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1.4. Important events in a project and their timelines

A project is divided into two phases; inception phase and execution phase. Important events in each of the phase and the related timelines are given in the Table below. However, the times are indicative and some of the events may happen earlier or later. If events happen earlier than that indicated in the timeline then the rest of the timeline getsadjusted accordingly. However, if delays occur and times get extended remedial action as proposed elsewhere in the manual would get invoked.

An important point to note is the sequencing of inception and execution phases. While these events are shown as sequential for reckoning of timelines, it is stated that a PIA can take up execution of the project 15 working days after fulfilling the project execution readiness conditions by submitting the project execution readiness form through the system. Details of project readiness conditions and the procedure for ensuring them are dealt in the manual separately.

 

Table 1‑2 Timeline of major events

Phase

Code

Major Event

Indicative time gap between the events

Inception phase

I1

Uploading of approved EC minutes[1]

0 day

I2

Uploading of Sanction order

15working days after I1

I3

Execution of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

20 working days after I2

I4

Release of 1st instalment and issue of Project commencement order

10 working days after I3

I5

Submission of project execution readiness form

After I1 to a maximum of 15 working days after I4

Execution phase

E1

Commencement of project

30 calendar days after I4.

E2

Notification for release of 2nd instalment

As per prospective work schedule[2]

E3

Release of 2nd instalment

60 working days after E2

E4

Notification for release of 3rd instalment

As per prospective work schedule

E5

Release of 3rd instalment

60 working days after E4

E6

Completion of training

As per prospective work schedule

E7

Completion of placement

As per prospective work schedule but not later than 4 calendar months after E6

E8

Release of 4th instalment and official closure of the project

14 calendar months after E7

 



[1]Based on past experience it is assumed that at-least 15 working days gap will be available between release of EC minutes and issue of Sanction order. However, if the gap is less than 15 days, time for to trigger event I3 will increase correspondingly. 

[2] Prepared at the MoU stage and amended time to time as per the procedures laid out in SOP manual.