Thiruvananthapuram's Municipal Corporation is set to undertake a transformative Rs 20-crore housing initiative, targeting residents of Vikalanga Colony and those enlisted under the LIFE Mission. The project, located at Muttathara, aims to relocate approximately 100 families currently enduring substandard conditions. This move, coupled with the upcoming housing for the fishing community, underscores the city's determination to improve living standards for its marginalized communities.
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The Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation is set to embark on a Rs 20-crore housing project aimed at improving living conditions for residents of the Vikalanga Colony and aiding those under the LIFE Mission. This transformative move involves the construction of a housing complex on a 2-acre land located at Muttathara.
The Vikalanga Colony, which took root nearly half a century ago, was named after its predominant population of individuals with disabilities. For years, these residents have endured subpar living standards. This project seeks to alleviate their conditions by relocating around 100 of these families to the new facility. Simultaneously, beneficiaries of the LIFE Mission residing in Vallakadavu and its adjacent areas will also be transferred.
Shaiida Nazar, the Vallakadavu ward councillor and the chairperson of the development standing committee, divulged some historical context. The selected 2-acre land was previously earmarked for a housing scheme dedicated to the fishing community. However, the actual construction for the fishermen is being realized through the 'Punargeham' project at a different Muttathara site.
As per preliminary designs, the new apartments are spacious, with each unit spanning 550 sq ft. In an earlier phase, there were proposals to develop residential villas on a 1.5-acre tract in Muttathara designated for a sewage project. Unfortunately, that initiative did not come to fruition.
Muttathara is also poised to witness another residential project catering to the fishing community. Spread over eight acres, this complex will comprise 400 flats, each equipped with a hall, kitchen, and two bedrooms. Under the auspices of the Fisheries department and the Punargeham housing scheme, construction for 148 of these flats is already complete at different locations. Furthermore, 102 fishing families from Valiyathura, currently residing in makeshift accommodations, are slated to move into this new complex. While two of these families have individual houses, others are either renting or staying with relatives. All remaining families will find a home in the upcoming Muttathara apartments.
In a strategic move, the government has authorized the transfer of eight acres from the dairy development department to the fisheries department. This shift facilitates the upcoming construction of the apartment complex, marking a significant step towards improving housing infrastructure in the region.
In conclusion, Thiruvananthapuram's latest housing initiative exemplifies the city's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its marginalized residents. As these projects progress, they promise a brighter, more secure future for hundreds of families in the city.
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