2.3. Satisfaction with Projects

So, electricity supply, educational facilities, one primary school they all were devastated by this earthquake. Here are the detail extent of damage of the houses in Ludiya village, totally that destroyed Bhungas was 5, whereas the Kaccha, Pucca house was much higher, Bhungas were little damage or repairable damage or irreparable damage, but it is mostly the most affected at the Kaccha, Pucca houses let us see whereas, it is only 5 to 7.

The earthquake caused significant damage to the infrastructure and houses in Ludiya village. Primary schools and electricity supplies were affected, indicating a severe impact on educational and daily living conditions. Specifically, five Bhungas (traditional homes) were completely destroyed, while a larger number of Kaccha and Pucca houses experienced varying degrees of damage. The Bhungas sustained mostly minor or repairable damage, highlighting the vulnerability of more permanent structures like Kaccha and Pucca houses compared to traditional Bhungas.

Imagine if a major storm devastated your neighborhood, knocking down some houses completely while leaving others with just broken windows. In this scenario, the Bhungas acted like more flexible houses that handled the storm better, while the Kaccha and Pucca houses were built solidly but were more likely to suffer serious damage.

Total 235 houses were rebuilt and each family was provided 2 traditional Bhungas, Bhungas style that is prone to resilient to earthquake and resilient to cyclone. This style with the help of NGOs, people reconstructed these Bhungas and Chowki along with the facilities for a separate toilet and bathroom.

After the earthquake, a substantial reconstruction effort took place. A total of 235 houses were rebuilt, with families receiving two traditional Bhungas designed to withstand earthquakes and cyclones. This reconstruction was supported by NGOs, ensuring that the new homes not only provided shelter but also included facilities such as separate toilets and bathrooms, improving living conditions. The focus on traditional Bhungas indicates an understanding of local building methods that are more likely to endure natural disasters.

Think of rebuilding after a disaster like refitting an old car with modern safety features. While retaining the original design, you ensure it’s equipped to handle future challenges, much like how the new Bhungas aim to be sturdy against earthquakes and cyclones while accommodating modern comforts like bathrooms.

People who are involved into the decision-making process, they design their own houses, finances they provided 2000 Rupees to build these houses, Muslims provided land to Harijans, and in return, Harijans given their own labour. Also, each one member from each house they should provide labour, building materials; they used the local building materials like sun-dried bricks, Khip straw, branches of the babool tree were used.

Community participation was fundamental in the reconstruction efforts. Residents were actively involved in the decision-making process, designing their own houses and contributing finances, in this case, 2000 Rupees per house. Notably, there was a collaboration between different communities, with Muslims providing land for the Harijans' houses, who then contributed labor for the construction. Traditional and locally sourced materials such as sun-dried bricks, straw, and tree branches were used, emphasizing sustainability and local craftsmanship in the rebuilding process.

It's like a neighborhood coming together to build a playground; some families contribute money, others offer tools, and everyone pitches in time. The end result is a community-designed park that best suits everyone's needs and reflects local preferences, making it more cherished than a playground built by outsiders.

People who were very satisfied with these projects, particularly with shelter, very good water supply, and the cost of the one Bhungas is around 22,000 and each cost of the dwelling unit was 55,000.

Post-reconstruction, community members reported high satisfaction levels with the projects, especially regarding the quality of shelter and reliable water supply. The traditional Bhungas cost approximately 22,000 Rupees each, and the total cost for each dwelling unit was around 55,000 Rupees. This affordability, alongside improved living conditions, contributed to the community's positive reception of the reconstruction initiatives.

Imagine if your local community center was rebuilt after a fire, providing not just shelter but also a functioning water fountain and restrooms. If it was rebuilt affordably, you’d likely appreciate it more, feeling more connected and satisfied with how it meets your needs.

The whole project was completed within 7 months. So, they use the local skill, labour, land, building materials and money designed by the villagers.

The entire reconstruction project was efficiently completed in just seven months, showcasing effective planning and execution. The use of local skills, labor, land, and materials indicates a grassroots approach to rebuilding, allowing the community to actively contribute to their recovery, leading to faster and more culturally appropriate results.

Think of a group school project where everyone knows their strengths; some can design, others can write, and some can organize. If everyone contributes their skills effectively, the project can be completed much faster than if a single person tried to manage it all.

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