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Gorkha Earthquake 2015, Some Glimpses of Reconstruction Government of Nepal National Reconstruction Authority Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) 'Activities and Achievements' July 2021 b Gorkha Earthquake 2015, Some Glimpses of Reconstruction c Government of Nepal National Reconstruction Authority Singhadurbar, Kathmandu Singhadurbar, Kathmandu Contact No.: 01-2400590 Foreword A devastating earthquake which struck Nepal on 25 April 2015 and its aftershocks, caused a widespread damage to lives, livelihoods and infrastructure in 32 districts. Among them 14 highly affected districts were Sindhuli, Okhaldhunga, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Makawanpur and 18 districts i.e. Sankhuwasabha, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Khotang, Solukhumbu, Chitwan, Tanahun, Lamjung, Kaski, Parbat, Baglung, Myagdi, Syangja, Palpa, Gulmi, Arghakhanchi, Nawalparasi (Susta-Bardaghat West) and Nawalparasi (Susta-Bardaghat East) witnessed relatively less damage. Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) was formed with the objective of completing the projects to reconstruct the private houses, district level roads and road-bridges, and heritage monuments i.e. Gumba/ Bihar/Stupa with the concept of Build Back Better (BBB). I feel profoundly happy that Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) has published the souvenir entitled 'Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) Activities and Achievements' including the projects like Private Housing Reconstruction Program, Reconstruction of Earthquake Emergency Roads and Road-bridges and reconstruction of heritage monuments along with the achievements, and the experiences during the execution of the program. It is my sincere hope that through this souvenir, all the beneficiaries and concerned authorities have an opportunity to learn about the achievements of the projects in time. I wish all the luck for this document as it will help to strengthen the documentation of Nepal Reconstruction Authority’s activities and achievements furthermore. Er. Sushil Gyewali CEO National Reconstruction Authority Singhadurbar, Kathmandu "Commitment of Civil Servant: Transparency and Stoutness" d Gorkha Earthquake 2015, Some Glimpses of Reconstruction e Government of Nepal National Reconstruction Authority Singhadurbar, Kathmandu Singhadurbar, Kathmandu Contact No.: 01-2400590 Preface I am very delighted that Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) has published this souvenir entitled 'Activities and Achievements' including the conducted programs and outputs and their implementation in conducting the reconstruction and retrofitting of private housing, re-building the district level roads and road-bridges and reconstruction of heritage monuments (mainly monasteries) in the past six years after the establishment of National Reconstruction Authority in the aftermath of devastating earthquake which struck Nepal on 25 April 2015 in 32 districts (14 highly affected districts and 18 relatively less affected districts). I believe that this document will cover the subjects like what were the work scoping of the unit in reconstruction, how adequate the resources were to meet the targets/goals/objectives of the project, what hurdles were encountered and what strategies were applied to counteract their negative effects and the way forwarded etc. And the Programs executed by Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) and the achievements are timely presented to all the concerned. I wish for the success of this Publication. Er. Sushil Chandra Tiwari Secretary National Reconstruction Authority Singhadurbar, Kathmandu "Commitment of Civil Servant: Transparency and Stoutness" f Gorkha Earthquake 2015, Some Glimpses of Reconstruction g Government of Nepal National Reconstruction Authority Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) Jwagal, Lalitpur Foreword There was widespread loss and damage to lives, livelihoods and infrastructure in central Nepal, mainly in hilly and mountain region due to the devastating earthquake of 25 April 2015 and its aftershocks. National Reconstruction Authority was established to undertake the challenge of reconstructing and reestablishing the Physical infrastructures damaged, and Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) was formed and Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP) was formed under Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) in order to manage the grant for the reconstruction of the private housing. Furthermore, in order to reconstruct and reestablish the district level roads and road-bridges, and reconstruction of heritage monuments i.e. Gumba/Bihar/Stupa, Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project (EEAP) and Earthquake Monastery Reconstruction Project (EMRP) were formed respectively. These organizational bodies have taken the responsibility of reconstructing and reestablishing the private housing, district level roads and road-bridges towards the completion as well as the reconstruction of monasteries is also progressive. The Reconstruction Projects under Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) are towards successful completion because of the perseverance and full dedication of the expert leadership of NRA, Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) and the 31 District Level Project Implementation Units (One office is for both districts of Nawalparasi). I express my sincere thanks to all the involved staffs and supporting hands who made it possible for this souvenir to be published which includes facts, progress report, context and the questions on the programs and implementations of the reconstruction projects under this unit. I wish all the luck with sincere hope that the information included in this publication is of immense value to readers, practitioners, academics, researchers and general public as well as future generation, offering potential for contributing to learning for and improvement of earthquake response and reconstruction. Er. Ganesh Raj Osti Project Director Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant Management and Local Infrastructure) Jwagal, Lalitpur 01-5260257, Web site: www.clpiugmali.gov.np, Email: [email protected] h Gorkha Earthquake 2015, Some Glimpses of Reconstruction i Table of Contents S.N. Topic Page no. 1 Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Grant management and Local Infrastructure) 1 1.1 Context 1 1.2 Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP) 3 1.2.1 Background 3 1.2.2 Objectives, Major activities and Scope 3 1.2.3 Grant Distribution Process 4 1.2.4 Achievement 6 1.2.4.1 Status of annual distribution of tranches 6 1.2.4.2 Private Housing Reconstruction 7 1.2.5 Financial Management 9 1.2.6 Fiduciary Risk Management 10 1.2.7 Management Information System (MIS) 11 1.2.8 Environmental and Social Management Framework(ESMF) 14 1.3 Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project (EEAP) 17 1.3.1 Objective of the Project 17 1.3.2 Scope /Achievements 17 1.4 Earthquake Monastery Reconstruction Project(EMRP) 24 1.4.1 Objective 24 1.4.2 Damage Assessment Report 24 1.4.3 Achievement/ Progress 27 2 Learning, Experience and Way forward 29 2.1 Lessons Learnt and Experience Gained 29 2.2 Way Forward 32 2.3 Conclusions 33 j Gorkha Earthquake 2015, Some Glimpses of Reconstruction 3 Schedules 34 Schedule-1: Organizational structure of CLPIU GMaLI and central staffs details and details of Heads of DLPIUs GMaLI 34 Schedule-2: Details of Identified beneficiaries, Participation Agreement and tranches distribution 47 Schedule-3: Sources of budget and expenditure (till 4 July 2021) of CLPIU GMaLI (DLPIUs GMaLI included) 49 Schedule-4: Photographs reflecting Major Activities and Events 52 1 1. Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU1) Grant Management and Local Infrastructure (GMaLI2) 1.1 Context Nepal suffered huge loss due to the devastating earthquake of 7.6 Richter scale with its epicenter Barpak in Gorkha district on Saturday on 25th April 2015 followed by the major aftershock on 12th May 2015 with Richter scale 6.8 (source: Department of Mines and Geology, National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, Lainchaur). The devastation was severe in the 32 districts of central region which destructed the physical and social infrastructures including roads and road-bridges, private housing units, monasteries, temples, mosques, schools, hospitals and so on. (Source: PDNA3) Damaged House after Earthquake Prior to the establishment of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), reconstruction after the devastation were undertaken by concerned ministries and departments with the coordinating role of National Planning Commission on Project basis. After the establishment of National Reconstruction Authority on 25 December 2015, all the responsibility regarding earthquake related reconstruction and rehabilitation projects were automatically transferred to NRA. 1 CLPIU : Central Level Project Implementation Unit 2 GMaLI : Grant Management and Local Infrastructure 3 PDNA: Post Disaster Need Assessment 2 Gorkha Earthquake 2015, Some Glimpses of Reconstruction Date: 25 April, 2015 (7.6 Richter Scale) 12 May, 2015 (6.8