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Commenting on he project, V K Prashanth MLA, stated that the tendering process for the rehabilitation project will begin once approval is granted by the KIIFB Board.
Despite revisions in beneficiary status and confusion regarding safe zone demarcation, the project aims to provide permanent rehabilitation to those impacted by the disaster.
The Cabinet expressed confidence that all the houses in the Elstone Township would be ready by December 31.
The township is being built on government-acquired land and will feature single-storey houses of 1,000 sq ft on seven-cent plots.
The High Court recently gave the nod to the state government to acquire land from two estates for the project.
A single day’s rainfall of 146 mm—almost 10% higher than usual—triggered massive landslides, burying homes and families under tons of mud and debris.
Single-storied houses measuring 1000 sq.ft will be constructed in the township.
A state government-appointed panel has also made a series of recommendations on turning landslide-prone areas habitat-free.
The state government said experts will study the possibility of reconstructing the major school in the region considering its sentimental value.
Asked whether the state government was on the right path, Khan said, "It is not a question of being right or wrong. It is a time of emergency and in this emergency, all of us stand on the same page."
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