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Kerala is set to hand over around 300 houses in February to families displaced by the Wayanad Mundakkai Chooralmala landslides, marking the first phase of rehabilitation. The houses are part of a larger 410-home township on Elston Estate land near Kalpetta, designed to provide safe and sustainable housing. The project includes essential amenities such as electricity, drinking water, internal roads, community facilities, solar power systems, and waste management. Construction follows strict quality controls and includes third-party verification, with contractors offering five-year protection against defects.
Kerala's government has announced that about 300 houses built for victims of the Wayanad landslides will be ready for handover in February, forming the first phase of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan. These homes are part of a larger 410-house township being developed on Elston Estate land near the Kalpetta bypass, specifically for families affected by the Mundakkai Chooralmala landslides. Advertisement
The township development is progressing steadily, with authorities emphasizing safety, durability, and long-term sustainability. In addition to housing, the plan includes a complete range of essential amenities to support everyday living. Each home is connected to an underground electricity network and has an individual drinking water storage tank. Solar power systems will also be installed for all houses to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy source.
Internal roads are being constructed to facilitate access within the township, and the layout includes community facilities such as a public health centre, anganwadi, marketplace, community hall, and playgrounds. Waste management systems are being put in place to maintain hygiene and environmental safety. Officials have highlighted that the design and construction follow the principles of disaster-resilient housing.
Construction is being monitored closely with strict quality control measures. Materials such as cement, sand, and steel are tested on-site, and third-party agencies are verifying adherence to standards. Contractors are required to provide a five-year warranty against defects, reflecting the government's commitment to durable and safe housing.
The project involves approximately 1,600 workers, and several critical tasks, including roofing, road formation, and the construction of water tanks, have already been completed. Authorities have described this effort as aligned with the Build Back Better approach, ensuring that displaced families receive secure and well-planned homes.
This housing initiative is part of the broader Kerala LIFE Mission programme, under which hundreds of thousands of homes have been completed across the state. The project reflects Kerala's emphasis on treating housing as a fundamental right while providing infrastructure and community facilities for holistic rehabilitation.
Source PTI
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