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The Union Cabinet today approved the construction of 10,100 intermediate shelters for the Tsunami affected families in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Sanction has been accorded for an expenditure of Rs.96.33 crore at present for the construction of these shelters.
The Group of Technical Experts have recommended plans for intermediate shelter units indicating the alternative materials which will be available in the shortest possible time and at reasonable cost for construction of the intermediate shelters. The average covered area per family has been kept at 21 to 23 sq.metres. The average cost of intermediate shelter for a family would be Rs.35,399, Rs.32,350 and Rs.48,169 per unit for a block of 6 units, 4 units and 2 units respectively. In order to complete construction of intermediate shelters before mid-April 2005, all critical activities have been identified by the A&N Administration. The time-frame will as follows:-
Preparation of site, layout demarcation and
excavation of pole holes February 28, 2005
Erection of steel/wooden poles March 15, 2005
Completion of frames with bracing etc. March 28, 2005
Roofing and wall cladding with CGI sheets April 5, 2005
Completion in all respects and handing over April 15, 2005
This decision will help in providing intermediate shelters to the Tsunami affected people of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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