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The Kerala government has decided to purchase the Elstone Estate in Kalpetta to build homes for families displaced by last year's landslide in Wayanad. Originally planned as part of a larger township, the project was scaled down based on the number of affected families. Each home will cost INR 20 lakh, with land ownership restricted from sale for 12 years. Relief measures, including food coupons and financial aid, continue for affected families. The State Empowered Committee will oversee the project, ensuring long-term housing solutions and improved safety for those living in disaster-prone areas.
The Kerala government has decided to buy the Elstone Estate in Kalpetta to build homes for people who lost them in a landslide last year. This move comes after a plan to build a larger township was changed. The landslide, which occurred in the Mundakkai-Chooralmala area of Wayanad district, displaced many families. Advertisement
The government initially planned to use two estates, Nedumbala and Elstone, for a large township. However, the number of families needing new homes was less than expected. The Wayanad District Collector's list showed that only Elstone Estate was needed for the first phase. This means the government will focus on buying and developing this land first.
The government will divide the land into smaller plots, each about seven cents, to build houses for the families. Each house will cost about INR 20 lakh to build. Families who chose to take INR 15 lakh to build their own homes elsewhere will not get a house in the new estate. The government has set rules for owning these homes. The land and house can be passed down to family members, but they cannot be sold for 12 years. The government will also allow families to take loans using the land as security in some cases before the 12 years are up.
Land acquisition is a key part of the government's plan to help people affected by natural disasters. The purchase of Elstone Estate shows the government's commitment to providing housing for those who lost their homes. Government records show that the region is prone to land slides, and they are working to improve safety.
Disaster relief efforts are ongoing. Families living in rented homes will get INR 1,000 worth of food coupons each month from Supplyco. The INR 300 monthly allowance for victims will also continue. The government will also make a second list of families who live outside the danger zone but are cut off from other areas. The State Empowered Committee will oversee the ongoing work. The government is working to ensure that people have a safe place to live after the disaster. The government is also working to create long term solutions to the housing problems.
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