural roads.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.1.7 Commencement of field application of suitable geo-textiles at the 3rd site for rural road construction.

Road construction project site from Satighat (Lokhatala Burning Ghat) to Panchabhaga more at Bankura using JGT commenced.

2.1.8 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in three sites (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for river bank protection.

Execution started at site no. 1 (Left bank of river Fulahar near Bhaluka Bazar). Site inspected by Mr. Sietse and Dr. Lutfaron 17.01.2011.Execution completed. The site was inspected by Mr. P.K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator on 12.03.2011. Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).Prof. Ambarish Ghosh and Mr Rajen Koley of BESUS visited, along with officials of NJB & KoPT, the site for river bank protection at Uttar Surendraganj, South 24 Parganas, facing the river Jagaddal on 08.03.2011 (River Bank Site No. 2 replacing site at Mouza Haripur). Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.1.9 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in two sites (1st and 2nd) for hill slope management.

Preliminary job like selection of sites / selection and manufacture of JGT material for application started for site no. 1 (Mid Western Himalaya - near Dehradun) and site no. 2 (Shiwalik Hills - near Chandigarh).Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.1.10 Selection of remaining three sites (5in, 6th and 7th) for field applications in rural road construction in India based on varied soil and agro-climatic conditions.

Selection process in progress. Sites considered for selection are 1 from Tripura (W) District, 3 from Paschim Midnapore District and 1 from Murshidabad District apart from few others in Karnataka State.

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activities2.1.11 Selection of remaining one site (6th) for

field application in river bank protection in India based on varied soil and agro-climatic conditions.

Selection process in progress. Sites earlier considered for selection in South 24 Parganas, Choochbehar and Jalpaiguri District were reviewed as the proposed construction work would be delayed. Replacement of the sites is being looked into and fresh initiative taken for selection of new sites.

2.1.12 Monitoring and evaluation of JGT performance during field application.

Monitoring of field application job in progress. Project team visiting the sites regularly.

2.1.13 Model study of JGT. Project Executing Agency (PEA) held a meeting with Chief Hydraulic Engineer, Kolkata Port Trust and Deputy Director, Hydraulic Study Department of the organization on 14.02.2011 at his office on use of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) for collection of riverine data in connection with application of JGT in river bank protection in five (5) rivers in West Bengal selected for the CFC project. Dr. Ambarish Ghosh and Dr. Ashis Bera of BESUS also participated in the discussion. Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, Mr. Nikhil Kr. Mukherjee, Project Executive and Mr. N. Mukherjee, Technical Assistant represented the National Jute Board.

The purpose was to discuss in detail the scope, nature and extent of data that could be generated by use of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) in five (5) rivers in West Bengal. Issues such as frequency of operation of ADCP, river-stretch over which data will collected, transportation, storage of ADCP instrument came up for discussion.

It was decided that reconnaissance survey of the selected river-sites would be taken up first jointly before finalizing modalities of operation.

2.1.14 Documentation of field trials particularly at the 3 stages of application i.e. the position of the sites before, during and after application of JGT.

Documentation in progress and placed in the project website.

2.1.15 Coordination meeting with PEA and other Facilitating Agencies and Partners of the Project.

A Coordination Meeting was held on 09.03.2011 at NJB PMU-Office at 4.00 p.m. Representatives from BESUS, IJT and IJIRA were present.

The discussion principally centered on the choice of appropriate JGT for the three specified end-uses mentioned in the project.

NJB advised BESUS to collect data of all previous field trials in comprehensive tabular formats for development of numerical models.

The experience of the field visit at Uttar Surendragunj on river Jagdal in the Sunderbans undertaken jointly with BESUS & KoPT was also shared.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.1.16 Selection of an International Facilitating Agency for carrying out pure and applied research in geotechnical engineering, especially on geotextiles in the areas of erosion control, river bank protection and rural road construction.

The selection process is in progress.

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activities2.1.17 Arranging Awareness Workshop

regarding application of JGT in rural road construction / river bank protection / hill slope management.

A Jute Fair on Jute Diversified Products was organized by National Jute Board at Ravi Bhavan, Ground Floor, Jaistambh, Raipur-492 001 from 25.03.2011 to 30.03.2011. The theme pavilion of NJB exhibited photo blow-ups of several geotextiles applications regarding protection of hill-slopes and river bank together with consolidation of road sub-grade. Printed blow-ups on Technical Information regarding Jute Geotextiles were also displayed.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

Q TR -2 (01.04.2011 -30.06.2011)2.2.1 Simulation for re-verification of

performance of identified JGT. Activity yet to be performed.2.2.2 Assessment of geotechnical, climatic & loading data of field sites.

2.2.3 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in three sites (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for rural road construction.

Execution commenced at site no. 1 Nihariganj to Hazaratpur (Dakshin Dinajpore, WB) and at site no. 2 Udal to Chakrabhama, Block -Kumarganj, District - Dakshin Dinajpur.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.2.4 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in three sites (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for river bank protection.

Execution completed at site no. 1 (Left bank of river Fulahar near Bhaluka Bazar).Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

Execution completed at site no. 2 for river bank protection at Uttar Surendraganj, South 24 Parganas, facing the river Jagaddal.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

Execution in progress in site no. 3 Bank protection scheme in the India Bangladesh border at Battali, mouza Kutadaha on the bank of river Punarbhava in PS Bamongola Dist. Malda.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities" link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).


Execution started at 1s site (Ropar-Noorpur bedi road in Punjab) (Shiwalik hills, Chandigarh).Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

Execution to be started at a site situated on the Phedulani to Maletha PMGSY road on Ashti bend near Bhiyona village (Mid-Western Himalyas, Dehradun) where application of JGT would be arranged in 3 places in that site (500 gsm / 600 gsm / 700 gsm).Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.2.6 Selection of an International Facilitating Agency for carrying out pure and applied research in geotechnical engineering, especially on geotextiles in the areas of erosion control, river bank protection and rural road construction.

The selection process finalized. Action initiated for issuance of work order to NSRI, UK and execution of MoA.

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activities2.2.7 Arranging Awareness Workshop


Project Manager, NJB and Executive Director, JDPC attended 11th Meeting of Public Sector Consultative Board (PSCB) of IJSG held on 27.05.2011 - 28.05.2011 at the Conference Room of Hua Ting Hotel, Fuzhou, China organized by Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou Province, China. In course of the meeting a PowerPoint presentation on Jute Geotextiles was provided by Project Manager, NJB followed by a discussion on marketing of JGT in China.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

National Jute Board participated in the National Technical Seminar and Exhibition of IPWE held at lISc, Bangalore on 29.04.2011 - 30.04.2011.The seminar was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways, Mr. K. A. Muniyappa. Mr. Kuldip Nayar, General Manager, SW Railway was also present. A technical presentation on “Formation Treatment with the use of JGT was provided by Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator.The technical exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. A. P. Mishra, Member Engineering, Railway Board and President of IPWE. During his visit to NJB stall Mr. Mishra appreciated the information disseminated in the stall on application of JGT in Railways. The officers of RDSO who visited the stall informed that they have already obtained the administrative approval from appropriate authority to go ahead with the project work in association with BESUS.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.2.8 Completion of the exercise of field application of geo-textiles at site no. 3 for river bank protection.

Execution almost complete at site no. 3 Bank protection scheme in the India Bangladesh border at Battali, mouza Kutadaha on the bank of river Punarbhava in PS Bamongola Dist. Malda.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.2.9 Field application of geo-textiles at site no. 1 for hill slope management.

Execution in progress at hill slope site Shiwalik hills (Chandigarh, Punjab).Ref.: “Snippets/Activities" link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.2.10 Completion of the exercise of field application of suitable geo-textiles in two sites (1st and 2nd) for rural road construction.

Execution in progress at site no. 1 Nihariganj to Hazaratpur (Dakshin Dinajpore, WB) and at site no. 2 Udal to Chakrabhama, Kumarganj Block - Dakshin Dinajpur District.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.2.11 Field application of suitable geo-textiles at the 3rd site for rural road construction.

Road construction project site from Satighat (Lokhatala Burning Ghat) to Panchabhaga more at Bankura using JGT in progress.

2.2.12 Soil exploration of the remaining sites selected and conducting test of the soil samples.

Soil exploration job completed for all the sites where field application is in progress.


Monitoring of field application job in progress. Project team visiting the sites regularly.

2.2.14 Documentation of field trials at the 3 stages of trial.

Documentation job undertaken and placed in the website.

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activities2.2.15 Coordination meeting with PEA and

other Facilitating Agencies and Partners of the Project.

NJB-lndustry Meeting on Jute Geotextiles (JGT) and related items was held on 19.04.2011 in the Conference Room of NJB. The Meeting discussed on various issues for finalizing a marketing strategy for marketing of JGT in the domestic and international market.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.2.16 Preparation of 2na Half-Yearly Progress Report during the period 01.01.2011 to 30.06.2011.

In progress.

2.2.17 Preparation of 2na Half-Yearly Financial Report during the period 01.01.2011 to 30.06.2011.

In progress.

Q TR-3 (01.07.2011 -30.09.2011)2.3.1 Submission of 2na Half-Yearly

Progress Report.Submitted on 29.06.2011.

2.3.2 Submission of 2™ Half-Yearly Financial Report.

Submitted on 07.09.2011.

2.3.3 Submission of fund utilisation report. Submitted by BESUS.2.3.4 Submission of application of fund

requisition.Submitted by IJT & IJIRA. Fund released to IJT, IJIRA.

2.3.5 Assessment of geotechnical, climatic & loading data of field sites.

In progress.

2.3.6 Conducting laboratory simulation study for re-verification of the performance of the preliminarily identified potential JGT under varying ground and environment conditions.

2.3.7 Arranging Awareness Workshop regarding application of JGT in rural road construction / river bank protection / hill slope management.

An Awareness Workshop on JGT was organized jointly by NJB and Deptt. of Env., Science & Technology, Govt, of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla on 07.07.2011 & 08.07.2011. An exhibition and display of Diversified Jute Products and Jute Geotextile fabrics for various application areas was arranged and photographs showing their application were exhibited. The exhibition was visited by Mrs. Ralwant Sandhu, IAS Chief Secretary, Govt, of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Sudripta Roy, IAS Addl. Chief Secretary, Govt, of Himachal Pradesh and other officials of the Govt, of Himachal Pradesh.A press meet was arranged to disseminate the scope of application of Jute Geotextiles / Jute Agro-textiles in area of soil erosion control and the endeavor of the Govt, of Himachal Pradesh in promoting these eco-friendly products.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities" link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).Meeting with Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi on application of JGT for landscaping and river bank protection work on the flood plain of Yamuna River at Delhi was held on 08.08. 2011 at 12.30 p.m. at the office of Engg. Member (EM), Vikash Sadan, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in presence of Sri Asok Khurana - EM, Ms Kalpana Khurana- Dy. Dir, Ms. Savita Bhandari- Dir and Sri H S Dharamsattu-Chief Engineer. This meeting was attended by Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator.Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator with Prof. Ambarish Ghosh & Prof. Sudip Roy of BESUS visited RD & SO to attend the meeting on the project proposal on“Rehabilitation & Construction of Railway Tracks on Unstable Formation & Embankment Design with Jute Geotextiles”

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activitiesto be submitted by BESUS to RD & SO. Members present in the meeting from RDSO were M/s. S. Kesarwani, ED, Rajesh Agarwal, Director, S. Mishra, Director and other officers of Geotechnical Engg. Div.

National Jute Board (NJB) participated in the Seminar “GEOSYNTHETICS INDIA’11” organized by Indian Chapter of International Geosynthetics Society and Central Board of Irrigation & Power at IIT, Chennai from 22.09.2011 -24.09.2011.

The seminar was inaugurated by the Director of IIT Madras in presence of Dr. K. Rajagopal, President of IGS- India Chapter & Professor of IIT Madras, Mr. A. C. Gupta, Director (WR), CBIP & Mr. V. K. Kanjlia, Member Secretary, IGS-lndia chapter.

A keynote lecture on Natural Fibres in Geosynthetics and a case study on jute geotextiles in rural road were presented by Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, National Jute Board.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).

2.3.8 Field application of geo-textiles in 1st site in Shiwalik Hills (Chandigarh for hill slope management.

Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator visited Chandigarh from 25.09.2011 - 27.09.2011 to provide installation guidance for application of JGT on the preidentified hill slope site situated at Garhbhaga village situated 7 km away from Rupnagar (Rupa) and about 60 km away from Chandigarh. He was accompanied by Dr. Tiwari, Director, Dr. Bhatt, Sr. Scientist, Dr. Ram Prasad, Sr. Horticulturist, Sri A. N. Gupta, Tech. Officer and Sri Basudev, Tech. Officer ofCSWCRTI.

During site visit Dr. Tiwari informed that they had to give up the idea of undertaking the project at the two separate sites situated about 200 m away from each other (site no. 1A) due to some administrative problem. Instead they finally decided to do the experiment at the 2nd site situated at Garhbhaga village (site no. 1B).

Here the entire site of about 6000 m2 has been divided into five (5) sections. Experiments would be conducted for comparative studies as follows:a) Site No. 1 - Treated with 500 gsm JGT followed by

seed spreadingb) Site No. 2 - Treated with 600 gsm JGT followed by

seed spreadingc) Site No. 3 - Treated with 700 gsm JGT followed by

seed spreadingd) Site No. 4 - Treated with any of the open weave JGT

but no seeds to be spreade) Site No. 5 - Control SiteExecution completed at site no. 1 (Shiwalik Hills, Chandigarh).Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech. com).

2.3.9 Soil exploration of the remaining sites.

Kept suspended due to rainy season. A technical note (No. 2) submitted to IJSG / CFC on 09.08.2011.


In progress.


In progress.

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Held on 30.09.2011. Record Note sent to IJSG / CFC / JDPC.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).

Q TR -4 (01.10.2011 -31.12.2011)2.4.1 Arranging Awareness Workshop


NJB participated in the India Show Toronto 17.10.2011 to 20.10.2011. at Direct Energy Centre (DEC), Toronto, Canada.In NJB Stall (no. 4500-4501) different JDPs and Photo blow-ups on application of JGT and JAT and samples along with the results of application the products were exhibited. A video system was also arranged to show the uses of JDP and other technical textiles. Hundreds of visitors visited the stall while about 50 visitors took keen interest on JGT and JAT. Technical brochures and CDs were distributed among the visitors.An interactive tech. presentation on JAT for uses in Agri- Horti & forestry was given by Mr. P. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator on 17.10.2011 before Prof. M. M. Sain, Director, Centre for Biocomposite & faculty of forestry, University of Toronto.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).

As a part of the promotion activity of Jute Geotextile, NJB participated in the “72nd Annual Session and Technical Exhibition of Indian Roads Congress (IRC)” held at Lucknow between 03.11.2011 and 06.11.2011.The long awaited IRC publication, ‘State-of-the-Art Report with Jute Geo-textile’ authored by Mr. Sudhir Mathur, Mr. Guruvittal of CRRI and Mr. T. Sanyal of NJB and Mr. P. K. Choudhury of IJIRA, was released by the Hon’ble PWD Minister of Govt, of U.P., Mr. Naseemuddin Siddiqui during the inaugural session of IRC.Mr. Guruvittal, Scientist F, Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) in his presentation of R&D activities of CRRI mentioned the uses of Jute Geotextile in PMGSY Pilot Project.Eminent dignitaries like, Dr. B. P. Chandrasekhar, Dr. I. K. Pateriya of NRRDA, Mr. Haldker of Chhattisgarh, Dr. Kadiali of M/S Kadiali Associates visited NJB stall and discussed on various aspects of JGT. Mr. Haldker- CE of CHRRDA informed that the Govt, of Chhattisgarh has decided to construct a few village and PMGSY roads with JGT out of the state’s own fund.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www. i utea eotech. com).

An awareness program on JGT at Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), Kolkata Port Trust, was organized on 24.11.2011 at the Training Institute at Chiranjibpur. The team from NJB consisted of T Sanyal, Chief Consultant, A K Khastagir, Project Manager, P K Choudhuri, Project Coordinator and N K Mukherjee, Project Executive. There were 16 participants from Kolkata Dock System (KDS), Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) and scientists from Hydraulic Study Department in Kolkata.

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activitiesAn inspection of the stretch of the western bank of Nayachara Island treated with JGT in the late 1980s was carried out with the participants. Photographs were taken. The treated banks were seen to be in excellent condition.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).A meeting at the Armsdale Committee Room at Shimla on 14.12.2011 was called by Mr. Sudripta Roy, Additional Chief Secretary, (Environment, Science & Technology), Govt, of Himachal Pradesh to follow up and monitor progress of the decisions taken in the Workshop held on 07.07.2011-08.07.2011 at Shimla.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).Participation of NJB in Indian Geotechnical conference (IGC 2011) cum Exhibition held at Gokulam convention Centre, Kochi from 15.12.2011 -17.12.2011.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www. iuteaeotech. com).On the basis of characterization and optimization of Woven Jute Geotextile for potential application in rural road construction, Dr. S. K. Ghosh and Mr. M. M. Mondal of IJT, Kolkata presented a paper on “Design and Development of Woven Jute Geotextiles for Applications in Road Construction” authored by Dr. S. K. Ghosh, Mr. T. Sanyal et.al at the 26th Indian Engineering Congress (IEC), Bangalore during 15.12.2011 - 18.12.2011.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www. i utea eotech. com).

2.4.2 Submission of Fund Utilisation Report. Fund utilisation Report for 3ra and 4W Qtr / PY-2 submitted by IJIRA.

2.4.3 Submission of application of fund requisition.

No requisition received from FAs.

2.4.4 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in 3rd site for rural road construction.

Mr. Asit Kr. Mandal - Project Executive & Mr. P K Choudhury- Project Coordinator from NJB, Mr. Kausik Das, Scientist from IJIRA and Mr. Rajen Koley, Project Fellow from BESUS inspected the road construction project site from Satighat (Lokhatala Burning Ghat) to Panchabhaga more at Bankura using JGT on 18.11.2011.During inspection of the site it was observed that laying of JGT at the entire stretch of 4.5 km has been completed recently. 2.075 km stretch of the road was totally re-sectioned and 724 gsm 25kN/m woven JGT was laid across the entire width of the road. Condition of the road surface appeared to be satisfactory at this stage.Construction at Site no. 2 Udal to Chakrabhama, Kumarganj Block - Dakshin Dinajpur District completed.

2.4.5 Field application of geo-textiles in 2nd site in Mid Western Himalayas (Dehradun, Uttarakhand) for hill slope management.

Execution commenced. JGT arrived at the site. Laying of JGT to commence from 04.01. 2012. NJB team to arrive at the site to provide installation guideline.NJB team visited Nilgiri Hills for site selection for application of JGT for hill slope management during 29.11.2011 to 01.12.2011.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com). I

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2.4.6 Selection of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in 4th site for rural road construction.

Mr. A. K. Mandal, Project Executive and Mr. S.P. Sarkar, Marketing Assistant of NJB visited Tripura on 07.12.2011 to 10.12.2011 for discussion with Mr. R.K. Mazumder CEO, TRRDA and as well as inspection of indentified rural road under PMGSY to be constructed with JGT under CFC Project. The road from Promodnagar to Muga Chandra Para Bishalgarh Block, Dist. West Tripura under PMGSY was selected as the application site.


2.4.7 Collection of data for simulation studies for road construction with JGT at the test track in the land owned by NJB in Rajarhat, Kolkata

Collection of data for simulation studies for road construction with JGT would be obtained from a proposed trial stretch road section at the test track in the land owned by NJB in Rajarhat, Kolkata to be constructed shortly by NJB. BESUS has submitted a tentative design for the trial stretch section for undertaking a comparative study on efficacy of unreinforced, reinforced with JGT (2 varieties) reinforced with Geosynthetic section of the road.

2.4.8 Selection of geotextile treatments to be evaluated by NSRI.

Selection completed and requisition submitted by NSRI for sample JGT fabrics. Action initiated by NJB for supply of the same.

2.4.9 Conducting laboratory simulation study for re-verification of the performance of the preliminarily identified potential JGT under varying ground and environment conditions by NSRI.

Erosion control trials.

Activity in progress.

2.4.10 Conducting laboratory simulation study for re-verification of the performance of the preliminarily identified potential JGT under varying ground and environment conditions by NSRI.

Low volume earth roads.



Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant and Mr. A. K. Khastagir, Project Manager, National Jute Board along with Dr. V. K. Bhatt, Sr. Scientist (Engineering) and a horticulture scientist of CSWCRTI inspected the hill slope site where Open Weave Jute Geotextiles had already been laid. The hills made up of sandy loam principally have over the years undergone massive surficial erosion with almost a vertical face on one side. Stratification of soil is noticeable. Vegetation is scarce. The planted vegetation was seen withering, reportedly due to absence of rainfall for months.




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Coordination meeting held on 08.12.2011 at PMU Office of NJB. The meeting was attended by the representatives of the Facilitating Agencies, PwC and Chief Hydraulic Engineer, Kolkata Port Trust.


2.4.14 Preparation of Annual Work Plan/ Implementation Schedule/Budget for PY3.

Draft Work Plan / Implementation Schedule / Budget for India part of PY-3 submitted to IJSG / CFC on 21.11.2011.

2.4.15 Preparation of 2na Annual Progress Report covering the period 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011.

Report under preparation.

2.4.16 Preparation of 2na Annual Financial Report covering the period 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011

Report under preparation.

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ent - 3: Manufactures of the identified / selected potentially important JGT and its 'zation

SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activitiesQTR-1 (01.01.2011 -31.03.2011)

3.1.1 Manufacturing / delivery of JGT in accordance with desired specifications for sites no. 1, 2 & 3 for rural road / river bank protection and for site 1 & 2 for hill slope management.

A) Bitumen treated JGT manufactured by Gloster Jute Mills Ltd. was utilized at site no. 1 for river bank protection.B) 7 jute mills were requested to supply samples of 4 different constructions of JGT fabrics for rural road / river bank protection indicating tentative price per sq.mtr. for bulk delivery and the time of delivery from placement of order and the payment terms.C) 6 jute mills were requested to supply samples of 4 different constructions of JGT fabrics for hill slope protection indicating tentative price per sq.mtr. for bulk delivery and the time of delivery from placement of order and the payment terms.These samples would be tested by IJT for short listing the appropriate fabric for field application under the project.Out of (b) above, 6 jute mills have so far supplied samples to IJT for testing.D) CSWCRTI would be applying 3 different varieties of JGT (soil saver) at 2 selected sites one near Dehradun (Mid-Western Himalaya) and the other near Chandigarh (Shivaliks Hills). They have placed requisition for total 14,000 sq.mtrs. of soil saver of 3 different varieties.5 mills have been advised to supply samples (to be tested by IJT) and quote rate for delivery.Delivery order would be issued by NJB subject to acceptance of quality of the goods and price quoted.A co-ordination meeting was held on 9th March, 2011 at NJB PMU-Office at 4.00 p.m. Representatives from BESUS, IJT and IJIRA were present.The discussion principally centered on the choice of appropriate JGT for the three specified end-uses mentioned in the project. Besides the ones that had been tried and tested, woven JGT, designed by IJIRA & NJB, have been fabricated to address the technical requirements for rural road construction, river bank and hill slope erosion control. The emphasis was on developing suitable JGT that would be economical and easily available.The samples fabricated according to the new design had been sent to IJT for tests. IJT had submitted reports on some of these samples. IJT-representatives were also requested to do similar exercise on designing of new JGT apart from what had already been developed.

QTR-2 (01.04.2011 -30.06.2011)3.2.1 Carrying out back-log activities, if

any, of the earlier quarter.Delivery order issued for supply of 3 different varieties of JGT (soil saver) at 2 selected sites one near Dehradun (Mid-Western Himalaya) and the other near Chandigarh (Shivaliks Hills).Goods delivered and received by the executing agency. The fabrics manufactured by the mills as per the design specifications provided by NJB have been tested at IJT and a comparative statement prepared. It was observed that most of the fabrics manufactured failed to attain the specified tensile strength of 30 kN/m particularly in the machine direction (MD). A new fabric construction has been designed for this purpose and M/s Gloster Limited has been advised to prepare sample for further testing.

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3.3.1 Persuasion with the jute mills and providing technical input for necessary modification towards development of DW Plain Weave 819 gsm JGT of 30 kN/m tensile strength.

The sample prepared by the mills at the first instance could not meet the desired criteria of Porometry ( 150 to 400 p ). Mills were advised to reduce the thread density for maintaining the desired porometry.M/s Gloster Limited has submitted samples of 30 kN/m JGT fabrics which have been sent for testing by IJT.The natural rubber treated fabric sample developed by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur as substitute of bitumen for river bank protection have been sent for testing by IJT.

3.3.2 Testing the parameters of newly developed 500,600 & 700 gsm Open Weave JGT for use in Hill Slope Erosion Control at Dehradun and Chandiqarh by CSWCRTI.

All the three varieties of Open Weave JGTs were tested at IJIRA testing laboratory. Test results were sent to NJB prior to dispatch the materials at the two destinations

Q T R -4 (01.10.2011 -31.12.2011)3.4.1 Providing installation guidance for

application of woven JGT on road subgrade at Bankura by IJIRA.

1 metre wide 724 gsm 25 kN/m woven JGT was installed on the road sub grade at Bankura.

3.4.2 Assessment of yarn quality before and after weaving of woven JGTs to be manufactured by the mills for use in Balurghat, Tripura, Karnataka and other sites and to assess the fabric quality.

Waiting for the placement of orders of JGT by the concern deptt / agencies to the jute mills.

3.4.3 Interactions with the manufacturers / suppliers of testing instruments on jute geotextiles for purchase to test the different types of JGTs under the project by IJIRA.

Response from two different parties received and waiting for another before finalizing of placement of order

3.4.3 Delivery of JGT in accordance with desired specifications for site for rural road construction / river bank / hill slope protection.

Quotation called for supply of open' Weave JGT for application in hill slope management sites at Ooty.Order for supply issued.Action initiated for supply of samples of JGT required by NSRI for simulation studies.IJT has submitted a report on probable causes for not conforming of some of the test samples to the specified property parameters of JGT fabrics manufactured by different jute mills. The report was sent to the mills for guidance.

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QTR-1 (01.01.2011 -31.03.2011)4.1.1 Finalisation of the process of

documentation of performance records, tests methods, design methodology, installation and production techniques of identified geo-textiles in the application areas.

Technical note on sites so far selected / not selected for field trial application detailing the reasons for selection / rejection and the climatic geo technical features and loading factors submitted to NSRI / CFC/ IJSG.

Q TR-2 (01.04.2011 -30.06.2011)4.2.1 Documentation of performance

records, tests methods, design methodology, installation and production techniques of identified geo-textiles in the application areas.

Technical note no. 2 on sites so far selected / not selected for field trial application detailing the reasons for selection / rejection and the climatic geo technical features and loading factors prepared.A CD has been prepared on applications of Jute Geotextiles to address soil related problems in India,

Q TR -3 (01.07.2011 -30.09.2011)4.3.1 Documentation of performance


Guidelines for installation of JGT prepared by Project Executing Agency (PEA) and the same were provided to JDPC for circulation to the Project Facilitating Agencies.A consolidated technical note no. 2 on sites so far selected / not selected for field trial application detailing the reasons for selection / rejection and the climatic geo technical features and loading factors for both India and Bangladesh has been prepared and submitted on 09.08.2011.A book on JGT containing authentic articles by academics and experts published by NJB.

Q T R -4 (01.10.2011 -31.12.2011)4.4.1 Compilation of the data collected. After scrutinizing the tender documents the Departmental

Purchase Committee and the Central Purchase Committee of BESUS recommended for procurement of ABAQUS 6.10 Software and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP). The software would be utilized for the purpose of development of design methodology and specifications for field application of jute geotextiles in the areas of soil erosion control and rural road pavement construction.Prof. Ashis Kumar Bera, BESUS and Sri Rajen Koley, Project Fellow of BESUS visited, along with officials of NJB & KoPT, near Bhalukabazar, Malda district, a river bank protection site with JGT application on river Fulahar on 18th October, 2011. During the visit a survey was carried out for depth of river and velocity of water using Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and Echo Sounders by Hydraulic Study Department of Kolkata Port Trust. Compilation of Technical Note No. 3 in progress.Collection of data for simulation studies for road construction with JGT would be obtained from a proposed trial stretch road section to be constructed shortly by NJB. BESUS has submitted a tentative design for the trial stretch section for undertaking a comparative study on efficacy of unreinforced, reinforced with JGT (2 varieties) reinforced with Geosynthetic section of the road.A revised booklet on Sources, Samples & Specification prepared.Installation of ABAQUS 6.10 Software was made at BESUS on 21.12.2011.

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Component - 5: Project Management and ReportingSI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activities

Q TR -1 (01.01.2011 -31.03.2011)

5.1.1 Audit of the 1SI Yearly Account by External Auditors.

External Auditors commenced on 24.03.2011 their audit and the job is expected to be completed by 15.04.2011.

5.1.2 Preparation / Submission of 1st Year Progress Report covering the period 01.01.2010 to 31.12.2010.

1st Year Progress Report submitted to IJSG / CFC.

5.1.3 Submission of application for reimbursement of project expenses.

Application sent to CFC on 30.03.2011.

5.1.4 Submission of 1st Yearly Audited Account to IJSG / CFC.

1st Year Audited Financial Statements of PEA & India Part submitted to IJSG/CFC.

5.1.5 Project supervision and monitoring. Mr. Sujit Gulhati, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt, of India and Mr. Bhupindar Singh, Secretary General, IJSG reviewed the progress of the project on 21.03.2011 at the Conference Room of NJB. Mr. T. Sanyal provided a power point presentation on the component-wise progress of the project activities. Before this meeting Dr. Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operations Officer, IJSG discussed on the various project activities with Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant and Mr. A. K. Khastagir, Project Manager at the office of the PMU of NJB at Kolkata.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

5.1.7 Coordination Meeting with Collaborating Institutions, Facilitating Agencies and Partners of the Project regarding progress of project activities.

Coordination meeting was held on 06.04.2011.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www. i utea eotech. com).

5.1.8 Coordination Meeting with Collaborating Institutions, Facilitating Agencies and Partners of the Bangladesh part of the Project regarding progress of project activities.

Coordination Meeting was held on 05.05.2011.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

Q T R -2 (01.04.2011 -30.06.2011)

5.2.1 Preparation of 2na Half-Yearly Progress Report during the period 01.01.2011 to 30.06.2011.

In progress.JDPC has been advised to submit the material for preparation of 2nd Half-Yearly report by 07.07.2011.

5.2.2 Preparation of 2na Half-Yearly Financial Report during the period 01.01.2011 to 30.06.2011.

In progress.JDPC has been advised to prepare the 2nd Half-Yearly financial report.

5.2.3 Project supervision and monitoring. Meetings at regular interval conducted by PMU, NJB with the facilitating agencies for project supervision and monitoring. Project team regularly visiting application sites for supervision and monitoring.

5.2.4 Half-Yearly Coordination Meeting To be held on 29.07.2011.

Q TR - 3 (01.07.2011 -30.09.2011)

5.3.1 Submission of 2na Half-Yearly Progress Report.


5.3.2 Submission of 2na Half-Yearly Financial Report.


5.3.3 Application for reimbursement of project expenses.


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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of implementation of the activities5.3.4 Half-Yearly Coordination Meeting The Meeting was held on 29.07.2011 at the Conference

Room of NJB. The meeting was attended by Dr. Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operations Officer, IJSG, representatives of PwC, the facilitating agencies in Bangladesh / India and the mill companies providing active support in JGT fabric designing / development.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).

5.3.5 Project supervision and monitoring. In progress.

5.3.6 3rd Quarterly Coordination Meeting. 3ra Quarterly Coordination Meeting was held on 01.11.2011 at BJRI Conference Room, Dhaka.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities" link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

Q T R -4 (01.10.2011 -31.12.2011)5.4.1 Preparation of Annual Work Plan /

Implementation Schedule / Budget for Project Year 3.

Draft Work plan / Work Plan / Implementation Schedule / Budget for India part of PY-3 submitted to IJSG / CFC on 21.11.2011.


In progress.


In progress.

5.4.4 Project supervision and monitoring. In progress.

5.4.5 2nd Yearend Coordination Meeting. Scheduled to be held in Dhaka during February, 2012.

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2.2 PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER WORK PLAN FOR BANGLADESH PART OF THE PROJECT

Component - 1 : Market Needs Assessment & Supply Chain AnalysisSI. No. Main activities to be

implementedStatus of Implementation of the Activities

QTR-1 (01.01.2011-31.03.2011)

1.1.1 Conduct all Bangladesh Field Launch i.e. identify and list down additional stakeholders for data collection. Stakeholders would primarily include exporters and manufacturers.

1.1.2 Conduct all Bangladesh Data Collection. Meet the identified exporters and manufacturers and get their views on potential market for JGT in Bangladesh and in international market.

1.1.3 Conduct International Field Launch. Identify importers of JGT or similar products and Synthetic Geotextile (SGT) in Europe (primarily UK and Germany but other countries would also be considered) and USA. Also indentify and list down consumers of JGT or similar products and SGT in Europe and USA.

12.01.2011 Mr. Dipankar Chackaranuti, Associate Director, PWC visited Bangladesh. He presented findings of PWC against Component-1: Market Needs Assessment & Supply Chain analysis. He discussed with the Executive Director, Director (PMI), JDPC and Project Co-ordinator, JGT.

1.1.4 Conduct International Data Collection. Interact with these identified importers and end consumers to understand the market of JGT in Europe and USA and the competition from SGT.

On 05.05.2011 Co-ordinattion meeting of PY-2 Qtr. ended on 31.03.2011 held at IJSG Conference Room in Dhaka when PwC made presentation on Market Need Analysis and Supply Chen Strategy for JGT. Mr. Dipankar Chakrabarti Associate Director, PwC exchanged views with the Executive Director, JDPC and Project Co-ordinator, JGT (CFC/IJSG/21) Project, Bangladesh Part.

1.1.5 Understand JGT's Business Model and the key drivers for sales in Bangladesh and International Market.

1.1.6 Use Porter’s 5 force framework for analyzing the JGT Industry.

1.1.7 Conduct SWOT analysis for the JGT Industry.

1.1.8 Conduct Product Portfolio analysis. Analyze the JGT products available in market, the target customers and the selling price in market. Also identify the customers’ requirement and the price band which the customer will be willing to pay.

1.1.9 Conduct Phase I field trial based on first draft report on Market Need Assessment Report submitted to NJB.

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Q TR -2 (01.04.2011 -30.06.2011)1.2.1 Continue with Phase I field trial

based on first draft report on Market Need Assessment Report submitted to NJB.

1.2.2 Verification & Analysis of data collected through primary and secondary research.

1.2.3 Perform a country based study on availability of raw materials, initial processing units, export laws to explore possibility of imports from various countries.

1.2.4 Conduct Market Analysis and perform study on manufacturing, consumption and procurement trends.

1.2.5 Perform analysis on possibility of expanding organically and inorganically in the international

Held interactive discussion with PWC consultant in 2nd Half Yearly Meeting held on 29.07.2011 in NJB, Kolkata, India

market. and during 3rd quarter ending meeting of PY-2 held on 01.11.2011 in Dhaka.1.2.6 Conduct Root Cause Analysis of

issues identified in supply chain.Q TR -3 (01.07.2011-30.09.2011)

1.3.1 Collect report of Phase I field trial.1.3.2 Work on Market Need Assessment

(MNA) and Supply Chain Analysis (SCA) of JGT report for Bangladesh and International Market.

1.3.3 Submit preliminary report on Phase I field trial.

Q TR -4 (01.10.2011 -31.12.2011)1.4.1 Incorporate the preliminary

feedback received on Phase I field trial.

1.4.2 Submission of Draft Findings Report on International and Domestic Market Survey and Research.

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Component - 2 : Identification of Potentially Important Jute Geo-textiles based on Performance Evaluation

SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of Implementation of the ActivitiesQTR-1 (01.01.2011 -31.03.2011)

2.1.1 Preparation / Submission of 1st Year Progress Report covering the period 01.01.2010 to 31.12.2010

Report was submitted on 28.12.2010.

2.1.2 Preparation / Submission of 1SI Year Financial Report covering the period 01.01.2010 to 31.12.2010

Financial Report covering the period from 01.01.2010 to 31.12.2010 was submitted timely.

2.1.3 Submission of fund utilisation report.



Yet to be received from FA’s.

2.1.5 Collection of different type of primarily identified JGT. BJMC and Janata Jute Mills supplied samples and BUET /

BJRI conducted test to determine whether the samples conform to the specified standards.

2.1.6 Determination of physical, mechanical & hydraulic properties of JGT from lab tests.

2.1.7 Soil exploration of the sites selected and conducting test of the soil samples.

BUET conducting test for Soil samples for 1) River bank protection: Shilokchara river, Rangunia and Pathoraj River bank, Boda, Panchagar.2) Rural road: Keranigonj, Dhaka; Bancharampur, Comilla; Chaitan-GC-Road, Nasirnagar, B-Baria and Circular Road, Savar.SRDI collected 26 Soil samples from Pathoraj River, Shilokchara River, Chimbuk Hill, Turagrohirpur-Bourvita Road. Tests & analysis so far conducted for 16 samples.

2.1.8 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in three sites (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for rural road construction.

Execution of field trial application of JGT in 1SI site Turag- Rohitpur-Bourvita Rural Road under Keranigonj Upozilla in Dhaka District under Roads & Highways Department (RHD) in progress (95% completed). Expected to be completed by July, 2011.

2nd and 3rd sites for rural road construction have been rejected due to un suitable for JGT field trial. Search for new sites work by September, 2011.

2.1.9 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in one site (1st) for river bank protection.

Execution of field trial 1SI river bank protection Pathoraj River Bank at Boda Upozilla in Panchagar under Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) to be undertaken for field trial by June, 2011.

2.1.10 Selection of two sites (1st and 2nd) for field applications in hill slope management in Bangladesh based on varied soil and agro-climatic condition.

1st Site Chimbuk Hill, Ranglaipara, Bandarban Chimbuk road, MOUZA Tankabati, District Bandarban (125 km away from Chittagong) under Special Works Organization (SWO) of Armed Forces Division (AFD) has been selected on 14.04.2011.

2nd Site awaits selection since Chimbuk-Ruma Road 0.5-1.5 km point site at Y-Janction rejected.

2.1.11 Selection of remaining one sites (5th) for field applications in rural road construction in Bangladesh based on varied soil and agro- climatic conditions.

Will be completed by 30.09.2011.

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and 3rd) for field application in river bank protection in Bangladesh based on varied soil and agro- climatic conditions.

2na Site at MOUZA Madhyagangra, Rajnagar (south of Ranir Hat Bridge) East bank of Ischemati River, Rangamati District under Special Works Organization (SWO) of Armed Forces Division (AFD) has been selected on 14.01.2011.

3rd site selected Shilokchara River, Village: Bangalhalia, Naikavita, Purbapara, MOUZA Falharia, Upozilla: Rangamati, District: Chittagong (54 km away from Chittagong) has been selected on 13.04.2011 under Special Works Organization (SWO) of Armed Forces Division (AFD).

2.1.13 Monitoring and evaluation of JGT performance during field application. Will be done during field application of JGT.

2.1.14 Model study of JGT.

2.1.15 Documentation of field trials particularly at the 3 stages of application i.e. the position of the sites before, during and after application of JGT.

Documentation of field trials particularly at the 3 stages of application will be done stage by stage.

2.1.16 Co-ordination meeting with PEA and other Facilitating Agencies and Partners of the Project.

PY-2 Qtr. 1 ending meeting held on 05.05.2011.

Q TR -2 (01.04.2011 -30.06.2011)2.2.1 Submission of fund utilization

report.Fund Utilization date kept updated.


Yet to be received from FA’s.

2.2.3 Simulation for re-verification of performance of identified JGT.

Soil filter cake formation- Test setup arrangement has been done by BUET.Hill slope erosion control simulation- glass tank has been installed by BUET.SRDI arranging JGT performance at its Banderban site.


Geo-technical, climatic data of- Turagrohitpur-Bourvita road site, Keranigonj Dhaka;Pathoraj River site, Moslempur, Boda, Panchagor;Habharia, Banyalhalea Naikavita Rangamati, Chittagong; Chimbuk site Chimbuk road Ranglaipara, Tankabate, Banderban sadar, Banderban sites collected and supplied to BUET by SRDI.

2.2.5 Completion of the exercise of field application of geo-textiles in one site (1st) for river bank protection.

Earth work of Pathoraj River Bank Protection filed trial already completed. Laying of JGT 90% completed.

2.2.6 Completion of the exercise of field application of suitable geo-textiles in three sites (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for rural road construction.

Earth work completed at Turag - Rahitpur - Bourvita Road under Karanigonj Upozilla, Dhaka. Laying of JGT 95% completed.

2.2.7 Soil exploration of the remaining sites selected and conducting test of the soil samples.

BUET conducting test of samples of Rural road :Kathaltala - Magarkhali Road, Dumuria, Khunla;Mongla Port Road, Dakope, Khulna; Noabenki - Gazerhat - Harihajanhat Road, Shymnagar, Satkhira and River bank : Pathoraj River, Boda, Panchagar and now progres.


Monitoring and evaluation of JGT performance carrying on.


In progress.

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of Implementation of the Activities2.2.10 Coordination meeting with PEA and


Meeting held on 11.04.2011 with Mr. Sen Gupta, CEO (NJB), India on 12.04.2011 at HQ, SWO at Chittagong, 30.06.2011 at Ponchogor with BWDB.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website (www.iuteaeotech.com).

2.2.11 Preparation of 2nd Half-Yearly Progress Report during the period 01.01.2011 to 30.06.2011.

Under preparation for submission.

2.2.12 Preparation of 2nd Half-Yearly Financial Report during the period 01.01.2011 to 30.06.2011.

Under preparation for submission.

Q TR -3 (01.07.2011 -30.09.2011)2.3.1 Submission of 2™ Half-Yearly Progress

Report.Submitted on 21.07.2011.

2.3.2 Submission of 2nd Half-Yearly Financial Report.


2.3.3 Submission of fund utilization report. Submitted on 21.07.2011.2.3.4 Submission of application of fund

requisition.Yet to be submitted.


Partially done by BUET.

2.3.6 Conducting laboratory simulation study for re-verification of the performance of the preliminarily identified potential JGT under varying ground and environment conditions.

Not yet done.

2.3.7 Soil exploration of the remaining sites. To be undertaken in due course.2.3.8 Monitoring and evaluation of JGT

performance during field application.Monitoring Team has been constituted consisting BUET, BJRI, Concerned FA & JDPC’s Representatives. They have visited Pathoraj River bank & Turagrohitpur- Bourvita, Keranigonj field trial site.


Documentation of field trials at 3 stages are carrying on.


Held on 01.11.2011 in Dhaka.

Q T R -4 (01.10.2011 -31.12.2011)2.4.1 Submission of fund utilization report. Submitted on 13.10.2011.2.4.2 Submission of application of fund

requisition.BUET, BJRI and SRDI preparing to submit application shortly.

2.4.3 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in 4th site for rural road construction.

Circular Road, Mouza-Saver Cantonment, Saver, Dhaka is under consideration for JGT field trial site as Munshigonj-Mukhterpur road does not qualify the requirement.

2.4.4 Execution of field trial application of suitable geo-textiles in 2nd site for river bank protection.

Field trial with suitable Geo-textiles at Madhayagangra, Rajnagar, Rangunia on the bank of Ischamoti River under SWO could not be started as SWO have proposed to shift the site to other suitable location.


Arrangements are being made to conduct field trial application of suitable Geo-textiles at Chimbuk-Thanchi Road, Bolipara, Village- Bhorotpara, UZ-Thanchi, Disrict- Bandarban has been selected finally as proposed by SWO insted of Ranglaipara 19 to 20 km point, Chimbuk hill.2nd site Baghaihat-Masalong-Sajek Road, Village- Doshnumber para at 25.5 to 25.7 km point of Hajrachara hill, Mouza-Konglok, UZ- Bahaghaichori, District- Rangamati selected instead of Ali kadam thanchi road as proposed by SWO.

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SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of Implementation of the Activities2.4.6 Identification & short listing of

suitable & potential JGT.Already done. For rural roads 627 gsm and 724gsm JGTs have been selected. For river bank slopes 627 gsm JGT has been selected. For hill slope management 500gsm and 750gsm geojute (soil saver) have been selected by BUET.

2.4.7 Characterization if identified potential JGT according to standards / specifics.

Already done by BUET & test results provided to JDPC.


Members of the Monitoring Committee or Representative shall monitor evaluation of JGT performance during next field trial applications.


In progress.


Co-ordination Meeting with FA’s of project Bangladesh Part held on 15.09.2011.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).Meeting with PEA held on 01.11.2011 at BJRI Board Room in Dhaka.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).Meeting held with SWO on 12.12.2011, with BUET & BJRI on 22.12.2011 and with BUET & SRDI on 28.12.2011.Ref.: “Snippets/Activities” link of project website fwww.iuteaeotech.com).

2.4.11 Preparation of Annual Work Plan / Implementation Schedule / Budget for Project Year 3.

Draft of Annual Work Plan / Implementation Schedule / Budget for Project Year 3 has been submitted to PEA for finalization.


Ready for submission.



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Compontstandard

mt - 3: Manufactures of the identified / selected potentially important JGT and its zation

SI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of Implementation of the ActivitiesQTR-1 (01.01.2011 -31.03.2011)

3.1.1 Manufacturing / delivery of JGT in accordance with desired specifications for sites no. 1, 2 & 3 for rural road / river bank protection and for site 1 & 2 for hill slope management.

Eight different type of JGT has been tested in BUET Civil Engineering Department laboratory, identified and selected for manufacture, supply and use in 1st, 2nd and 3rd rural roads, 1st and 2nd river bank protection construction and 1st and 2nd hill slope management. Discussed with BJMC, BUET and BJRI for production, treatment and supply of JGT for construction of river bank protection.To comply Chief Consultant’s e-mail dated 28.02.2011 BJMC & Janata Jute Mills Ltd. were requested to Manufacture & Supply samples of JGT fabrics, DW plain (667, 665, 724 & 760 gsm) and open weave jute soil saver (365, 500, 600 & 700 gsm). They have supplied the fabrics to BUET & BJRI for test.

Q TR -2 (01.04.2011 -30.06.2011)3.2.1 Carrying out back-log activities, if

any, of the earlier quartera) Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) manufactured JGT for Pathoraj River Bank Protection field trial under Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) at Boda, Panchagar District and Turag-Rohitpur-Bourvita Road under Keranigonj Upozilla in Dhaka under Roads & Highways Department (RHD). BJMC already supplied 8000 m2 JGT for Pathoraj River Bank Protection and 1650 m2 JGT for above field trial Rural Road as per specification given by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

b) After manufacture BJMC supplied JGT to Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI for treatment. BJRI completed the work with machine in its Pilot Plant division. Treated JGT were lifted to the project sites and are being using.

Q TR -3 (01.07.2011 -30.09.2011)3.3.1 Manufacturing of JGT in

accordance with desired specifications for site no. 4 for rural road / 2nd river bank protection.

BUET is conducting tests of 4 different DW plain JGT of 627,665,724 and 760 GSM manufactured and supplied by BJMC for rural road construction and river bank protection. Waiting for the result.

Q T R -4 (01.10.2011-31.12.2011)3.4.1 Delivery of JGT in accordance with

desired specifications for site no. for rural road / 3rd river bank protection.

To be done in due course.

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Component - 4: Documentation and DisseminationSI. No. Main activities to be implemented Status of Implementation of the Activities

QTR-1 (01.01.2011 -31.03.2011)4.1.1 Finalization of the process of

documentation of performance records, tests methods, design methodology, installation and production techniques of identified geo-textiles in the application areas.


Q T R -2 (01.04.2011 -30.06.2011)4.2.1 Documentation of performance



Q TR-3 (01.07.2011 -30.09.2011)4.3.1 Documentation of performance



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Q T R -4 (01.10.2011 -31.12.2011)4.4.1 Compilation of the data collected. BUET progressing to do by February 15, 2011.

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Component - 5: Project Management and ReportingSI. No. Main activities to be

implemented Status of Implementation of the Activities

QTR-1 (01.01.2011 -31.03.2011)5.1.1 Audit of the 1s' Yearly Account by

External Auditors.M/S Nurul Faruk Hassan and Co. Chartered Accountants has audited the project accounts.

5.1.2 Preparation / Submission of 1SI Year Progress Report covering the period 01.01.2010 to 31.12.2010

Already submitted.

5.1.3 Preparation / Submission of 1st Year Financial Report covering the period 01.01.2010 to 31.12.2010

Is under preparation and will be submitted as soon as possible.

5.1.4 Submission of application for reimbursement of project expenses.

Steps are being taking for submission of application for reimbursement of project expenses by 15.04.2011.

5.1.5 Submission of 1 Yearly Audited Account to IJSG / CFC

M/S Nurul Faruk Hassan and co. submitted report of Annual Audit and Accounts. As the PEA office made some observation/queries on audit report M/S Nurul Faruk Hassan and co. was requested to resubmit the report in the light of observation/queries of PEA. M/S Nurul Faruk Hassan and co. resubmitted the report on 21.09 which JDPC forwarded to PEA on same day.

5.1.6 Project supervision and monitoring. Being carried out by PEA / IJSG.5.1.7 Co-ordination Meeting with

Collaborating Institutions, Facilitating Agencies and Partners of the Project regarding progress of project activities.

Co-ordination Meeting for quarter ended on 31.03.2011 held on 05.05.2011.

Q T R -2 (01.04.2011-30.06.2011)5.2.1 Preparation of 2na Half-Yearly

Progress Report during the period 01.01.2011 to 30.06.2011.

Prepared for submission.

5.2.2 Preparation of 2™ Half-Yearly Financial Report during the period 01.01.2011 to 30.06.2011.

Prepared for submission.

5.2.3 Project supervision and monitoring. Meeting held on 29.07.2011 at NJB, Kolkata, India.5.2.4 2na Quarterly Coordination Meeting

Q TR -3 (01.07.2011 -30.09.2011)5.3.1 Submission of 2na Half-Yearly

Progress Report.Submitted on 21.07.2011.

5.3.2 Submission of 2na Half-Yearly Financial Report.


5.3.3 Application for reimbursement of project expenses.

Application No.-JDPC-3 submitted to PEA on 28.12.2011.

5.3.4 Project supervision and monitoring. 3ra Quarterly Coordination Meeting with PEA & FA’s will be held in Dhaka on 01.11.2011.5.3.5 3ra Quarterly Coordination Meeting

Q T R -4 (01.10.2011-31.12.2011)5.4.1 Preparation of Annual Work Plan/

Implementation Schedule/ Budget for PY-3.

Draft of Annual Work Plan/ Implementation Schedule/ Budget for PY-3 has been submitted to PEA for finalization.

5.4.2 Preparation of 2nc Annual Progress Report covering the period 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011.




5.4.4 Project supervision and monitoring. Tentative date February 20, 2012 has been fixed by the PEA.

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3. RESOURCE UTILISATION PEA PART OF THE PROJECT

_________________________________________________ ____________________ __________ _____ i_____________(Amount in USD)Budget for Project Year - 2 (01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011)

Expenditure for Project Year (01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011)

■2 Balance

Component Co-Financin 9 Co-Financing Co-FinancinqCFC GOI Pvt.

Partner NJB CFC GOI Pvt.Partner NJB CFC GOI Pvt.

Partner NJB1 30,000.00 - - - 28,477.19 - - - 1,522.81 - - -2 38,882.00 23,662.00 - 3,020.00 10,340.71 - - - 28,541.29 23,662.00 - 3,020.003 8,368.00 6,026.00 - 730.00 1,133.72 - - - 7,234.28 6,026.00 - 730.004 - - - - (71.22) - - - 71.22 - - -5 24,290.00 20,625.00 - 1,000.00 14,026.23 16,508.90 - 492.33 10,263.77 4,116.10 - 507.67

Total 101,540.00 50,313.00 - 4,750.00 53,906.63 16,508.90 - 492.33 47,633.37 33,804.10 - 4,257.67INDIA PART OF THE PROJECT

_______ ___ ________________________________________ __________________ _______ ___________ ____________ (Amount in USD)

Component

Budget for Project Year - 2 (01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011)

Expenditure for Project Year - 2 (01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011) Balance

CFCCo-Financing

CFCCo-Financing

CFCCo-Financin£

GOI Pvt.Partner NJB GOI Pvt.

Partner NJB GOI Pvt.Partner NJB

1 - - - - - - - - - - -

2 79,727.00 492,194.00 - 7,550.00 37,854.07 281,561.71 - - 41,872.93 210,632.29 - 7,550.003 50,353.00 59,151.00 12,500.00 1,825.00 11,577.71 - 13,186.27 - 38,775.29 59,151.00 (686.27) 1,825.004 - - - - (248.75) - - - 248.75 - - -

5 23,040.00 20,625.00 - 1,000.00 18,267.80 16,508.90 - 492.33 4,772.20 4,116.10 - 507.67Total 153,120.00 571,970.00 12,500.00 10,375.00 67,450.83 298,070.61 13,186.27 492.33 85,669.17 273,899.39 (686.27) 9,882.67

BANGLADESH PART OF THE PROJECT_______________________________________________ ___________ _______ _____________ ____________________ (Amount in USD)

Component Bu(01

dget for Project Year - 2 .01.2011 to 31.12.2011)

Expe(01

nditure for Project Year - 2 .01.2011 to 31.12.2011) Balance

CFC

Co-Financing

CFC

Co-Financing

CFC

Co-Financing

GOB Pvt.Partner JDPC GOB Pvt.

Partner JDPC GOB Pvt.Partner JDPC

2 141,840.00 439,172.00 0.00 9,664.00 24,072.62 297,554.00 0.00 81.00 117,767.38 141,618.00 0.00 9,583.003 83,340.00 12,000.00 8,000.00 2,336.00 17,784.41 0.00 5,387.00 115.00 65,555.59 12,000.00 2,613.00 2,221.005 17,100.00 0.00 0.00 5,920.00 14,431.32 0.00 0.00 3,684.00 2,668.68 0.00 0.00 2,236.00

Total 242,280.00 451,172.00 8,000.00 17,920.00 56,288.35 297,554.00 5,387.00 3,880.00 185,991.65 153,618.00 2,613.00 14,040.00

3.1 RECEIPT I UTILISATION OF CFC FUND

PEA I INDIA PART OF THE PROJECT

SI. No.Date of

receipt of fund

Amount received in

USDNature

Amount Utilized as

on31.12.2011

Percentageof

Utilisation

1 23.11.2009 50,000 Authorized Allocation

210,562 74%


3 12.11.2010 21,292Replenishment for the period 01.01.2010 to 30.06.2010



Total 285,766

BANGLADESH PART OF THE PROJECT

SI. No.Date of

receipt of fund

Amount received in

USDNature

Amount Utilized as on

31.12.2011

Percentageof

Utilisation


71,925 78%



Total 92,230

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4. PROGRESS REPORT ON SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

4.1 MARKET NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS OF JUTE GEOTEXTILES

M/s Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd. based at Kolkata was selected for undertaking the assignment on the basis of competitive bidding. The assignment covers India, Bangladesh and selected European countries.

■ preparation of a data base of end-user requirements (technical & economic) for deciding on the marketing strategyData-collection in progress in both India and B’desh & several European countries by pwc

■ collection of information on the prevailing supply chain and its preliminary analysis in progress

■ PwC has submitted 1st Year End Report for 2010 followed by a Strategy Options Report

Features of Strategy Option Report by PwC.

Market Opportunity Assessment

Global ScenarioDemand of JGT is expected to reach a figure of 480 million sqm in 2018 against the projected global geotextiles demand of 4760 million sqm. Present consumption of JGT is around 50-55 million sqm globally.

• The major share of the global demand will generate in Asia Pacific region (53%) in 2018 followed by North America (19%) and Western Europe (15%)Coir geotextiles is the major competitor to JGT in natural geotextiles sector

India ScenarioIn India the expected demand of JGT in the next 5 years could be as under-rural road—195 million sqmriver bank—32 million sqmhill slope & land erosion—49 million sqmrailway—145 million sqm

B’desh ScenarioIn B’desh the expected demand of JGT in the next 5 years could be as under- rural road—229 million sqm river bank—8 million sqm railway—2.3 million sqmNo figure in respect of hill slope stabilization finds mention in the report.

NB The figures indicated are based on a study by Freedonia Group.PwC has also submitted an interim report on supply chain analysis. The report mentions, among other points, about limited market of JGT in B’desh because of its nature of application & the current market dynamics. PwC has suggested that a fund for R & D on JGT should be created and technology should be modernized along with skill up-gradation supported by realistic and pro-active marketing of JGT.

PwC has conducted SWOT analysis on JGT along with Porters Five Forces analysis (threat of new entrant/threat of substitutes/bargaining power of buyers/competitive rivalry)The suggested strategy plan is to impose greater thrust on Govt, usage so that 10% usage of JGT may be mandatoryDirect & indirect benefits including socio-economic, environmental & tax benefits for export are to be highlightedJGT showrooms/sales depots could be made focal points for promotion making the potential users aware of the product advantagesApplication-wise specifications to be standardized for guidance to manufacturers & users

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4.2 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIALLY IMPORTANT JUTE GEO-TEXTILES BASED ON PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

4.2.1 INDIA PART OF THE PROJECT4 Facilitating Agencies namely Bengal Engineering & Science University, Shibpur (BESUS), Indian Jute Industries’ Research Association (IJIRA), Institute of Jute Technology (IJT) and Central Soil and Water Conservation Research & Training Institute (CSWCRTI) were selected for this purpose and MoU were executed between NJB and these agencies.

BESUS have been assigned with the job of application of potentially important Geo-textiles based on performance evaluation through laboratory test, simulation studies and actual field trials in the area of soil erosion control for rural road construction and river bank protection.

BESUS-NJB team visited the rural road construction site at Udal to Chakrobarhma, Durgapur to Chingishpur, Satighat to Panchabhaga More, river bank protection site at Uttar Surenderganj facing river Jagatdal, Battali - Taltali facing river Punarbhava, Balukabazar Malda facing river Fulahar for inspection, installation and monitoring job and submitted report to NJB. Apart from this, BESUS team is regularly having coordination meeting with NJB and other partners of the project for carrying out project activities.

BESUS has procured and installed software ABAQUS 6.10 to facilitate development of design methodology and specifications for field application of jute geotextiles in the areas of soil erosion control and rural road pavement construction. More details in this respect may be obtained from Para 6.8 of this report.

CSWCRTI was selected for assigning the job of application of potentially important Geo-textiles for field trials in the area of soil erosion control for hill slope management and other allied jobs.

CSWCRTI has completed work on application of JGT at sites at Shiwalik hills (Chandigarh, Punjab) and has commenced application work at the sites at Mid Western Himalayas (Dehradun, Uttarakhand}. 3rd application site at Nilgiri Hills finalized and the process for procurement of JGT from mill for application at the selected site has been finalized and order for supply issued.

IJIRA and IJT were selected for collection of samples, testing, quality control and designing of appropriate fabrics for field trial applications.

5 fabric design of woven JGT for rural road / river bank protection and 4 fabric design of open weave JGT for hill slope protection were developed in collaboration with IJIRA.

26 samples of woven JGT of 5 different constructions for rural road / river bank protection and 12 samples of open weave JGT of 4 different constructions for hill slope protection were collected from 8 & 4 jute mills respectively. These samples were tested by IJT and test report submitted to NJB. A comparative study of the test report was undertaken. IJT has submitted a report on probable causes for not conforming of some of the test samples to the specified property parameters of JGT fabrics manufactured by different jute mills. The report was sent to the mills for guidance.

Types of JGT finally identified for field trial are 20 & 25 kN/m woven, 500 gsm non-woven & 500 gsm open weave JGT. 2 varieties of woven DW plain weave JGT (627/724 gsm) conforming to the indicated tensile strength & 3 new varieties of open weave JGT (500/600/700 gsm) will be used in future field trials.

Representatives of IJIRA / NJB visiting the project sites to provide installation guidelines.

The engagement of NSRI, Cranfield University as the International Consultant on undertaking a comparative EIA with JGT vis-a-vis man-made geotextiles / other natural geotextiles, appropriate model studies simulating relevant field parameters and to provide technical inputs for developing potentially important JGT under the project has been approved by CFC. Agreement between NJB and NSRI executed on 22nd August, 2011. The work plan submitted by NSRI has been approved. Before commencement of NSRI’s activities, NSRI desired that the project partners in India and Bangladesh should be in agreement in certain common issues. These issues were discussed threadbare at the 3rd quarterly meeting of PY-2 held at Dhaka on 01.11.2011 and agreement was reached which was communicated to NSRI. Finalization of the treatments, JGT product delivery and visit of the NSRI representatives at the field application sites are in progress.

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4.2.2 BANGLADESH PART OF THE PROJECT

Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka is playing vital role for implementation of JGT(CFC/IJSG/21) Project in Bangladesh. They are guiding & coordinating all research activities for development and standardization of Potentially Important Jute Geo-textiles under this project. BUET is also acting as the counter part of BESUS and IJT of India. Meanwhile BUET has selected JGT’s of 627 & 724 GSM for use in rural road and river bank protection work and soil saver of 500 GSM (modified) and 700 GSM for hill slope protection work.

Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI), Dhaka is also an important Facilitating Agency under Bangladesh Part of the project. They are playing vital role in testing and treatment work of Jute Geotextiles for development potentially important of JGT. They have treated around 9000 m2 of JGT manufactured and supplied by Latif Bawany Jute Mills Ltd. and Karim Jute Mills Ltd. under BJMC which have been used in construction of Pathoraj river bank protection work under BWDB and Turag- Rohitpur-Bourvita road at Keranigonj, Dhaka under RHD.

Soil Resources Development Institute (SRDI), Dhaka is another important Facilitating Agency of this project. They are doing soil related works, collecting & providing Geo-climatic data, information & analysis for each site of the project. So far they have collected 26 soil samples of which 16 samples have been tested and analyzed in their research laboratory in Dhaka.

Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), Dhaka was allotted the task for conducting a field trails of river bank protection under this project. In year 2011 BWDB conducted Jute Geo-textiles field trial application for river bank protection at Pathoraj river bank at Boda Upozila in Panchagar District.

Bangladesh Roads & Highways Department (RHD), Dhaka were given the task of conducting Jute Geo-textiles field trial application for one rural road construction. During 2011 they have completed Jute Geo-textiles field trial application in rural road construction at Turag-Rohitpur-Bourvita road, UZ- Keranigonj, about 35-40 km. away from Dhaka City.

Special Works Organization (SWO) of Armed Forces Division were entrusted to conduct field trials at two rural road, two river bank protection & two hill slope stabilization sites. This project site selection team visited four sites under SWO out of which one river bank (Ichamoti River) in Rangamati District and one hill slope (Chimbuk hill, Y-junction) were selected for conducting JGT field trial application. Remaining sites have been selected and arrangements are being taken for conducting field trials.

Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Dhaka has been allotted for conducting JGT field trial applications of two rural roads. They are taking necessary measures to accomplish the task by December 31, 2012.

Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), Dhaka through their two units namely Latif Bawani Jute Mills Ltd. and Karim Jute Mills Ltd. are manufacturing & supplying DW plain Jute Geo-textiles for use in JGT field trial applications. During 2011 they have already manufactured and supplied DW plain JGT around 9000 m2 which have been used in field trials conducted at Pathoraj river bank at Boda in Panchagar under BWDB and Turag-rohutpur-Bourvita road at Keranigonj under RHD in Dhaka District.

Janata Jute Mills Limited is working as the industry partner of this project. They are manufacturing & supplying JGT (soil savers) for use in hill slope stabilization under this project.

Shonali Aansh Industries Limited another Private Jute Mills also has come forward to work as Industry Partner of this project. They have supplied samples 365, 500 & 600 GSM soil savers which have been sent to BUET lab test.

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5. FIELD TRIAL APPLICATION

A schematic diagram of the application areas is given below:

• Gol & GoB to identify sites.• Sites to be selected on the basis of distinguishable climatic & geotechnical conditions.• Gol & GoB will bear the costs of construction excepting the cost of JGT.• Gol & GoB will provide pre-work information on the site conditions, take technical advice from

BESUS & BUET and collect & supply post-work information to the two institutes.• Gol & GoB will make cost provisions in the relevant estimates for technical evaluation.

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Work Plan for PY-2 of the India Part of the Project envisages selection of all the sites envisaged in Project Document for field application of JGT namely 7 in Rural Road Construction, 6 for River Bank Protection and 3 for Hill Slope Management. Execution was planned in respect of 4 sites for Rural Road, 3 sites for River Bank and 1 site for Hill Slope Management. Finalization of the site selection could be completed for all the sites for which field application was envisaged in the Project Document. Execution has been completed in case of 2 sites for rural road construction, 3 sites for river bank protection and 1 site for hill slope management. Execution is in progress for 1 site in rural road construction and 2 sites for hill slope management. Execution is expected to be started from February / April 2012 for the rest rural road / river bank sites. To enlarge variation in application, attempt would be taken to apply JGT in more sites as envisaged in the Project Document.The details of the sites selected / considered for selection for application of JGT for the India part of the project is given below:

5.1 STATUS OF SELECTION OF SITES FOR JGT APPLICATION IN INDIA

Applicationarea

Sites considered for selection

Sites selected District/Block

Status of Applicatio

n

ExecutingAgency

Nihinagar to Hazaratpur, Tapan Block Dakshin Dinajpur, WB

Nihinagar to Hazaratpur

Dakshin Dinajpur, WB /Tapan

In Progress WBSRDA

Udal to Chakrobarhma, Kumarganj Block, Dakshin Dinajpur, WB

Udal toChakrobarhma

DakshinDinajpur/Kumarganj

Completed WBSRDA

Panchbhaga to NH 60 (Bankura Bypass) 4.5 km

Panchbhaga to NH 60 (Bankura Bypass)

Bankura/BankuraMunicipality

Completed BankuraPWD

Promodnagar to Muga Chandra Para Bishalgarh Block, Dist. West Tripura

Promodnagar to Muga Chandra Para Bishalgarh

West Tripura/ Bishalgarh

TRRDA/ NBCC Ltd.

Rural Road Construction

Balpal to Jhaparara, Block Sabang, Paschim

MidnaporeRuinan to Chakdamusen, Block - Sabang, Paschim Midnapore

Ruinan to Chakdamusen

PaschimMidnapore/Sabang

WBSRDA

Pachim Chak to Gokul Chak, Block - Pingla, Paschim MidnaporeKanksa to Bati, Block Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Kanksa to Bati Murshidabad/Jiaganj

WBSRDA

Honnadi to Bagdal Road at Bidar Taluk under Bidar District

Honnadi to Bagdal Road

Bidar/Bidar KRRDA

V. Koracharahatti to T 10 Road at Harapanahalli Taluk under Davanagere District

V.Koracharahatti to T 10 Road

Davanagere/

Harapanahalli

KRRDA

River Bank Protection

Bank protection work on the left bank of the river Fulahar near Bhalukabazar in P.S. Ratua, Malda, WB

Left bank of the river Fulahar near Bhalukabazar

Malda/Ratua Completed Mahananda Embankmen t I & WD, Govt. ofWB

Bank protection in embankment in Mouza Uttar Surendraganj, River Jagatdal, PS Pathar Pratima, 24 Pargana (S), WB

Mouza Uttar Surendraganj, River Jagatdal

24-Pgs/ Pathar Pratima

Completed Kakdwip Irrigation Div., 24 Pargana (S), WB, I & WD, Govt. ofWB

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Applicationarea

Sites considered for selection

Sites selected District/Block

Status of Application

ExecutingAgency

Bank protection scheme in the India Bangladesh border at Battali, mouza Kutadaha on the bank of the river Punarbhava in P.S. Bamongola Dist. Malda, WB

Battali (Taltali), Mouza Kutadaha, River Punarbhaba

Malda/Bamangola

Completed Malda irrigation Div., Malda, WB, I & WD, Govt. ofWB

Raising and Strengthening of severely damaged Embankment at Mouza Haripur on the river Saptamukhi in the Sunderbans, South 24 Parganas, WB

Execution reported to be delayed andtherefore selection could not be made.

Bank protection work on left bank of river Raidak- II at Madhurbasa area in P.S. Buxirhat Dist. Coochbehar, WB


Bank protection work along right bank of the river Gadadhar in P.S. Samuktala Dist. Jalpaiguri, WB


Golden Jubilee Park at the western side of River Jamuna


Planning work in progress

DDA

Site from Kolkata Port Trust

Nischintapur, Oppt. Haldia on River Hooghly

KPT

Site from Kolkata Port Trust

Salukkhali on River Hooghly

KPT

Hill Slope Management

Ropar-Noorpur Bedi Road about 55 km away from Chandigarh.

Ropar-Noorpur bedi road

Chandigarh Completed CSWCRTI,Chandigarh

Downhill slope along the Phedulani to Maletha PMGSY road situated about 100 km away from Dehradun under Kalsi Block, Chakrata Tehasil,

Downhill slope along the Phedulani to Maletha PMGSY road

Dehradun/ Kalsi Block

In progress CSWCRTI,Dehradun

Nilgiri hills (Udhagamandalam Centre of the Institute)

a) Keraihada Site (Keraihada Santhoor Road)

b) Ketty Site (Ketty - Mynalai Road)

c) CSWCRTI Research Farm, Ooty

Udhagamandalam(Ooty)/Kothagiri

In progress CSWCRTI,Ooty

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RURAL ROAD SITES IDENTIFIED FOR DETAILED STUDIES (INDIA PART)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Name of Road Length(km) Soil Type Soaked

CBR (%)T raffic

intensity (ESAL)

Averageannualrainfall(mm)

H FL (Mtr)

Drainage condition at surface and sub

surface

Water table depth (Mtr)

Any other distinguishing

feature

Nihinagar to Hazratpur 7.9 Light grey sandy silt

3.25 72020 1550 25.82 Mild slope of ground across the

alignment, as such provision of CD has

been made

3.00

Udal to Chkrabrahma 4.75 Mainly grayish old

alluvium

3.54 87320 1500 24.46 - do - 3.00

Bankura Bye-Pass(Panch Bhaga to NH-60)

4.5 Silty Clay Plastic in nature

4.31 234175(7692

PCU/day649CVD)

1400 N/A SC-5CD-1

7.00

Promodnagar to Muga Chandra Para Bishalgarh Block, Dist. West Tripura

5.99Unsoaked

CBR - 7.13

115464 2500 N/ABox Culvert

8. Nos. to be provided

V. Koracharahatti to T-10 Road in Harapanahali Taluk

Dist. - Davanagere, Karnataka

2 km out of total

4.020 km

Silty Clay Plastic in nature

4 93045 644 N/A * N/A

Honnadi to Bagdal Taluk Dist. - Bidar, Karnataka 5.20 Silty Clay 2 158739 850 17 ** 12

Ruinan to Chakdamusen Block - Sabang, P.

Midnapore6.85

Clay soil with high plasticity

2.28 67772 1550 N.A - do -

Kanksa to Bati Block - Jiaganj Murshidabad 8.06 Clay 2.7 70096 1593 19

Mild slope of ground across the alignment

as such CD has been made

RIVER BANK PROTECTION SITES IDENTIFIED FOR DETAILED STUDIES (INDIA PART)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Name of River

Length of the

affected stretch

(km)

BankSoilType

Slope steepness

of the eroded bank

Maximum velocity of

flow (mtr/s)

Cause of erosion Fluctuation of water level Type

offlow

NavigabilityAny other

distinguishin g feature

(a)Erodibility

of bank soil

(b) Proximity

of the main flow from bank

(c)Existence of

eddies close to bank toe

Max. Min.

Fulahar Dt. Malda

2.00 Sandysilt

1:1 2.5 Rate of erosion/yr 22 mtrs

Near to concave

bank

Eddies formed

during peak flood period

27.75 20.60 Oneway

Navigable Max. observed scoured depth

14.44 mtr

Jagaddal Dt. South 24-pgs

0.40 Siltyclay

1.5:1 3.5 Eddies during tidal fluctuation every day

4.50 (-)2.00

Twoway

(Tidal)

Navigable Two-way river with semi

diurnal tides, Salinity

variation water-silt laden

Punarbhaba Dt. Malda

1.00 Clayesilt

0.75:1 2.1 Rate of erosion/yr

14 mtrs

At places main flow

near concave

bank

Eddiesformedduring

recedingflood

23.65 17.45 Oneway

Navigable except

during driest season

Observed scour depth

9.093


Data under collection

Site from Kolkata Port T rust Data under collection

Site from Kolkata Port T rust Data under collection

HILL SLOPE SITES IDENTIFIED FOR DETAILED STUDIES (INDIA PART)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Name and location of the hill

Steepness of slope (%)

Nature of slope

material

Whether in seismic

zone

Geologicalfeature

Frequency of land

slip

Existence of water-proof

spring on the top of the hill

AnnualRainfall

Proximity of any river

at toe

Any other distinguishing

featureMax. Min.Punjab Shivalik RangeRopar-Norrpur bedi road 7 km from Ropar.

a) > 100b) 20 - 30

Coarse sand - 75.9 %

Fine sand - 15.9%

Clay-3.9% Silt-4 .3 % Scattered Shrubs

Yes

Lithologically weak zone

Every time with heavy rain during monsoon NA 900 600

a) 2 km from river Satlujb) 1 km from river Satluj

Sandy clay, sandy loam soil

Downhill side along Phedulani to Maletha PMGSY road

Near Bhiyona Village Kalsi Block Tahasil- Chakrata Dist. Dehraduna) Ashti Bendb) Below Bhiyona Village

a) 40b) 42

Debris, Sand & Small holders

Yes(Highly)

FragileOccasional

duringmonsoon

NA 1600 1200

No

a) 3000 sq.m. geologically stable

b) 3500 sq.m. geologically partially stable

a) Keraihada Site (Keraihada Santhoor Road)

b)Ketty Site (Ketty - Mynalai Road)

c)CSWCRTI Research Farm, OOTY

25-30

35-40

16-20

Clay loam soil No

The soils are lateritic and derived from charnockites,

Occasionalduring

monsoonNo 1200 100

0 No

The monsoon showers of higher intensity occur during April - May whenlandslides and landslips occur frequently.

5.2 STATUS OF SELECTION OF SITES FOR JGT APPLICATION IN BANGLADESH

Work plan for PY-2 for Bangladesh Part of the Project envisages selection of all the sites envisaged in Project Document for field application of JGT in Bangladesh namely 5 in Rural Road Construction, 3 for River Bank Protection and 2 for Hill Slope Management. Execution was planned in respect of 4 sites for Rural Road, 2 sites for River Bank and 2 sites for Hill Slope Management. Execution has been completed in case of 1 site in rural road construction, 1 site for river bank protection. Execution is in progress for 3 sites in rural road construction, 1 site for river bank protection and 2 sites for hill slope management.The details of the sites selected/considered for selection for application of JGT for the Bangladesh Part of the project is given below.

Applicationarea

Sites considered for selection Sites selected District/

UpazillaStatus of

application Executing Agency

Rural Road Construction

Turag-Rohitpur- Bourvita Road

Turag- Rohitpur- Bourvita Road

Dhaka/Keranigonj

Completed Roads and Highways Department RHD), Bangladesh

Salimbad UP (Ashrafbad) Ruposhdi-Via- Hogla Kanda Road,

Salimbad UP (Ashrafbad) Ruposhdi-Via- Hogla Kands Road

Brahmanbaria/Brahmanbaria

Local Government, Rural Development & Cooperatives (LGED), Bangladesh

Panchbali Mukhterpur Road

PanchabatiMukhterpurRoad

Munshigonj/MunshigonjSadar

Special Work Organization (SWO), Bangladesh

Zia-colony-MirpurRoad

Zia-colony-MirpurRoad

Dhaka/ Dhaka Special Work Organization

(SWO), Bangladesh

Nasirnagar G.C. Road

Brahmanbaria/Nasirnagar

In progress Local Government, Rural Development & Cooperatives (LGED), Bangladesh

Circular Road Savar Cantonment

Dhaka/Savar In progress Local Government, Rural Development & Cooperatives (LGED) and Special Work Organization (SWO),Bangladesh

Noabenki Shamnagar Road

Satkhira / Shamnagar

Local Government, Rural Development & Cooperatives (LGED)

Chitramari Road Khulna/Dumuria


Kalinagor G. Road to Mongla port Road

Khulna/Dallope


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Applicationarea

Sites considered for selection Sites selected District/

UpazillaStatus of

applicationExecutingAgency

River Bank Protection

Pathoraj River, Boda UZ

Pathoraj River Panchagar/Boda

Completed BangladeshWaterDevelopmentBoard(BWDB)

Ichamati River, Madhya Gangra, Rajnagar

Ichamati River Rangunia

Cox’s bazar Teknaf Marine Drive Road

Cox’s bazar- Teknaf Marine Drive Road

Cox’s bazar Special Work Organization (SWO), Bangladesh

Garai River Rajbari/ Balia Kandi

In progress BangladeshWaterDevelopmentBoard(BWDB)

Hill Slope Management

Rangli para at 19 to 20 km point, Bandraban-Chimbuk road (Y-junction), Tankabati

Rangli para at 19 to 20 km point

Bandarban Special Work Organization (SWO), Bangladesh

Alikadam - Thanchi Road (20 km point), Alikadam

Alikadam - Thanchi Road (20 km point)

Bandarban Special Work Organization (SWO), Bangladesh

Chimbuk Hill, Chimbuk-Thanchi Road, Bolipara

Bandarban/Thanchi


Baghaihat-Masalong-SajekRoad

Rangamati/Bahaghaichori


RURAL ROAD SITES IDENTIFIED FOR DETAILED STUDIES (BANGLADESH PART)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

Name of Road

Length(km)

SoilType

CBR(%)

Trafficintensity

Averageannualrainfall(mm)

H F L Drainage condition at surface and subsurface

Watertabledepth

AnyOther

distinguishing

featureTurag-Ruhitpur-BaorvitaRoad

(Chaina ge 9+ 000 to 9+ 487 km)

Siltysand

4.5% to 6.0 %

Annualaveragedailytraffic(AADT):10970

2098 mmN/A Surface

runoff5.40 to 6.0 m from EGL

None

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5.3 SITE SELECTION-PROGRESS SUMMARY

Application Areas Target for site selection

No. of sites so far finally selected

No. of sites to be finally selected

India

Rural Road 7 8 * Nil

River Bank 6 6 Nil

Hill Slope 3 3 Nil

B’desh

Rural Road 5 4 1

River Bank 3 3 Nil

Hill Slope 2 2 Nil

*Note: 1 more site selected for application in order to enlarge variation in application

5.4 FIELD APPLICATION-PROGRESS SUMMARY

ApplicationAreas

Total Field applications envisaged in the project

Target for field application at

the end of PY-2

Fieldapplication

alreadycompleted

Ongoingfield

application

Field execution yet to be

completed

India

Rural Road 7 4 2 1 5

River Bank 6 4 3 1 3

Hill Slope 3 2 1 2 2

B’desh

Rural Road 5 4 1 2 4

River Bank 3 2 1 1 2

Hill Slope 2 2 Nil Nil 2

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6. PROGRESS ON DESIGNING OF JGT

6.1 STATUS IN INDIA26 samples of woven JGT of 5 different constructions for rural road / river bank protection and 12 samples of open weave JGT of 4 different constructions for hill slope protection were designed & developed by PEA / IJIRA / IJT and manufactured by 8 & 4 jute mills respectively. Tentative price per sq.mtr. for bulk delivery and the time of delivery from placement of order and the payment terms have been obtained from the responding mills.

Construction Double Warp Plain Weave (DW Plain) for application in rural road and river bank

Open weave jute soil saver for hill slope management

Width (cm) Minimum

1 0 0 cm 1 2 2 cm

Tensilestrength (kN/m)MDCD

20-3020-30

Fabric weight (gsm)

627 665 724 760 810 365 (with

thicker weft /

thinner warp yarn)

500 (with thicker weft & thinner warp yarn)

600 700

Ends X Picks / dm

85X32 77X35 94X39 102X39 102 X 41 5 X 4 6.5 X 4.5 7 X 6 7 X 7

Thickness (mm) 2 -4Elongation at break (%)

Minimum MD CD

8 - 1 2

A.O.S. MicronO9 5

150-400

SI. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

6.2 STATUS IN BANGLADESH

A co-ordinated approach in fabric design by both the countries was felt necessary. Bangladesh Jute Miles Corporation, Janata Jute Mills Ltd. and Sonali Aansh Industries Ltd. were requested to manufacture & supply samples of DW plain (627, 665, 724 & 760 gsm) and open weave jute soil saver (365, 500, 600 & 700 gsm) as designed & developed by PEA / IJIRA / IJT. They supplied the fabrics to BUET & BJRI for test.

12 samples from above 3 jute mills were tested out of which for rural roads 627, 724 gsm JGT’s for river bank protection 627 gsm for hill slope 500 gsm and 700 gsm soil saver have been selected. Tentative price per m2 for bulk delivery and payment terms obtained from responding mills.

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6.3 TYPES OF JGT FINALLY IDENTIFIED FOR FUTURE TRIALTypes of JGT finally identified for future field trial are 20 & 25 kN/m woven & 500/600/700 gsm open weave JGT. 2 varieties of woven DW plain weave JGT (627/724 gsm) conforming to the indicated tensile strength & 3 new varieties of open weave JGT (500/600/700 gsm) will be used for field trials.

Construction Double Warp Plain Weave (DW Plain) for application

in rural road

Double Warp Plain Weave (DW Plain) for

application in river bank

Open weave jute soil saver for hill slope

management

Width (cm) Minimum

1 0 0 cm 1 0 0 cm 1 2 2 cm

Tensile strength (kN/m)MDCD

2 0

2 0

2525

2 0

2 0

Untreated Fabric weight (gsm)

627(Untreated)

724(Untreated)

627 (Treated)

Bitumen / any other treatment

500 (with thicker weft & thinner

warp yarn)

600 700

Ends X Picks / dm 85x32 94x39 85x32 6.5 X 4.5 7 X 6 7 X 7

Thickness (mm) 1.5 -4 1 .5 -4Elongation at break (%)

Minimum MD CD

8 - 1 2 8 - 1 2

A.O.S. Micron Ooi:95 150- 400 40 - 400

SI. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Tentative price per sq.mtr. for bulk delivery and the time of delivery from placement of order and the payment terms from the responding mills are being obtained.

Usual JGT treatments followed in Bangladesh and India are with bitumen. However, other suitable additives could be used for such treatment and the possibilities in this respect are being considered / experimented and developed in India.

There should be uniformity in fabric specification and testing methods in Bangladesh and India and for these purpose ASTM standards would be followed with additional tests for JGT as necessary.

Uniformity in installation and monitoring procedure would also be necessary. Installation guidelines were provided by PEA through an Installation Guide published in August, 2011 along with a CD. Monitoring of the field application sites to be conducted at every 6 month intervals as per laid down monitoring schedule and data collection format, the proforma of which has been supplied by PEA.

It has been decided that preparation of final technical note (No. 3) should be completed by 31.03.2012 and the requisite data in this respect be submitted to PEA at least by 15.03.2012.

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6.4 NEWLY DESIGNED JGT SUPPLIED BY FOLLOWING JUTE MILLS IN INDIA

DW Plain Weave Jute Geotextiles Open Weave Jute Geotextiles

1 Gloster Limited Gloster Limited

2 Reliance Jute Mills (International) Ltd. Reliance Jute Mills (International) Ltd.

3 Ludlow Jute & Specialties Ltd. Naffar Chanda Jute Mills Ltd.

4 Birla Jute Mills Bristi Vinimay Pvt. Ltd

5 Hastings Jute Mills

6 Hukumchand Jute Mills

7 Cheviot Co. Ltd.

8 Shree Gouri Shankar Jute Mills Ltd.

6.5 NEWLY DESIGNED JGT SUPPLIED BY FOLLOWING JUTE MILLS IN BANGLADESH

No. DW Plain Wave Jute Geo-textiles Open Weave Jute Geo-textiles

1. Latif Bawani Jute Mills Ltd. under BJMC. Janata Jute Mills Ltd.

2. Karim Jute Mills Ltd. under BJMC. Latif Bawani Jute Mills Ltd. under BJMC.

3. Sonali Annsh Industries Ltd.

6.6 THE LAB TESTS OF JGT ON THE FOLLOWING PARAMETERS ARE CARRIED OUT AT IJT / IJIRA I BESUS IN INDIA AND BUETI BJRI IN BANGLADESH.

1) Construction2) Converted mass (gsm)3) Ends / Picks4) Thickness (mm)5) Tensile Strength (kN/m) MD & CD6) Elongation at break (%) MD & CD7) Puncture Resistance (KN)8) Burst Strength9) Permittivity at 50 mm constant head10) A.O.S. (micron) 0 95

There should be an uniformity in fabric specification and testing methods in Bangladesh and India and for this purpose ASTM standards would be followed with additional tests for JGT as necessary.

6.7 INSTALLATION AND MONITORING PROCEDURE

Procedure for installation of JGT at the application site and procedure for monitoring of the performance of JGT at the application site has been developed by PEA. Necessary guidelines on installation procedure of JGT were provided through an instruction manual in August 2011 along with a CD. Monitoring of the field application sites would be conducted at every six months intervals as per laid down monitoring schedule provided by PEA.

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6.7 LIST OF JUTE GEOTEXTILE TESTING INSTRUMENTS WITH SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER PARAMETERS

SI. No Name of the machine Sample area and diameter Results

1. Electronic Weighing balance Max. weight- 2 Kg Value from Digital Display upto centigram

2.Thickness Gauge Tester Min. dead weight-1 kpa

Max. dead weight-1 Okpa Dial gauge - (0.01 to 25)mm

Thickness is measured from reading of dial gauge.

3.Dry Sieve Test Apparatus (A.O.S)

Sample diameter-16.5 cm Testing time -10 min.

Weight of glass bead-50 grm095 is determined by the curve

4.Hydrodynamic Wet Sieve Test Apparatus

Sample diameter-14 cm Weight of glass bead-50 grm

Effective Length - 7 cm095 is determined by the curve

5.BTRA Permeability Tester Sample diameter-10 mm to50

mm at 50 mm Constant Water Head Pressure

Average LPM is obtained from the Rotameter readings, and standard

formulations supplied by BTRA

6.

AIMIL Permeability Tester At 50 mm Constant Water Head Pressure

Average flow rate, and other parameters are obtained from the

collection of total water passing through the sample with a fix stipulated time by

maintaining constant water head pressure.

Cross Plane Permeability Test Apparatus

Sample Diameter - 9.5 cm. Testing Time - 10 min

IN - Plane Permeability Test Apparatus

Sample Diameter - 100 mm. Testing Time - fixed time

7.

Universal Tensile Testing Machine

Speed of the machine - (5 to 320) mm/min

Load Shell- 10 kN & 100 kN

Average values & Curves with the help of Computerised data

(a) Wide -W idth Tensile Strength Test

Sample size-20 X 10 cm2 Testing speed-10 mm/min

(b) Puncture Resistance Test (Index Puncture)

Sample diameter - 12 cm Working diameter - 4.5 cm

Diameter of the probe -8 mm Testing speed-320 mm/min

(c) CBR Push Through Test (CBR Puncture)

Sample diameter-21 cm Working diameter - 15 cm

Diameter of the probe -50 mm Testing speed-5 mm/min

8. California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test Apparatus

Speed of the machine - (1.25 to 2.5) mm/min

Dial gauge - (0.01 to 25)mm Probe Ring-(0.002 to5)mm Result is obtained by the help of

Provine Ring and Dial GaugeSample diameter - 21 cm Working diameter - 15 cm

Diameter of the probe -50 mm

9.

Interface Friction Measurement Apparatus

Speed of the machine - (C) (0.0002

(D) to 0.625) mm/min(E) (0.0004 to 1.25)

mm/minDial gauge - (0.01 to 25)mm

Probe Ring-(0.002 to5)mmResult is obtained by the help of

Provine Ring and Dial Gauge

(A) Pull Out MethodSample size-14 X6 cm2

Working area - 6 X6 cm2 Testing speed-1.25 mm/min

(B) Direct Shear Method Sample area-14 X6 cm2 Testing speed-1.25 mm/min

10. Cone Drop Testing Machine

Sample diameter-21 cm Working diameter - 15 cm

Weight of the cone-1 kg Height- 50 cm

Measuring cone- 2 mm to 50 mm

Average Cone Drop value is measured by Calibrated Measuring Cone

11. Bursting Strength Tester Sample diameter - 90 mm Working diameter - 40 mm

Result is obtained from the Digital Display Load Monitor

12. Moisture Meter — Moisture Regain percentage is obtained from Analogue meter

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6.8 PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF ABAQUS 6.10 SOFTWARE

One of the main objectives of the project is development of design methodology and specifications for field application of jute geotextiles in the areas of soil erosion control and rural road pavement construction. The methodology to be adopted for the preparation of the above mentioned important document requires sufficient data base. The database will be obtained from field studies as well as from numerical/analytical analysis. Numerical analysis simulating various field conditions may be adopted to generate the required database; validation of the analysis will be done with the field data.

Finite Element Method has been widely used in the field of engineering for analysis and design of problems simulating various field situations. Problem in this respect is related to analysis and design of pavement with and without JGT. Even though many different FE software have been developed for pavements, none of the produced models can be regarded as rugged and universal enough to accommodate the various types of geo-textiles and/or soil types. From published literature it is revealed that the analyses of pavement can be done with different boundary conditions using ABAQUS. Provision is also available to include geo-textiles in the model for pavement analysis. Consolidation process can also be considered in the analysis of pavement. The response of the pavement, with or without JGT, analyzed with ABAQUS will be validated with the data obtained during field monitoring.

Keeping the above purpose in forefront, BESUS has procured and installed Abaqus 6.10 Software to facilitate development of design methodology and specifications for field application of jute geotextiles in the areas of soil erosion control and rural road pavement construction.

6.9 JUTE GEOTEXTILES STANDARDIZATION COMMITTEE

It was decided that a “technical supervisory committee or standards / standardization committee’’ to be established for standardization of the Jute Geotextiles fabrics.

6.9.1 FOR INDIA PART

A technical committee for India part of the project had been constituted with the following members:

i) Prof. G. V. Rao, Ex-Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi & Chairman, Geosynthetic Sectional Committee, Bureau of Indian Standards - Chairman

ii) Shri Sudhir Mathur, Head, Geo-technical Engineering Department, Central Road ResearchInstitute (CRRI)-Member

iii) Prof. B. C. Chottppadhyay, Ex-Head of the department and former Dean of Engineering,Besus - Mamber

iv) Prof. Prabir Bennerjee, Ex- Professor, IIT Delhi & Ex-Director, Indian Jute Industries’Research Association (IJIRA)-Member

v) Shri T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, NJB-Convener

The committee will examine the technical outputs generated by the facilitating agencies in India through laboratory studies & field trials and examine the draft standards to be prepared by the project team and advise refinements / modifications as necessary.

6.9.2 FOR BANGLADESH PART

Formation of a technical committee/standardization committee for Bangladesh part of the project has been discussed with Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI) and with Dr. Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operations Officer, International Jute Study Group (IJSG), Dhaka. It was decided that the committee would comprise with the representatives of the following organizations

1. A member from Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institution (BSTI), Dhaka (background of Jute/Synthetic Geo-textiles);

2. A member from Bangladesh Centre for Scientific & Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka (background of Jute Geo-textiles and Polymer fiber research);

3. A member from Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI), Mechanical Processing Division;

4. A member from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Civil Engineering Department, Dhaka;

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5. A member from Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), Dhaka (background of Jute/Synthetic Geo-textiles Research and Quality Control);

6. Executive Director, Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC), Dhaka, the Convener of Committee.

JDPC is mooting a proposal for constitution of the committee for submission to Govt, of Bangladesh for approval once the name of the respective organization is received.

7. ACTIVITIES SO FAR UNDERTAKEN FOR PROMOTION OF JUTE GEOTEXTILES IN INDIA / BANGLADESH AND ABROAD DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD

7.1 MEETING AT DHAKA ON 11.08.2009 ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT CFC/IJSG/21 ON JUTE GEOTEXTILESThe meeting was attended by representatives of all the collaborating institutions and prospective PI Us who attended the meeting convened by Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC), Bangladesh on the 5th August 2009 a Dhaka. Mr T Sanyal JMDC made a detailed Power Point Presentation highlighting the tasks proposed to be assigned to the collaborating institutions along with tables showing provisional apportionment of Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) grant to PEA, JDPC & JMDC. There was general agreement about the responsibilities proposed to be assigned to the collaborating institutions and PIUs and the apportionment of CFC grant as proposed by Mr Sanyal. There was interaction on different facets of the project. Mr Sanyal requested the representatives of the PIUs to decide on the location of the field trials with an eye to the climatic and geotechnical diversities. It was also stressed that some more mills should be roped in as private partners to the project.

7.2 TECHNICAL SESSION HELD ON 12.11.2009 AT HOTEL TAJ MAHAL, MAN SINGH ROAD, NEW DELHIThe technical session commenced immediately after the inaugural function of the project. At the outset the role of the CFC (the Sponsor Organization) & IJSG (the Supervisory Body) along with the tasks and responsibilities of the Project Executing Agency (the PEA which is JMDC), the collaborating institution (JDPC), facilitating agencies (BESUS, BUET, IJT, IJIRA, BJRI, Consultancy Organizations/Institutes), private partners (Gloster Jute Mills in India & Janata Jute Mills in Bangladesh) was elaborated. Representatives from CFC, technical experts from India and Bangladesh and the representatives of the Collaborating institutions and Facilitating Agencies presented various administrative, financial and technical aspects on project implementation.

7.3 TECHNICAL MEET WITH BORDER ROADS ORGANISATION (BRO) OFFICIAL ON USE OF JUTE GEOTEXTILES AT GANGTOK ON 16.03.2010Dr.Mahuya Ghosh, Sciencetist and Er. Pundarikaksha Roy .Project Executive(Gr.-l) Poject Management Unit (PMU), JMDC delivered a technical presentation on “Applications of different Jute Geo-textiles in Hill roads & Jute Agro-textiles” before the Engineers of Border Roads Organization, SWASTIK & other officials present, followed by an interactive session continued thereafter.

7.4 TECHNICAL MEET WITH PWD OFFICIAL ON USE OF JUTE GEOTEXTILES AT GUWAHATI ON19.03.2010Er. Pundarikaksha Roy,and Er. Nikhil kumar Mukherjee, Project Executives, Poject Management Unit (PMU), JMDC provided a technical presentation to Mr. M. C. Boro, commissioner & Spl. Secretary to the Govt of Assam PWD and his colleagues on 19.03.2010 and requested to offer two sites for test application of Jute Geo- textiles in Rural Roads constructions in the dist. of Cachhar, Assam in connection with the project.

7.5 10™ MEETING OF PRIVATE SECTOR CONSULTATIVE BOARD (PSCB) OF THE INTERNATIONAL JUTE STUDY GROUP (IJSG) HELD AT 680 HOTEL AT NAIROBI, KENYA ON 20.09.2010 -21.09.2010.Chief Consultant and Project Manager, National Jute Board attended 10th Meeting of Private Sector Consultative Board (PSCB) of the International Jute Study Group (IJSG) held at 680 Hotel at Nairobi, Kenya on 20.09.2010 - 21.09.2010. Delegates from the IJSG, JDPC, GoB, Gol, BJMC, BJA and the

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representatives of some jute mills in Nepal attended the meeting. Managing Director, TDI-SOURCE Engineering Ltd, Kenya and Promotion Executive, Export Processing Zone Authority, Kenya also attended the meeting. Strategy for promotion of marketing of technical textiles including Jute Geotextiles came up for discussion as one of the agenda of the meeting. Under this item Mr. T. Sanyal made a presentation on “Application of Jute Geotextiles” for erosion control in road construction, slope stabilization and in several agricultural applications.

7.6 THE 71st ANNUAL SESSION & TECHNICAL EXHIBITION OF INDIAN ROADS CONGRESS (IRC) HELD AT NAGPUR UNIVERSITY GROUND FROM 10.11.2010 - 14.11.2010.

The Technical Exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. R. P. Indoria, Secretary General, Indian Roads Congress and the Annual Session was inaugurated by Mr. Kamal Nath, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways. Stall No. A-15 was allotted to National Jute Board. Photo Blow-ups, Technical Literatures, various Documents and Samples of Jute Geotextiles were displayed. About 500 visitors visited the stall and more than 200 delegates took keen interest on application of JGT.

7.7 ORIENTATION WORKSHOP AND BSM ON JUTE DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS ORGANIZED BY NJB AT HOTEL STADEL, SALT LAKE, KOLKATA ON 29.11.2010 - 30.11.2010.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Sujit Gulati, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt, of India. Stall No.-24 displayed applications of Jute Geotextiles with Blow-ups and Physical Models. CDs and related literatures were distributed among the delegates and visitors. Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, NJB made a presentation on Jute Geotextiles.

7.8 THE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, EXHIBITION ON GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOSYNTHETICS ENGINEERING AT BANGKOK FROM 07.12.2010 - 08.12.2010.

Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant and Mr. A. K. Khastagir, Project Manager, NJB attended the symposium and participated in the exhibition organized on the occasion. The NJB team had valuable interactions with the academics during the symposium. The team also apprised the participants of the Symposium on the on-going CFC project and the offers invited by NJB from reputed International Soil Research Institutes having proven track record in carrying out pure and applied research on Geotechnical Engineering & Geotextiles especially in the fields of Erosion Control, River Bank Protection and Rural Road Construction under the project.

7.9 VISIT OF A DELEGATION FROM LIBEREC TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, CZECH REPUBLIC TO NJB ON 20.12.2010.

Prof. Ing. Jiri Militky, CSc, EURING, Vice-Dean of faculty of Textiles and Prof. Ing. Sayed Ibrahim, CSc from Liberec Technical University had a meeting with the representatives of NJB, JCs Office, IJMA, IJIRA, IJT, CRIJAFT, NITRA & CJMD to discuss on the possible areas of collaborative research. NJB provided a presentation on the R & D activities presently carried out by the different TRAs under Jute Technology Mission. Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, NJB made a presentation on the scope of further study in Jute Geotextiles and the salient features of the CFC funded project and possible involvement of foreign technical institute in the project.

7.10 INDIAN GEOTECHNICAL CONFERENCE, 2010 ORGANIZED BY INDIAN GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETY & IIT BOMBAY HELD FROM 16.12.2010 TO 18.12.2010 AT THE CAMPUS OF IIT BOMBAY.

National Jute Board (NJB) installed an exhibition stall exhibiting application of Jute Geotextiles (JGT) in civil engineering works. Mr. Amit Kumar Kundu and Mr. Pradip Choudhury attended the conference on behalf of NJB. A paper on case study of application of Jute Geotextiles in NH-2 at Allahabad authored by M/s Tapobrata Sanyal and Pradip Choudhury was presented in the Seminar.

7.11 A PRESENTATION ON APPLICATION OF JUTE GEO-TEXTILES IN CONSTRUCTION OF RURAL ROAD, RIVER BANK PROTECTION AND HILL SLOPE MANAGEMENT ON 19.12.2010 AT IJSG CONFERENCE ROOM IN DHAKA.

JDPC arranged a programme on Power Point presentations on application of Jute Geotextiles in construction of rural road, river bank protection and hill slope management. The presentations were made before Mr. Abdul Latif Siddique MP, the Honorable Minister of Textiles & Jute, Govt, of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Ashraful Moqbul, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Govt, of

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the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Mr. Bhupendra Singh, Secretary General, IJSG and the officials of IJSG, JDPC and the Facilitating Agencies.

7.12 AWARENESS WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED BY NJB AT THE CONFERENCE HALL OF WEST BENGAL STATE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (WBSRDA) AT KRISHNAGAR (NADIA) AND BERHAMPORE (MURSHIDABAD).

Two Awareness Workshops were organized on 24.02.2011 and 25.02.2011 at the Conference Hall of West Bengal State Rural Development Agency (WBSRDA) at Krishnagar (Nadia) and Berhampore (Murshidabad) respectively. PowerPoint presentation on application of JGT in rural road construction / river bank protection was arranged at both the workshop followed by interactive session. Technical literature on JGT was distributed among the participants.

7.13 EXHIBITION HELD AT RAMKRISHNA MISSION RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE, NARENDRAPUR.

As a part of the Awareness programme of Jute Geotextiles, NJB participated in an exhibition held at Ramkrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur on 28.02.2011 and 01.03.2011.

7.14 AWARENESS WORKSHOP ON APPLICATION OF JGT IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION, RIVER BANK PROTECTION AND SLOPE STABILIZATION CONDUCTED BY NJB AS ORGANIZED BY WBSRDA, DAKHIN DINAJPORE.

One Awareness Workshop on application of JGT in road construction, river bank protection and slope stabiliastion was conducted by NJB as organized by WBSRDA, Dakhin Dinajpore at their Conference Hall at Balurghat on 11.03.2011. Engineers / Officials of WBSRDA and I / W department participated in the programme.

7.15 3-DAY INTERNATIONAL JUTE FAIR HELD AT BANGABANDHU INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, DHAKA ON 27.01.2011 - 29.01.2011.

The fair was organized at the initiative of International Jute Study Group (IJSG), Dhaka, National Jute Board (NJB), India, Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC), Bangladesh and Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Govt, of Bangladesh. Jute Geotextiles (JGT) occupied a prominent position in the Stall where case studies with JGT, its application areas, the product range etc. were exhibited.

7.16 JUTE FAIR AT RAIPUR ORGANIZED BY NJB FROM 25.03.2011 - 30.03.2011

A Jute Fair on Jute Diversified Products was organized by National Jute Board at Ravi Bhavan, Ground Floor, Jaistambh, Raipur 492 001 from 25th to 30th March, 2011. The theme pavilion of NJB exhibited photo blow-ups of several geotextiles applications regarding protection of hill-slopes and river bank together with consolidation of road sub-grade. Printed blow-ups on Technical Information regarding Jute Geotextiles were also displayed.

7.17 NATIONAL TECHNICAL SEMINAR AND EXHIBITION OF IPWE HELD AT IISC, BANGALORE ON29.04.2011 -30.04.2011.The seminar was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways, Mr. K. A. Muuiyappa. Mr. Kuldip Nayar, General Manager, SW Railway was also present. A technical presentation on “Formation Treatment with the use of JGT was provided by Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator. The technical exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. A. P. Mishra, Member Engineering, Railway Board and President of IPWE. During his visit to NJB stall Mr. Mishra appreciated the information disseminated in the stall on application of JGT in Railways. The officers of RDSO who visited the stall informed that they have already obtained the administrative approval from appropriate authority to go ahead with the project work in association with BESUS.

7.18 11th MEETING OF PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTATIVE BOARD (PSCB) OF IJSG HELD ON27.05.2011 - 28.05.2011 AT THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF HUA TING HOTEL, FUZHOU, CHINA.Project Manager, NJB and Executive Director, JDPC attended 11th Meeting of Public Sector Consultative Board (PSCB) of IJSG held on 27.05.2011 - 28.05.2011 at the Conference Room of Hua Ting Hotel, Fuzhou, China organized by Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou Province, China. In course of the meeting a PowerPoint presentation on Jute Geotextiles was provided by Project Manager, NJB followed by a discussion on marketing of JGT in China.

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7.19 AWARENESS WORKSHOP ON JGT WAS ORGANIZED JOINTLY BY NJB AND DEPTT. OF ENV., SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, GOVT. OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA ON 07.07.2011 -08.07.2011.

An exhibition and display of Diversified Jute Products and Jute Geotextile fabrics for various application areas was arranged and photographs showing their application were exhibited. The exhibition was visited by Mrs. Ralwant Sandhu, IAS Chief Secretary, Govt, of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Sudripta Roy, IAS Addl. Chief Secretary, Govt, of Himachal Pradesh and other officials of the Govt, of Himachal Pradesh. A press meet was arranged to disseminate the scope of application of Jute Geotextiles / Jute Agro-textiles in area of soil erosion control and the endeavor of the Goyt. of Himachal Pradesh in promoting these eco-friendly products.

7.20 PRESENTATION OF A PAPER ON “TESTING OF JUTE GEOTEXTILES ISSUES & SUGGESTIONS” IN A NATIONAL SEMINAR ON 09.09.2011 & 10.09.2011 AT CGCRI AUDITORIUM AT KOLKATA.

A paper entitled “Testing of Jute Geotextiles Issues & Suggestions authored by Dr. S. Ghosh of Institute of Jute Technology, Mr.T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, National Jute Board, et al was presented ’’Indian Geotechnical Society, Kolkata Chapter organised a National Seminar on “Geotechniques for construction, design & performance of structures” on 09.09.2011 & 10.09.2011 at CGCRI auditorium at Kolkata.

7.21 GEOSYNTHETICS INDIA’11- SEMINAR ORGANIZED BY INDIAN CHAPTER OF INTERNATIONAL GEOSYNTHETICS SOCIETY AND CENTRAL BOARD OF IRRIGATION & POWER AT IIT, CHENNAI FROM 22.09.2011 - 24.09.2011.

The seminar was inaugurated by the Director of IIT Madras in presence of Dr. K. Rajagopal, President of IGS-lndia Chapter & Professor of IIT Madras, Mr. A. C. Gupta, Director (WR), CBIP & Mr. V. K. Kanjlia, Member Secretary, IGS-lndia chapter. A keynote lecture on Natural Fibres in Geosynthetics and a case study on jute geotextiles in rural road were presented by Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, National Jute Board.

7.22 INDIA SHOW TORONTO 17.10.2011 - 20.10.2011 AT DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE (DEC), TORONTO, CANADA.

In NJB Stall (no. 4500-4501) different JDPs and Photo blow-ups on application of JGT and JAT and samples along with the results of application the products were exhibited. A video system was also arranged to show the uses of JDP and other technical textiles. Hundreds of visitors visited the stall while about 50 visitors took keen interest on JGT and JAT. Technical brochures and CDs were distributed among the visitors. An interactive tech. presentation on JAT for uses in Agri-Horti & forestry was given by Mr. P. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator on 17.10.11 before Prof. M. M. Sain, Director, Centre for Biocomposite & faculty of forestry, University of Toronto.

7.23 72nd ANNUAL SESSION AND TECHNICAL EXHIBITION OF INDIAN ROADS CONGRESS (IRC) HELD AT LUCKNOW BETWEEN 03.11.2011 AND 06.11.2011.

The long awaited IRC publication, ‘State-of-the-Art Report with Jute Geo-textile’ authored by Mr. Sudhir Mathur, Mr. Guruvittal of CRRI and Mr. T. Sanyal of NJB arid Mr. P. K. Choudhury of IJIRA, was released by the Hon’ble PWD Minister of Govt, of U.P., Mr. Naseemuddin Siddiqui during the inaugural session of IRC. Mr. Guruvittal, Scientist F, Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) in his presentation of R&D activities of CRRI mentioned the uses of Jute Geotextile in PMGSY Pilot Project. Eminent dignitaries like, Dr. B. P. Chandrasekhar, Dr. I. K. Pateriya of NRRDA, Mr. Haldker of Chhattisgarh, Dr. Kadiali of M/S Kadiali Associate visited NJB stall and discussed on various aspects of JGT. Mr. Haldker- CE of CHRRDA informed that the Govt, of Chhattisgarh has decided to construct a few village and PMGSY roads with JGT out of the state’s own fund.

7.24 AWARENESS PROGRAM AT HALDIA DOCK COMPLEX ON 24.11.2011

An awareness program on JGT at Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), Kolkata Port Trust, was organized on24.11.2011 at the Training Institute at Chiranjibpur. The team from NJB consisted of T Sanyal, Chief Consultant, A K Khastagir, Project Manager, P K Chaudhuri, Project Co-ordinator and N K Mukherjee, Project Executive. There were 16 participants from Kolkata Dock System (KDS), Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) and scientists from Hydraulic Study Department in Kolkata.

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7.25 MEETING AT THE ARMSDALE COMMITTEE ROOM AT SHIMLA ON 14.12.2011 TO FOLLOW UP AND MONITOR PROGRESS OF THE DECISIONS TAKEN IN THE WORKSHOP HELD ON06.06.2011 -07.06.2011 AT SHIMLA.The meeting was chaired by Shri Sudripta Roy, Additional Chief Secretary, (Environment, Science & Technology), Govt, of Himachal Pradesh. NJB was represented by Shri Atri Bhattacharya - Secretary, Shri T. Sanyal- Chief Consultant and Shri A. K. Khastagir - Project Manager. It was decided that several projects would be identified shortly by the department concerned which would be inspected by a technical team of NJB to advice about the design and specifications of JGT. NJB would also ensure a smooth supply chain of JGT to be ordered for the identified projects. A draft MoU prepared by NJB was distributed among the participants for examination for identifying mutual responsibilities in JGT-related activities under different departments in H.P.

7.26 INDIAN GEOTECHNICAL CONFERENCE (IGC 2011) CUM EXHIBITION HELD AT GOKULAM CONVENTION CENTRE, KOCHI FROM 15.12.2011 - 17.12.2011.

A paper entitled “Use of Jute Geotextiles for Management of Eroded Hill Slope” authored by Sri. T. Sanyal, P.K. Choudhury & M. Mandal was presented by Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator in the Parallel session 14C on 17.12.2011. The NJB stall was visited by about 200 delegates while about 90 delegates took keen interest on JGT. Tech. brochures and CDs were distributed among the interested visitors.

7.27 PRESENTATION OF A PAPER ON JGT AT THE 26™ INDIAN ENGINEERING CONGRESS (IEC), BANGALORE, 15.12.2011 - 18.12.2011On the basis of characterization and optimization of Woven Jute Geotextile for potential application in rural road construction, Dr. S. K. Ghosh and Mr. M. M. Mondal of IJT, Kolkata presented a paper on “Design and Development of Woven Jute Geotextiles for Applications in Road Construction”authored by Dr. S. K. Ghosh, Mr. T. Sanyal et.al at the 26th Indian Engineering Congress (IEC), Bangalore.

7.28 SEMINAR ON JGT FIELD TRIALS ARRANGED BY JDPC ON 23.10.2010 AT THE IJSG MINI CONFERENCE ROOM IN DHAKA.

Prof. Dr. A. Jabbar Khan provided a Power point presentation on JGT trials in Bangladesh. Representatives of Facilitating Agencies of the project deliberated on the salient points of applications of JGT for soil erosion control.

7.29 PRESENTATION ON APPLICATION OF JGT ON 19.12.2010 AT IJSG CONFERENCE ROOMJDPC arranged a power point presentation on application of Jute Geo-textiles in construction of rural road, river bank protection and hill slope stabilization. Mr. Abdul Latif Siddique MP, the Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Ashraful Moqbul, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, IJSG officials and Facilitating Agencies of the project were present. Prof. Dr. Abdul Jabbar Khan, BUET, CE Deptt., Col. Abu Sayeed Md. Masud, Lt. Col. M. A. Mohy, psc of SWO made the presentations.

7.30 MEETING TAKEN BY HONORABLE MINISTER FOR TEXTILES & JUTE, GOVT. OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT ON27.03.2011The Honorable Minister for Textiles & Jute, Govt, of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Abdul Latif Siddique MP chairing a meeting in the Conference Room on 27.03.2011 on JGT (CFC/IJSG/21) project implementation. Mr. Ashraful Moqbul, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Heads of Facilitating Agencies/Organization of Bangladesh, Executive Director, JDPC and JGT Project Co-ordinator were present in the meeting.

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CONSTRAINTS AND PROBLEMS SO FAR FACED IN PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Constraints / Problems Faced Means of OvercomingDifficulty in getting sites for field trials from the operating agencies in India and the facilitating organizations in Bangladesh.

Persistent persuasion with the concerned departments has enabled NJB and JDPC to get most of the sites, though physical commencement of the field trials in some sites are getting delayed due to internal problems of the implementing / facilitating agencies in India and Bangladesh.

Incorporation of JGT related items in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in the implementing agencies in India and in the Annual Development Budget (ADP) of the facilitating agencies in Bangladesh necessitates prior planning on the part of the PIUs. The process is taking time.

It was possible to convince the PIUs to include field trial projects within the approved budget of the respective Government departments in India / Bangladesh.

The questionnaire prepared by PwC for market need assessment did not get the desired response from the target groups.

The problem arose due to absence of any data bank and general indifference of the jute industries / end-users to the innovative applications of jute in the form of JGT. PwC was advised to collect whatever relevant information is available and explore marketing possibilities of application of JGT in the three specified applications.

There have been procedural delays for the Bangladesh part of the project.

JDPC has, of late, been able to solve most of the pending issues.

Stake holders do not generally maintain separate records on JGT.

HS Code for JGT fabrics need to be introduced.

There has been some bottle neck in releasing payment to the facilitating agencies in Bangladesh for implementing project activities.

PEA had a meeting with some of the facilitating agencies in Bangladesh to sort out this issue. JDPC was advised to have regular proactive interaction with the facilitating agencies so that the project work does not suffer due to delay in release of fund to the facilitating agencies.

Repeated persuasion was needed to convince the end-using organizations for use of JGT in the relevant applications

Awareness programme is being arranged for product education and convincing the end-user about the efficacy of JGT. So far NJB organized 22 Awareness Workshops in India while 2 Awareness Workshops were organized by JDPC in Bangladesh. More Awareness Workshops need to be arranged by JDPC in Bangladesh.

Marketing of JGT is getting affected due to abrupt variation in raw jute prices.

A solution to this problem needs to be addressed in consultation with the manufacturing mills.

Research / studies on JGT had done so far have dominant academic bias with hardly any follow-up exercise for their commercial translation.

Field application on the outcome of the research findings in the field of JGT are being attempted in this project.

Special drive for marketing of JGT through participation of the industry deserves serious consideration

Constant interaction with the jute industry is being carried out and necessary feedback is being provided regarding the technical aspect of JGT. As a result, more and more jute mills are showing active interest in manufacture of JGT.

Bangladesh FA’s allotted project sites for JGT field trials are under their current approved ADP works. For these works they have their own designs & plans and Geo-textiles specification. It appears, those designs and Geo-textiles specifications are prepared aiming to use the synthetic Geo-textiles which necessitates to bring minor modification into civil construction designs and in the specification of Geo-textiles too so that instead of synthetic Geotextiles JGT can be used in field trials.

For changing design of civil construction and Geotextiles specification JDPC discussed with the higher authorities of RHD and BWDB. The problem has been solved.

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Constraints / Problems Faced Means of OvercomingAt Boda, Panchagar, public around the project site confronted to use JGT for Pathoraj River Bank Protection in contention that JGTs are inferior compared to synthetic Geo-textiles which delayed to start field trial.

For tackling the situation BWDB Officials/Engineers went to the local leaders/Politicians, explained about JGT, it’s durability, eco-friendly characteristics, cost effectiveness and present govt, policies. Thus the BWDB Officials managed to convince the people and succeeded to conduct the field trial.

Difficult to monitor soil runoff due to non availability of instrumentation at far flung area treated with JGT

Automatic machine can be installed for measurement of runoff from area treated with JGT and from control. For security of the automatic machines, watch and ward can be arranged during rainy season.

Solution for treating vertical cliffs particularly in Shivalik region need to be evolved.

Some brain storming exercise is needed for possible treatment of such area

Survival of vegetation is difficult if not planted during monsoon season as 90% rainfall occurs during monsoon only. Irrigation is not possible in such areas.

Vegetation should be planted during monsoon for better establishment.

There is no specific excise schedule to understand actual export volume of JGT.

There is no categorization in HS code to understand the export movement of JGT.JGT is not always imported under the classification of JGT and many other jute materials are also used as JGT in the international market.

Proper HS code needs to be formulated for JGT.

Supply of JGT in foreign countries are happening more in silos and the delivery is happening in different formats. Same material is used differently in different countries - some places it may be used as JGT and some places not.

Need cooperation from jute manufacturers and exporters who are unwilling to share information.

Manufacturers are not willing to share information about international supply and hence end user information is difficult to gather

More pressure from NJB such that manufacturers would be willing to share information.

International supply chain is not transparent and getting buyer information is very difficult

Identifying some major industry bodies and conduct interviews.

9. LIST OF BROCHURES I BOOKLETS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS BY COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS I FACILITATING AGENCIES OF THE PROJECT

■ 1. Appraised Version of the Project Document,2. Abstracts of papers of the International Workshop on Jute Geotextiles on 5th and 6th April 2008,3. A CD on applications of Jute Geotextiles to address soil related problems in India,4. Publicity brochures on application of JGT to address soil related problems,5. Hindi Version of the Technical Literatures of Jute Geotextiles6. A CD on applications of Jute Geotextiles to address soil related problems in Bangladesh.7. Guidelines for installation of JGT prepared by Project Executing Agency (PEA)8. Technical Note (No. 1 & 2) on selection of field trial sites9. Strategy Options Report of PwC10. A book on JGT containing authentic articles by academics and experts published by NJB.11. A revised booklet on Sources, Samples & Specification of JGT

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10. WEBSITE OF THE PROJECT

The website of the project www.jutegeotech.com was formally launched on 12th November, 2009 by the Hon'ble Minister of Textiles Thiru Dayanidhi Maran in presence of Amb. Ali Mchumo, Managing Director, Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) and Secretary Ministry of Textiles.

Attempt would be made to provide in the website all relevant information regarding Jute Geotextiles such as its application and performance in addressing soil related problems. Activities related to the net progress of the project both in quantitative and qualitative terms would also be updated in the website.

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PROJECT RELATED ACTIVITIES

AWARENESS WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITIONSParticipation o f National Jute Board in the Pride o f India Exhibition on the occasion o f 98thIndian Science Congress held at SRM University, Chennai from 03.01.2011 to 07.01.2011

NJB participated in the Pride of India Exhibition on the occasion of 98”1 Indian Science Congress held at SRM University, Chennai from 03.01.2011 to 07.01.2011. Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister inaugurated the event. Mr. Kapil Sibal, Hon'ble Minister of Telecom & HRD and Mr. M. K. Stalin, Dy. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu were also present. Samples, posters, banners etc. on application of JGT in various areas were displayed in the NJB Stall.

International Jute Fair at Dhaka, Bangladesh during 27.01.2011 - 29.01.2011

An International Jute Fair was held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka during 27.01.2011 - 29.01.2011 at the initiative of IJSG, NJB, JDPC and Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Govt, of Bangladesh. The purpose of the fair was to promote jute products. Jute & jute-blended products were displayed at the stall of NJB. JGT occupied a prominent position in the Stall where case studies with JGT, its application areas, the product range etc. were exhibited.

Awareness W orkshops on 24.02.2011 at Krishnanagar and on 25.02.2011 at Berhampore

Two Awareness Workshops were organized on 24.02.2011 and 25.02.2011 at the Conference Hall of West Bengal State Rural Development Agency (WBSRDA) at Krishnanagar and Berhampore respectively regarding application of JGT in rural road construction, river bank protection and hill slope management.

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NJB participated in the above exh bition held at Ramkrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur on28.02.2011 and 01.03.2011. Case studies with JGT, its application areas and product range were exhibited.

Participation in the 18th State Science & Technology Congress on 28.02.2011 and 01.03.2011

Awareness W orkshop at Balurghat on 11.03.2011

Awareness Workshop on Application of JGT in road construction, river bank protection and slope stabilization was conducted by NJB and organized by WBSRDA, Dakshin Dinajpur at their Conference Hall at Balurghat. Engineers/Officials of WBSRDA & IW Department participated in the workshop.

Participation in the Jute Fair at Raipur organized by NJB from 25.03.2011 - 30.03.2011

A Jute Fair on Jute Diversified Products was organized by National Jute Board at Ravi Bhavan, Ground Floor, Jaistambh, Raipur - 492 001 from 25.03.2011 - 30.03.2011. The theme pavilion of NJB exhibited photo blow-ups of several geotextiles a pplications regarding protection of hil l-slopes and river bank together with consolidation of road sub-grade. Printed blow-ups on Technical Information regarding Jute Geotextiles were also displayed.

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Participation o f National Jute Board in the National Technical Seminar and Exhib ition of IPWE held at IISc. Bangalore from 29.04.2011 to 30.04.2011

The seminar was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister of State for Railways, Mr. K. A. Muuiyappa. Mr. Kuldip Nayar, General Manager, SW Railway was also present. Atechnical presentation on “Formation Treatment with the use of JGT” was provided by Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator, NJB.

W orkshop on JGT organized jo in tly by NJB and Deptt. o f Env.. Science & Technology. Govt, o f Himachal Pradesh held at Shim la from 07.07.2011 to 08.07.2011

The Workshop & Exhibition was inaugurated by Mrs. Ralwant Sandhu, IAS Chief Secretary, Govt, of Himachal Pradesh. Welcome and introductory address was given by Shri Sudripta Roy, IAS Addl. Chief Secretary, Govt, of Himachal Pradesh. Introduction Jute Geo-textiles & its applications were made by Shri Atri Bhattacharya, IAS Secretary, NJB. Technical presentation was provided by Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, NJB.

A press meet was arranged to disseminate the scope of application of Jute Geotextiles / Jute Agro-textiles in area of soil erosion control and the endeavor of the Govt, of Himachal Pradesh in promoting these eco-friendly products.

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Presentation o f a paper on “ Testing o f Jute Geotextiles Issues & Suggestions” in a NationalSeminar from 09.09.2011 to 10.09.2011 at CGCRI auditorium at Kolkata

"Indian Geotechnical Society, KoJkata Chapter organised a National Seminar on “Geotechniques for construction, design & performance of structures” from 09.09.2011 to 10.09.2011 _at CGCRI auditorium at Kolkata. A paper entitled “Testing of Jute Geotextiles Issues & Suggestions authored by Dr. S. Ghosh of IJT, Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, NJB, et al was presented

Seminar on “ GEOSYNTHE ICS INDIA'11” organized by Indian Chapter o f International Geosynthetics Society and Central Board o f Irriga tion & Power at IIT. Chennai from

22.09.2011 to 24.09.2011

The seminar was inaugurated by the Director of IIT Madras in presence of Dr. K. Rajagopal, President of IGS- lndia Chapter & Professor of IIT Madras, Mr. A. C. Gupta, Director (WR), CBIP & Mr. V. K. Kanjlia, Member Secretary, IGS-lndia chapter. A keynote lecture on Natural Fibres in Geosynthetics and a case study on JGT in rural road were presented by Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant, NJB.

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Participation o f NJB in the India Show Toronto from 17.10.2011 to 20.10.2011 at D irectEnergy Centre (DEC). Toronto. Canada

The India Show Toronto was held at Ihe Exhibition Hall of Direct Energy Centre (DEC) jointly organized by Govt, of Canada and Govt, of India. Application of JGT was focused in the NJB Stall through various exhibits.

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Participation of NJB in the “72^ Annual Session and Technical Exhibition of Indian RoadsCongress (IRC)” held at Lucknow from 03.11.2011 to 06.11.2011

As a part of the promotion activity of Jute Geotextile, NJB participated in the “72nd Annual Session and Technical Exhibition of Indian Roads Congress (IRC)”. The long awaited IRC publication, 'State-of-the-Art Report with Jute Geo-textile' authored by Mr. Sudhir Mathur, Mr. Guruvittal of CRRI and Mr. T. Sanyal of NJB and Mr. P. K. Choudhury of IJIRA, was released by the Hon'ble PWD Minister of Govt, of M.P., Mr. Naseemuddin Siddiqui during the inaugural session of IRC.

Awareness program at Haldia Dock Complex on 24.11.2011

An awareness program on JGT at Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), Kolkata Port Trust, was organized on24.11.2011 at the T raining Institute at Chiranjibpur. An inspection of the stretch of the western bank of Nayachara Island treated with JGT in the late 1980s was carried out with the participants. The treated banks were found to be in excellent condition.

Participation o f NJB in Indian Geotechnical conference (IGC 2011) cum Exhib ition held at Gokulam convention Centre. Kochi from 15.12.2011 to 17.12.2011

A paper entitled “Use of Jute Geotextiles for Management of Eroded Hill Slope” authored by Mr.. T. Sanyal, P.K. Choudhury & M. Mandal was presented by Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator in the Parallel session 14C on 17.12.2011. The NJB stall was visited by about 200 delegates while about 90 delegates took keen interest on JGT. Tech. brochures and CDs were distributed among the interested visitors.

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On the basis of characterization and optimization of Woven Jute Geotextile for potential application in rural road construction, Dr. S. K. Ghosh and Mr. M. M. Mondal of IJT, Kolkata presented a paper on “ Design and Development of Woven Jute Geotextiles for Applications in Road Construction” authored by Dr. S. K. Ghosh, Mr. T. Sanyal et.al at the 26th Indian Engineering Congress (IEC), Bangalore during15.12.2011 to18.12.2011.

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MEETINGS & INTERACTIONS1st Annual Review Meeting o f Project CFC/IJSG/21 held at Dhaka on 12.01.2011

On 10.01.2011, the NJB team briefed Mr. Bhupendra Singh, Secretary General, IJSG about the progress of the project. On the same day, Mr. Sietse van der Werff, Senior Project Manager, CFC had a discussion with the NJB team on the project-progress in presence of Dr. Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operation Officer, IJSG and Mr. Khandaker Mokhlesur Rahman, Executive Director, JDPC and his officials.

In the afternoon an interactive technical meeting between BUET and BESUS was held at Civil EngineeringDepartment, BUET.

The team then visited the geotechnical research facilities available at BUET

On 12.01.2011, the 1s' review meeting of the Project was held at IJSG Headquarters.

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Review Meeting at PMU Office of NJB on 18.01.2011

A meeting was organized at the Project Office of NJB which was amended by Mr. Sietse van der Werf, Senior Project Managsr, CFC, D*. Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operations Officer, IJSG, Mr. Atri Bhattacharya, Secretary, NJB and Mr. N. Sengupta, CFC, NJB, and Project officials.

Co-ordination Meeting held on 09.03.2011 at NJB PMU-Office

A co-ordination meeting was held on 09.03.2011 at NJB PMU-Office at4.00 p jn. Representatives from BESUS, IJT and U IRA were presen:.

Review Meeting on 21.03.2011 at Conference Room o f NJB

Mr. Sujit Gulhaii, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt, of India and Mr. Bhupendra Singh, Secretary General, IJSG reviewed the progress of the project on 21.03.2011 al the conference of NJB.

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Coordination Meeting (PY- 2. Qtr. -1 ) o f the India part o f the Project CFC/IJSG/21 on06.04.2011

The first Quarterly meeting for the India part of the project for PY-2 was held on 06.04.2011 at the PMU office of NJB.

NJB - Industry Meeting on Jute Geotextiles (JGT) and related items held on 19.04.2011 at4.00 p.m. in the Conference Room of NJB.

The Meeting discussed on various issues forfinalizing a marketing strategy for marketing of JGT in the domestic and international market.

Quarterly Co-ordination Meeting o f the Project CFC/IJSG/21 -Bangladesh part held at IJSG.Dhaka. Bangladesh on 05.05.2011

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Bhupendra Singh, Secretary General, International Jute Study Group (IJSG).

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11th Meeting o f Public Sector Consultative Board (PSCB) o f IJSG held from 27.05.2011 to28.05.2011 at the Conference Room of Hua Ting Hotel. Fuzhou. China

Project Manager, NJB and Executive Director, JDPC attended 11th Meeting of Public Sector Consultative Board (PSCB) of IJSG held from 27.05.2011 to 28.05.2011 at the Conference Room of Hua Ting Hotel, Fuzhou, China organized by Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou Province, China. Presentation was made on use of JGT in road construction, river bank protection and hill slope management.

Co-ordination Meeting w ith BESUS on 03.06.2011 at Project Office o f National Ju te Board

The meeting assessed the progress of project activities to be performed by BESUS and the future course of action.

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2^ Half-Yearly Meeting for PY2 held at NJB on 29.07.2011

On 26.07.2011, a meeting was held at the Project Office of NJB indicating broadly the issues that would come up for discussion in the coming days. On 28.07.2011, the team had a meeting with Mr. Atri Bhattacharya, Secretary, NJB.

On 29.07.2011 the 2nd Half-Yearly Meeting for PY 2 was held at the Conference Room of NJB. Dr. Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operations Officer, IJSG, representatives of PwC, the facilitating agencies in Bangladesh / India and the representatives of the mill companies who provided active support in JGT fabric designing / development were present.

3rd Quarter Ending Coordination Meeting o f the project CFC/IJSG/21 (India Part) held at PMUoffice o f National Jute Board on 30.09.2011

The meeting reviewed the progress of activities assigned to various project partners and the immediate action points for Qtr.-4, PY-2.

M3 Quarterly Mssting (PY-2) of the Project CFC/IJSG/21 held at the Conference Room ofBJRI at Dhaka on 01.11.2011

The meeting was attended by the representatives of IJSG I PEA / NJB / JDPC / BJRI / BUET I BJMC I Janata Jute Mills / BWDB I SWO / BRRL / SRDI ILGEDI Eng. Const. Battalion Bangladesh Army / IJIRA/ PWC. An in- depth review on the progress of project activities was done at the meeting.

M onthly Coordination Meeting o f the project (CFC/IJSG/21-Part India) fo r the month ending November. 2011 on 08.12.2011 at NJB Project Office

The meeting was attended by the representatives of the Facilitating Agencies, PwC and Chief Hydraulic Engineer, Kolkata Port Trust to review the progress of the project activities and site selection.

Meeting at the Arm sdale Committee Room at Shimla on 14.12.2011 to fo llow up and m onitor p rogress o f the decis ions taken in the W orkshop held from 07.07.2011 to 08.07.2011 at

Shimla.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Sudripta Roy, Additional Chief Secretary, (Environment, Science & Technology), Govt, of Himachal Pradesh. NJB was represented by Mr. Atri Bhattacharya - Secretary, Mr. T. Sanyal- Chief Consultant and Mr. A. K Khastagir - Project Manager. It was decided that several projects on application of JGT would be identified shortly by the department concerned which would be inspected by a technical team of NJB to advice about :he design and specifications of JGT. NJB would also ensure a smooth supply chain of JGT to be ordered for the identified projects. A draft MoU prepared by NJB was distributed among the participants for examination for identifying mutual responsibilities in JGT-related activities under different departments in H.P.

Meeting taken by Honorable Minister for Textiles & Jute. Govt, of the People's Republic ofBangladesh on implementation of the project

The Honorable Minister for Textiles & Jute, Govt, of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Abdul Latif Siddique MP chaired a meeting in the Conference Room of IJSG on 27.03.2011 on project implementation. Mr. Ashraful Moqbul, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles & Jute, Heads of Facilitating Agencies/Organization of Bangladesh, Executive Director, JDPC and JGT Project Co-ordinator were present in the meeting.

Technical meeting at BUET on 14.09.2011

Visiting IJT members were provided with a PowerPoint presentation at the meeting held at the Conference Room, CE Deptt. BUET, Dhaka. They exchanged views and opinions on testing methodology, test results on samples of JGT tested by BUET.

Co-ordination meeting of the project he I d̂ on 15.09.2011 at JDPC office in DhakaMembers of Facilitating Agencies of the Bangladesh part of the project, representatives of Ministry of Textiles & Jute (MOTJ) and JDPC Officials attended a Coordination meeting of the project.

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Meeting with Senior Project Manager, CFC at JDPC on 21.09.2011

Mr. Sietse van der Werff, Senior Droject Manager, CFC had a discussion with ED, JDPC at Dhaka on21.09.2011 on the progress of project activities.

Meeting with the Facilitating Agencies held at IJSG Mini Conference Room in Dhaka on27.10.2011

A meeting of the project was held on 27.10.2011 at IJSG Mini Conference Room in Dhaka with the representatives of the Facilitating Agencies of the Bangladesh part of the project for discussing on various issues about site selection for JGT fie d trials.

Meeting of the Project held on 04.12.2011 at the office of JDPC. DhakaA meeting of the Project was called on 04.12.2011 at the office of the Executive Director, JDPC with the SWO officials for discussion about finalization of site selection, completion of field trials by 31.12.2011 and relevant issues.

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SITE VISITS & FIELD MONITORINGVisit of Mr. Sietse van der Werff, Senior Project Manager, CFC, Dr. Latifa Binte Lutfar,

Operation Officer, IJSG and Project Management Unit of NJB to project sites in Bangladesh & India during 13.01.2011 to 16.01.2011

On 13.01.2011, a site visit of a rural road in Turarohitpur Bourvita at Sonartek village, Katalia about 30 km from Dhaka, was organized. Another site was inspected on the way (Bridge approach - stabilization of side slopes). This site was not considered suitable as the type of work proposed would not conform to the exact technical requirements of the project.

Ajoint inspection of a river-bank site in the east bank of Ichamati River (south of Ranirhat Bridge in Rangamati, Chittagong) was organized on 14.01.2011.

On 16.01.2011, the site near Bhalukabazar, Malda district (river bank protection on river Phulahar) was inspected.

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Site visit for site no. 2 - rural road application (Udal to Chakrabhama, Kumarganj Block - Cakshin Dinajpur District) on 18.01.2011 & 25.05.2011

A project team comprisrg of W r. A. K. Kundu, Project Executive, Mr. N. K. Mukherjee of NJB and Mr. R. K. Koley of BESUS visited site no 2 - nral road application on 18.01.2011. The site was revisited on 25.05.2011 by Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project C-o-ordrator for providing installation guidelines during apolication of JGT.

Position o 'the site before and during application of JGT

Joint inspection of river bank protection work (Site No.1) at river Phulahar nearBhalukabazar. Malda

Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordirator accompanied by Mr. Nirmal Barman, EE, Mahananda Embankment Division inspected the left bank projec: site of river Phulahar near Bhaluka Bazar, Malda.

Fosition of the site before, during and after application of JGT

A survey was carried out -‘or dep:h of ri yer and velocity of water using Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) and Echo Sounders by Hydraulic Study Department of Kolkata PortTrust.

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Visit of the Project Team to river bank Site No. 2 at Uttar Surendraqani, South 24 Parqanas, West Bengal, facing the river Jaqaddal on 08.03.2011

Prof. Ambarish Ghosh and Mr Rajen Koley of BESUS visited, along with officials of NJB & KoPT, to the site for river bank protection at Uttar Surendraganj, South 24 Parganas, facing the river Jagaddal on 08.03.2011.

Position of the site before, during and after application of JGT

Visit to the proposed sites at Gavabari Paqlajhora land side area on 24.03.2011

This is a devastating land slide area where a stretch of about 500 m road of NH 55 was completely washed out in June 2010. After the occurrence of this land slide a survey was made by GSI who suggested to divert the road as the slide zone appeared to be vulnerable to erosion. The EE also agreed to offer the site to NJB as a project work site.

River Bank Site inspection at river Raudak II. Baxirhat. Coochbehar on 25.03.2011:

About 1175 m length of eroded left bank of river Raidak II situated at village Madhurbasa under Rampur II GP was inspected on 25.03.2011. The concave shaped bank contained mostly sandy soil and water current was observed to be high. Avg. slope length was about 6 m. Bamboo structure overlain with sand filled bag at site did not work earlier. After inspection of the site a meeting was held with the AE, Mr. Alok Pal at his sub division office at Tufangang. The EE also informed that they have no problem in offering 500 m stretch from this site to NJB and he will inform NJB office as soon as the scheme gets approved by competent authority.

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Visit of the project team to the JGT application in rural road construction site from Durgapur to Chang spur Road at Balurqhat Block. Dakshin Dinajpur on 22.04.2011

Mr. Arindan Das, Technical Officer of IJIRA and Mr. Rajen Koley, Project Fellow of BESUS visited rural road construction site f*om Durga:ur to Changispur at Balurghat Block, Dakshin D'najpur. This site is close to the idsntified site of P'oject CFC' JSG/21 (Udal to Chakrabrahma in Kumarganj 3lock of Dakshin Dinajpur) being executed ty the same execut ng agency.

Project details Laying of JGT above the Abng the overlap length of JGT iscompacted sand layer (50mm) stapled with Bamboo pin

Measur ng the ateral distance Sand Filling (25 mm) above the Storage of JGTcovered by „GT JGT

Visit of the project team to the Hatirjheel - Bagunbari Canal site near Dhaka on 06.05.2011 where synthetic geotexti es and jute geotextiles are being utilized to review the comparative

efficacy of the material in river bank protection

Application of synthetic geotextiles in progress

Ecrth wofk in progress for application of Jute Geotextiles

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Visit to the Sites at Battoli (Taltali) under Malda Irrigation Department on 26.05.2011

The team visited the River bank protection site under CFC project in India Bangladesh border at (Gate No. 8) at Bottoli, mouza Kutadha on the bank of river Punarbhava in PS Bamongola, Dist: Malda on 26.05.2011.

Visit to M/s KE Technical Textile Pvt. Ltd. Kharagpur on 27.06.2011 to inspect the JGT fabric treatement process developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Kharagpur under a

Jute Technology Mission projectI IT, Kharagpur is undertaking a project under which they are trying to develop an eco-friendly and cost effective natural rubber treated JGT fabric as a substitute of bitumen treated JGT fabric conventionally used for river bank protection. The project team along with NJB officials visited the factory premises of M/s KE Technical Textile Pvt. Ltd, Kharagpuron 27.06.2011 to inspect the process oftreatment. Fabric samples were collected and sentto IJT for testing.

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Application of JGT at the hill slope management site situated on Ropar-Noorpur Bedi Road about 55 km away from Chandigarh on 07.06.2011

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Mr. T. Sanyal, Chief Consultant and Mr. A. K. Khastagir, Project Manager, National Jute Board along with Dr. V. K. Bhatt, Sr. Scientist (Engineering) and a horticulture scientist of CSWCRTI inspected the hill slope site on15.12.2011 where Open Weave Jute Geotextiles had already been laid. The hills made up of sandy loam principally ha^e over the years jndergone massive surficial erosion with slmost a vertical face on one side. Stratification of soil is noticeable. Vegetation is scarce. The planted vegetaton was seen withering, reportedly due to absence of rainfall for months.

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Visit to the site selected for application of JGT for hill slope management site at MidWestern Himalayas (Dehradun, Uttarakhand) on 09.06.2011

Site No. - 2 A at Mid Western Himalayas (Dehradun, Uttarakhand)Position of the sites before application of JGT

Site No. - 2 B at Mid Western Himalayas (Dehradun, Uttarakhand)Position of the sites before application of JGT

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Visit of the Bangladesh Team from 26.07.2011 to 29.07.2011

On 27.07.2011, the Bangladesh team was token to the jute mill Gloster Limited at Bauria, Howrah. The team inspected the process of rtanufacturing JGT in wider looms an d functioning of shuttle-less looms.

The team was ’.hen taken to IJT, now a departnent under Ca cutta University, and was shown round different departments of the irstitute and the JGT lab.

From IJT the team w e s :aken to IJIRA where :he team took round the existing testing facilities, JGT models and .. samples.

From IJIRA, the tean went :o BESUS where in:ensive discussions were held. After the meeting the Bangladesh team along with the -epresentatives from the FEAand the project facuKy of BESUS called on Prof. Ajoy Kumar Ray, Vice Charcellor, BESUS.

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Visit to Chandigarh from 25.09.2011 to 27.09.2011 for providing installation guidance ofJGT for hill slope stabilization at Chandigarh

Mr. P. K. Choudhury, Project Co-ordinator visited Chandigarh to provide installation guidance for application of JGT on the pre-identified hill slope site situated at Garhbhaga village situated 7 km away from Rupnagar (Rupa) and about 60 km away from Chandigarh. He was accompanied by Dr. Ram Prasad, Sr. Horticulturist, Mr. A. N. Gupta, Tech. Officerand Mr. Basudev, Tech. Officer of CSWCTI.

Visit to the rural road site in Tripura selected for application of JGT on 07.12.2011

Mr. A.K. Mandal, Project Executive and Mr. S.P. Sarkar, Marketing Assistant of NJB visited Tripura on07.12.2011 to 10.12.2011 for discussion with Mr. R.K. Mazumder CEO, TRRDA and as well as inspection of indentified rural road under PMGSY to be constructed with JGT under CFC Project. The road from Promodnagar to Muga Chandra Para Bishalgarh Block, Dist. West Tripura under PMGSY was selected as the application site.

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Project Manager and Project Coordinator, NJB visited CSWCRTI Research Centre at Udhagamandalam for selection of sites for application of JGTin Nil slope protection during 29.11.2011 to 01.12.2011.

Landslides, which were rare in th e history of Nilgiris, are now becoming freq jent and rather annually recurring phenonenon in one part cr the other in the Nilgiris District.

Geo-textile applica:ion for slope stsbilization is the one of the measure for protecting land slide in agricultural land and road side. Three locations were selected and the technical details of the site were collected.

Visit to Nilqiri Hills for selection of sites for application of JGT in hill slope protectionduring 29.11.2011 to 01.12.2011

Sr.e No. 3 A: Keraihada Site (Keraihada - Santhoor Road)

Site No. 3 B: Ketty Site (Ketty - Mynalai Road)

S te No. 3 C: CSWCRTI Research Farm, Ooty

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Site visit to Ruposhdi-Hoqlakanda road under Local Govt. Enaq. Department (LGED) Bancharampur Upozilla, District B-Baria on 03.01.2011 for selection of site for JGT field application.

Representatives of BUET, SRDI, LGED and JDPC visiting the site.

Soil testing for JGT field trial at Turaq Rohitpur-Bourvita Road at Keranigonj. Dhaka

Soil testing work in progress at Turag Rohitpur-Bourvita Road, Keranigonj, Dhaka on 19.05.2011.

BUET Professors, Research Fellows and RHD Engineers conducting CBR tests on 20.05.2011 at Turag Rohitpur-Bourvita Road.

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Treatment of JGT in BJRI Pilot Plant Division

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Treatment of JGT in BJRJ P lot Plant Division on 20.06.2011. The treated JGT was utilized in project site of Pathoraj river bank at Bode ir Pa ncahgar District on 22.06.2010.

Pathoraj river bank site protection construction by BV/DB at Boda in Panchaqar District

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Soil compaction, leveling, laying JGT and concrete blocks at Patnoraj River bank protection site at Boda in Panchagar District.

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Collection of soil samples on22.11.2011 from Airport road (Zia Colony-Mirpur link road) for lab test in BUET.

Collection of soil samples on11.12.2011 at Noabenki- Garezhat- Harihajan road for lab test in BUET

Collection of soil samples on12.12.2011 at Kathaltala- Magur Khali- Kapidmoni G.C. Road under LGED in Dumuria, District Khulna.

Visit of the project site at Circular road. Savar Cantonment. Dhaka on 25.12.2011

Officials of the project and Executing Agency, LGED at the project site.

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