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1) Division Establishment:

From time to time, the Water Resources Department has issued various circulars and directives regarding the quality of works. Considering modern approaches and practices, several earlier circulars were cancelled and revised guidelines for quality control and quality assurance of project construction within the department were issued under Government Resolution No. GUNIM-2014/Pr.Kr.57 dated 11 September 2019.In connection with conducting certain mandatory/compulsory special tests through the Maharashtra Engineering Research Institute (MERI), Nashik, a list of such mandatory/compulsory special tests was issued vide Government Corrigendum No. GUNIM-2014/Pr.Kr.57/Nivsan-2 dated 16 July 2024.

Further, as per Government Resolution No. Aadhava-2024/Pr.Kr.16/A (Reorganization) dated 30 April 2025, under the Water Resources Department, and within the jurisdiction of the Director General (Design, Training, Hydrology, Research and Safety), Nashik, the work responsibilities of the Scientific Research Officer, Soil Testing Division, and the Scientific Research Officer, Material Testing Division, functioning under the Superintending Engineer, Maharashtra Engineering Research Institute (MERI), Nashik, were reorganized and divided. Since it was made mandatory that construction-material-related compulsory tests be carried out through MERI, a new division titled Scientific Research Officer, Compulsory Testing Division has been established.

As per the powers granted to the department under Finance Department Government Resolution dated 15.10.1992, certain posts from the presently functioning Soil Testing Division and Material Testing Division have been transferred to the newly established Compulsory Testing Division.

The mainobjectives of this new division are as follows:

  • To verify the quality of materials used in projects of the Water Resources Department.
  • To ensure quality control through scientific and measurable testing procedures.
  • To utilize the inherent capabilities and excellent infrastructure of MERI as a leading government institution.
  • To provide findings that shall be mandatory/compulsory and binding for regional construction divisions.

 


2)Establishment Table:

Sr. No.

Employee Name

Designation

Sanctioned Posts

Working Posts

Vacant Posts

1

D.D. Parkhe

Scientific Research Officer

1

1

0

2

Vaishali S. Bhagwat

Scientific Officer

1

1

0

3

N.N.Sutar

Assistant Engineer Grade-II / Junior Engineer / Section Engineer

1

1

0

4

---

Senior Scientific Assistant

1

0

1

5

B.V.Sonar

Junior Scientific Assistant

1

2

0

B.P.Bhoye

6

---

Research Assistant

1

0

1

7

S.A. Karsulkar

Junior Clerk

1

1

0

8

N.P.Khandve

Peon

1

1

0

9

S.P.Bhujbal

Helper

1

1

0

Total

9

8

2

 


3)Works Carried Out:

Sr. No.

Name of Material

Name of Tests

1

Leached Material

1.  Loss of Ignition, 2.  Silica, 3.  Metal Oxide, 4. Calcium Oxide, 5.  Magnesium Oxide, 6. Sulphate, 7.  Insoluble Residue ( IR)

2

Seepage Water
  1. pH value, 2.  Alkalinity, 3.  Conductivity, 4.  Calcium, 5. TotalSolids,6. Total Dissolved Solid, 7. Suspended Solid

3

Fly Ash

1.Fineness 2.Specific Gravity 3. Lime Reactivity 4. Cement Reactivity 5.Chemical Composition - a.   Loss of Ignition b.   Silicon Di-Oxide 

 c. Metal Oxide  d.Calcium Oxide e. Magnesium Oxide f.  Sulphate g. IR

4

Sand

1. Organic Impurities, 2. Effective size & uniformity, 3. Acid solubility, 4. loss on ignition, 5. Specific gravity, 6. Silica content, 7. Silt content

5

Crush sand

Alkali Aggregate

6

Chemical Admixture

1. Compatibility, 2. Water penetration Test, 3. Dry material content, 4. Ash content5. Relative Density, 6. Chloride ion Concentration

7. pH value

7

Rock Test

1. Preparation of Test Sample, 2. Water Absorption, 3. Specific Gravity   4. Compressive Strength, 5. Durability Test ( 30Cycle )

8

Soil Tests

1. pH value, 2. Soluble Sulphate Compound, 3. Soluble Iron Compound4. Organic Content of Soil

9

Non Destructive test (NDT)

1.Digital rebound hammer

2.Ultrasonic pules velocity tester

3.Cover meter test

10

Other works
  1. Research Work /Problems
  2. Internship and Project
  3. Training for Engineering College Students
  4. Training for Engineers Selected through MPSC

 


4) Present Status of Work: 

Sr. No.

Material

Samples Received

Total Tests to be Conducted

Tests Completed

Pending Tests

1

Leached Material

75

525

455

70

2

Seepage Water

28

196

28

168

3

Chemical Admixture

3

7

0

21

4

Crush Sand

2

7

0

14

5

Rock Testing

15

75

75

0

6

Filter Sand

1

7

7

0

Total

124

817

558

273

Other Works:
  1. Influence of Soil Chemical Composition on the Stability of Earthen Structures like Dams & Canals.
  2. Determination of Optimum Doses and Selection of Best Waterproofing Admixtures to Control Leakages in Concrete.
  3. Quantification and Risk Assessment of Cement Loss from Lime Leaching in Concrete Dams in Maharashtra.
  4. Internship & Project: 18 Students
  5. Engineering College Training: 120 Students

 


5) Funds Received:

 

Sr. No.

Government Funds (?)

Private Funds (?)

Total Funds (?)

1

Nil

25,693.00

25,693.00




 


  • 6) Future Works:

    • 1. Procurement of NDT and Rock Testing Equipment

    Sr. No.

    Name of Equipment

    Quantity

    Remarks

    1

    UCS, Triaxial & Brazilian Test Equipment

    1

    An estimate of ?1.64 crore for procurement of equipment required for this testing work has been submitted to the Hon. Director General and Hon. Chief Engineer for approval. Compliance of the remarks received from them is currently in progress by the division.

    2

    Shear Strength of Rock Joint Equipment

    1

    3

    Core/Rock Cutting/Drilling/Grinding Equipment

    1

    4

    Point Load Strength Index Test Equipment

    1

    5

    Slake Durability Test Equipment

    1

    6

    P-wave Velocity (UPV) Test Equipment

    1

    7

    Digital Schmidt Rebound Hammer

    1

    8

    Profometer / Cover Meter

    1

    9

    Weighing Balance

    1

    Total

    9

    		  

     

    1. Procurement of Equipment for Chemical Analysis &Kumbhamela

    Chemical Tests

    Items to be Procured

    Quantity

    Remarks
    1. pH Value
    2. Sulphate
    3. Iron 
    4. Organic Content and
    5. Kumbhamela Water Analy.

    Procurement of Equipment

    39

    Administrative approval for an estimate of ?5.35 lakh has been obtained from the Hon. Superintending Engineer for this testing work. Further procurement action has been forwarded to the Civil Construction Division, and the purchase process is in progress at their level.

    Procurement of Glassware

    34

    Procurement of Chemicals

    30

    Total

    103

    		  

     

    1. Year-wise Testing Works

    Sr. No.

    Material / Activity

    2026–27

    2027–28

    2028–29

    2029–30

    2030–31

    1

    Leached Material

    700

    700

    700

    700

    700

    2

    Seepage Water

    420

    420

    420

    420

    420

    3

    Fly Ash

    72

    72

    72

    72

    72

    4

    Filter Sand

    84

    84

    84

    84

    84

    5

    Gravel (Crush Sand)

    12

    12

    12

    12

    12

    6

    Chemical Admixture

    84

    84

    84

    84

    84

    7

    Rock Testing (Regular)

    100

    100

    100

    100

    100

    8

    Rock Testing (New) (Subject to procurement of equipment)

    100

    100

    100

    100

    100

    9

    Soil Testing

    48

    48

    48

    48

    48

    10

    NDT Test (Subject to procurement of equipment)

    36

    36

    36

    36

    36

    11

    Research Problem

    3

    3

    3

    3

    3

    12

    Internship & Project

    12

    12

    12

    12

    12

    13

    Engineering College Training

    300

    300

    300

    300

    300

     

    1. Nashik Kumbh Mela – 2027: “Godavari River Water Quality Testing” Program through MERI

    Programme

    Prime Bathing Dates

    Water Sample Collection Locations

    Water Testing Parameters

    Start of Fair (Flag Hoisting)

    31 Oct. 2026
    1. Ramkund (ghats on both sides)
    2. Dutondya Maruti (ghats on both sides)
    3. Ramsetu Bridge (both sides) 
    4. Dahipul Bridge (ghats on both sides) 
    5. Ganeshwadi River Bridge (both sides) 
    6. Tapovan Area (both sides)

    1. pH 

    2. Conductivity 

    3. Alkalinity 

    4. Calcium 

    5. Total Solids

     6. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

     7. Suspended Solids

    First Amrit / Shahi Snan

    2 August 2027

    Second Amrit / Shahi Snan

    31 Aug. 2027

    Third Amrit / Shahi Snan

    11 Sept. 2027

    Third (Final) Amrit Snan

    12 Sept. 2027

    Closing Ceremony (Flag Lowering)

    24 July 2028

     

    5. Nashik Kumbh Mela – 2027: Number of Water Samples and Tests

    Sr. No.

    Shahi Snan Programme

    Period

    Total Water Samples

    Total Water Tests

    1

    Before Shahi Snan

    1 April 2027

    12

    84

    2

    First Amrit / Shahi Snan

    2 August 2027

    12

    84

    3

    Second Amrit / Shahi Snan

    31 August 2027

    12

    84

    4

    Third Amrit / Shahi Snan

    11 September 2027

    12

    84

    5

    Third (Final) Amrit Snan

    12 September 2027

    12

    84

    6

    After Shahi Snan

    December 2027

    12

    84

    Total

    		    

    72

    504

  • 7) Other Works:

    •  

    1. Developed and updated the E-Library for the CTD Division.
    2. Internship and project guidance for College of Engineering (COE) students.
    3. Procurement of advanced instruments for NDT, Rock, and Soil Chemical Tests.
    4. Procurement of labor through outsourcing.
    5. Works related to the State Specific Action Plan (SSAP).
    6. Inclusion of new testing works received from Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers across the state into the division.

     


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