Improved Flood-Affected Traditional Shelter Project in Uska Bazar, Siddharthnagar, UP

The village of Uska Bazar in Siddharthnagar has been severely affected by floods, causing significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and crops. To address this issue, the Swabhiman Samiti has joined forces with ECHO and Action Aid to implement the Improved Flood-Affected Traditional Shelter initiative, which aims to enhance the living conditions of families impacted by the floods, with a particular emphasis on assisting vulnerable communities.

Published: by Swabhiman Samiti

Improved Flood-Affected Traditional Shelter Project

Funding Organization :
European Commission Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection (ECHO) and Action Aid
Project Budget :
19,50,000
Time Period :
2008 to 2009
Status :
Achieved

Project Overview:

The Improved Flood-Affected Traditional Shelter project had aimed to construct 78 traditional houses with improved infrastructure and facilities to make them more resilient to natural disasters. The project was implemented by Swabhiman Samiti, in collaboration with the ECHO and Action Aid.

Project Budget and time period:

The project had a total cost of Rs. 19,50,000, which was fully funded by ECHO. It was implemented between oct 2008 to june 2009.

Civil Work Completed:

The project's civil work was completed on 78 houses in eight villages, namely Sekhui, Hathiwar Tal, and Tal Bagahia. The number of houses completed in each village is as follows:

Village Name Civil Work Completed
Sekhui (Chaubahe) 9
Sekhui (Reharawa) 6
Hathiwar Tal (Bangali Tola) 4
Hathiwar Tal (Khaderu Tola) 7
Hathiwar Tal (Tiwari Tola) 8
Hathiwar Tal (Ramfal Tola) 13
Hathiwar Tal (School Tola) 18
Tal Bagahia (Bagahia) 13
Total 78

Beneficiary Profile:

The Improved Flood-Affected Traditional Shelter project aimed to benefit 78 vulnerable families, including women, dalits, PWDs, and Muslims. The beneficiary profile for the project showed that 11 women, 36 dalits, 1 PWD, and 1 Muslim family benefited from the project.

Improvements Made to Traditional Shelters:

The traditional houses constructed under the project were improved with features that made them more resilient to future natural disasters. Some of the improvements made to the traditional shelters include:

Raising the plinth level of the houses to prevent waterlogging during floods.
Constructing brick walls instead of mud walls to make the houses more durable.
Building raised platforms for cooking to prevent water damage to stoves and fuel.
Installing a proper drainage system to prevent waterlogging.
Installing a proper ventilation system to improve the air quality inside the houses.

The Improved Flood-Affected Traditional Shelter project implemented by the Swabhiman Samiti and ECHO and Action Aid has provided improved living conditions for the flood-affected families, particularly those from vulnerable communities. The project's civil work was completed on 78 houses in three villages, and the beneficiary profile showed that it has benefited a significant number of vulnerable families in the region. The project has also made significant improvements to the traditional shelters, making them more resilient to natural disasters. We hope that such projects will continue to provide support to the affected families and contribute to the development of the region as a whole.