Kerala CM to Inaugurate New Wayanad Model Township on March 27

In a landmark move to rehabilitate and rejuvenate communities impacted by natural disasters, the government of Kerala will launch a large reconstruction project. During the Wayanad model township project, which will be ceremonially addressed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on March 27, the CM will lay the foundation stone for the new township at Elston Estate in Kalpetta. The project is part of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative, which aims to deliver adequate, disaster-resilient housing to the families that lost their homes in the landslides and flash floods of July 30, 2024.

The Wayanad model township will soon have 430 brand new houses, constructed on 7-cent plots. These houses will be for families who suffered significant losses during the natural calamity that took the lives of 266 people and caused 32 people to go missing in Chooralmala, Mundakkai, and Punchirimattam. The Kerala CM launch Wayanad model township project is a fitting illustration of the state's intent to rebuild lives and leave no family behind.

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Following the disaster, a rapid response team responded and, within days, 630 people were rescued from the rubble. Temporary shelter was provided for over 2,500 survivors, and the families continued to receive monthly rent for those displaced by the disaster. The quick response and available support systems quickly developed this new community, which offers new housing with a foundation built to allow for future expansion.

The Wayanad model township will not only provide safe and secure housing but will also incorporate a range of modern amenities to ensure a high quality of life for its residents. Plans include:

• Community Centres and Market Areas: To foster a sense of community and provide essential services.
• Primary Health Centres and Anganwadis: Ensuring access to healthcare and early childhood education.
• Solar Power Plants and Water Treatment Systems: Supporting sustainable living.
• Parks and Recreational Facilities: Promoting a balanced lifestyle and social engagement.
  

These attributes point out that the launch of the Wayanad model township project by the Kerala CM is not limited to housing but about creating a community that is sustainable, resilient and ready for the future.

This project is a collaboration between the Government of Kerala and multiple local stakeholders. The initiative is being carried out without external assistance, demonstrating the State's commitment towards rebuilding and ameliorating suffering for its citizens. A considerable amount of money has been raised from the public and donors from the Malayali diaspora, representing an amount greater than ₹734 crore (about USD 125 million). Together with the state resources, donations from the diaspora are fueling this massive redevelopment initiative.

The Wayanad model township, soon to be launched by the new CM of Kerala, is a groundbreaking project with recovery and resilience at its core. The project includes 430 new homes for families displaced from their homes in the 2024 disasters. This project will assist in addressing the immediate needs of those displaced from the chaos of the natural disasters, but it also will create a vision for a modern and sustainable community. As Kerala builds back, the Wayanad model township will serve as both a hopeful symbol and a model for the future of disaster-resilient housing in Kerala. More information to follow regarding this impactful project and the displaced residents who will be rebuilding their lives in Kerala.

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