PHDT Annual Report 2015

Under Phase I of the programme,
1,134 houses will be constructed
with all the preliminary activities;
land identification, NBRO approval,
surveying and identification of
beneficiaries been completed and
ready to commence work. For the
remaining 2,866 houses, beneficiary
identification is being carried out with
priority given to the families who are
in landslide affected/prone areas and
also in fire affected line-rooms.
Each house is to be constructed in
a land area of 7 perches. The floor
area of a house is 550 sq ft and
its value is Rs. 970,000/- including
community contribution. In addition,
the Plantation Companies will have
to contribute Rs. 30,000/- per house
for preliminary work. The Ministry
takes responsibility in providing water,
electricity and other infrastructure
facilities at an average cost of
Rs.120,000/- per house for which the
government funds will be utilised.
Challenges and Lessons Learnt
The selection of contractors for large
projects should be done with special
care. The contractors who have the
financial capacity of a minimum of
50% of the total project cost needs
to be selected.
Adverse weather conditions disrupted
all the construction projects and given
deadlines could not be met. When
deciding upon contract periods, this
factor should be considered very
carefully.
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