This was a World Bank–aided project implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Technical Education Department (UPTED), Government of Uttar Pradesh. Out of the credit received from the World Bank, UPTED utilized a portion of the funds for the Upgradation of Technical Institutes (UPTI) across the state. Through its Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), UPTED identified existing polytechnics for upgradation and modification and proposed the construction of new polytechnics in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, including areas now part of Uttarakhand.

For implementation, RITES was engaged as Project Management Consultants (PMC) for the planning, procurement, and execution of works across nearly all districts. The assignment covered the complete spectrum of construction project management activities, including:

• Preparation and World Bank approval of bidding documents and cost estimates
• Tendering, evaluation, and contract finalization
• Execution and supervision of works
• Quality control and adherence to specifications
• Certification of contractors’ bills and fund disbursement

To manage this extensive assignment, RITES established a dedicated Tender Cell at its Project Office, Nehru Place, New Delhi, for tender finalization and contract signing, and opened a new Project Office at Lucknow in 1990 for field-level construction management. Over time, approximately 60 project sites were successfully completed and financially closed by this office.

I served as Project Manager for two of the largest packages under this project, as detailed below:

1. Construction Management of Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped (AITH), Kanpur

This assignment involved construction management of Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped (AITH), Kanpur, comprising RCC framed structures. The scope of work included construction of the institute building, hostel building, staff quarters, boundary wall, and internal roads.

The institute was designed specifically for students with physical disabilities, incorporating accessibility-oriented features such as vision panels in doors at eye level, grab bars along corridors and in toilets, elimination of steps or floor level differences, and RCC ramps for vertical circulation. These design provisions ensured barrier-free movement and ease of access throughout the campus.

I was responsible for overall construction management, including supervision, quality assurance, coordination with contractors, and ensuring adherence to schedule, design, and technical specifications.

2. Construction Management of Government Girls’ Polytechnic (GGP), Lucknow

This assignment involved construction management of the Government Girls’ Polytechnic (GGP) at Lucknow, comprising RCC framed structures along with associated infrastructure. The scope covered construction of the institute building, hostel building, staff quarters, NCC block, boundary wall, internal roads, and services.

The work demanded strict quality control, coordination among multiple agencies, and close monitoring to ensure timely completion within approved cost and specifications. Responsibilities included day-to-day supervision, quality control, contractor management, and overall project coordination in line with RITES’ established PMC standards.