From The Hindu · The Hindu Bureau · · 1m 40s
Kerala approves ₹2.46 crore for flood survivors' homes
Seven years after devastating floods, the Kerala government sanctions funds for displaced tribal families to rebuild permanent houses.
In brief
Seven years after devastating floods, the Kerala government sanctions funds for displaced tribal families to rebuild permanent houses. Kerala sanctioned two point four six crore rupees for houses for families displaced by August two thousand nineteen floods at Vaniyampuzha tribal settlement, with each family receiving…
Seven years in temporary shelters
Families displaced by August two thousand nineteen floods at Vaniyampuzha tribal settlement in Nilambur taluk, Malappuram district, still live in makeshift sheds covered with plastic sheets.
Government sanctions housing funds
The Kerala government sanctioned two point four six crore rupees for building permanent houses for the displaced families. Minister K.A. Thulasi announced the allocation in the State Assembly.
Each family receives six lakh rupees
Each displaced family will receive six lakh rupees for house construction. The allocation follows a submission by Aryadan Shoukath, MLA of Nilambur, to the State Assembly.
Land delays rehabilitation for years
The process of assigning land under the Forest Rights Act delayed rehabilitation for over seven years. Families have now been allotted land at Vaniyampuzha equivalent in area to what they held before the floods.
Families lack basic services and safety
The settlement lacks electricity, usable toilets and reliable water access.Located in a forest area, residents face threats from elephants and leopards.Bridges lost in the floods cut off the hamlet from the mainland for years.
Permanent homes expected after approval
The project submitted by Integrated Tribal Development Project officer Vipin Das Y. in July received government approval. Respective departments have been directed to complete house construction and related works.
The bottom line
Kerala sanctioned two point four six crore rupees for houses for families displaced by August two thousand nineteen floods at Vaniyampuzha tribal settlement, with each family receiving six lakh rupees for construction.
