Earthquake-proof buildings for Kodagu distressed people
CM to lay foundation on December 7
Madikeri, Dec 6: Amidst an allegation on delay in rehabilitating the disaster affected people in Kodagu, the state government would lay foundation stone here on December 7.
As the state government has invited to submit the model of houses, various companies have submitted total six models of houses for the distressed people. Out of them, the state government has selected the model prepared by the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Limited with modern technology. Amidst the tough competition from the private firms, the models prepared by a public sector unit were selected.
Houses with special technology
After Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy laid the foundation stone on December 7, total 840 houses would be constructed in various places in the district. The specialty of the models of Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Limited is that they would not collapse in spite of landslide on them. Unlike traditional houses, these houses will not have pillars. The iron bars used for RCC roof will go down from walls to the floor. Around 40-ft iron rods will be used for the houses without cutting them due to which the houses will be strong and the houses will withstand pressure from any parts.
The Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation has already constructed single bed-room houses in Kanakapura and other parts using the same technology. But for Kodagu distressed people, double-bed room houses will be constructed at a cost of Rs 9.85 lakh each and this is for the first of its kind in the country, Deputy Commissioner M.K. Jagadeesh said.
Till now, only single bed-room houses were being constructed for the distressed people in the country. For the first time, two-bed-room houses will be constructed. Moreover, the flat roofs will be constructed and the beneficiaries could construct another floor on the roofs.
Explaining about the technology of houses, project director H. Srinivas said that the house will have 5-6 inch thick concrete wall and no stone and brick will be used for the purpose.
he entire house will be like concrete cell and monolithic structure due to which, it will be completely earthquake-proof. As usual, iron moulds will be used for constructing these houses and the construction of these houses will take only 20 days, he said.
Since the electricity wiring and water pipeline will be fixed during the construction of walls, the cost will also be less and construction will also be completed shortly, he said.
This model houses are being constructed across the world and the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation has been constructing such houses since 2012 and so far, it has constructed 3,500 houses. But the Andhra Pradesh Housing Corporation has so far constructed more than 4 lakh houses across the state.
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Having Messi is a golden moment for Mumbai and India: Tendulkar
Mumbai (PTI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday termed Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi's visit to Mumbai as a golden moment for the city and the country.
Tendulkar compared the 2011 Cricket World Cup triumph at the same ground with the visit of Messi, along with his Inter Miami team-mates Luis Saurez and Rodrigo de Paul.
"I have spent some incredible moments here. As we call it, Mumbai is a city of dreams. And a number of dreams have seen the finish line here on this very venue. And without your support, we would never have seen those golden moments on this ground in 2011," Tendulkar said referring to India's ODI World Cup triumph in which he played a major role.
"And today, having all three of them here is indeed a golden moment for Mumbai, Mumbaikars and India. The way you have received all three greats of the game has truly been remarkable."
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Talking about Messi, he said, "When it comes to Leo, if I have to speak about his game, it wouldn't be the right platform. And you know, what does one talk about him? He has achieved everything. We really admire his dedication, determination, commitment.
"And above all, his humility, the person that he is. And on behalf of Mumbaikars and Indians, I would like to wish him and his family the very best of health and happiness to all of you. Thank you once again for being here and encouraging youngsters."
Tendulkar also hoped that "India also reaches the height that we all aspire to (in football)."
Tendulkar presented a No.10 jersey signed by him to Messi. The Argentine World Cup-winning captain reciprocated with a football.
Messi arrived in Mumbai around noon under "World Cup level" security measures, marking the second day of his four-city 'GOAT India Tour 2025'.
He will wind up his visit on Monday in New Delhi where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Messi had arrived in India in the wee hours of Saturday, but the opening leg of the tour in Kolkata quickly descended into chaos later in the day due to poor crowd management and security lapses.
However, his evening programme in the Hyderabad leg stood in stark contrast to the mayhem in Kolkata, proceeding smoothly and concluding on a positive note.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Amid loud cheers, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar gifts Argentine football icon Lionel Messi the 2011 World Cup jersey, calling it a golden moment for Mumbai and India.
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