2.2. Use of Local Resources

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 Ludiya village. Key infrastructures such as electricity and educational facilities, including a primary school, were severely affected. In terms of housing, only five traditional Bhungas (a type of house) were destroyed, while many Kaccha (temporary) and Pucca (permanent) houses suffered extensive damage. The focus here is on understanding that traditional houses may have survived better compared to modern structures, highlighting how different building materials and methods can influence earthquake resilience.

Imagine you have two types of containers to protect fragile items: a sturdy metal box (representing Bhungas) and a glass jar (representing Kaccha and Pucca houses). In an earthquake (like shaking the containers), the metal box might keep its contents safe, while the glass jar could easily crack or break.

Reconstructions; 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 that we found that was less affected by the earthquake, this style with the help of NGO’s, people reconstructed these Bhungas and Chowki along with the facilities for a separate toilet and bathroom.

After the earthquake, a significant rebuilding effort took place, resulting in 235 houses being reconstructed. Each family received two traditional Bhungas, which were specifically designed to be earthquake and cyclone resistant. The reconstruction was facilitated with the assistance of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), demonstrating the importance of community support in recovery efforts. Additionally, each house was equipped with separate toilet and bathroom facilities, promoting better hygiene and living conditions.

Think of rebuilding homes like planting new trees after a storm. The choice of strong, well-adapted trees (traditional Bhungas) ensures they can withstand future storms while providing shelter and resources for people.

So, 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.

The reconstruction process was highly participative, with community members involved in decision-making and design of their own houses. Families received 2000 Rupees to contribute towards building their homes. The cooperation between different communities, such as Muslims providing land for Harijans, who in exchange offered their labor, exemplifies social collaboration in rebuilding efforts.

Imagine a group of friends deciding to build a treehouse together. Each friend has a different skill, and they all chip in: one brings wood, another brings tools, while another helps with the design. Their combined effort not only creates a great treehouse but also strengthens their bond as friends.

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.

Involved families were asked to contribute labor for the construction, highlighting the emphasis on community effort. Local building materials like sun-dried bricks, Khip straw, and babool tree branches were utilized for construction. This choice not only supported local economies but also ensured that buildings were suited to the local environment and survival conditions.

Just like when you want to cook a meal using only the ingredients you have at home instead of going to a grocery store, using local materials in building ensures that the project is sustainable and cost-effective while also respecting the local context.

The whole project was completed within 7 months. So, they use the local skill, labour, land, building materials and money designed by the villagers, better village level organization they had, they conducted training program, monitoring and therefore they have low-cost socially acceptable and earthquake-resistant building.

The entire reconstruction project was completed in just seven months, revealing the efficiency of community planning and execution. The villagers utilized local skills, labor, land, and materials, which made the buildings not only affordable but also culturally appropriate and resilient. Training programs and organizational efforts helped ensure participation and proper management throughout the process.

Consider a school project where students are given a limited time to complete a group assignment. When they use everyone’s individual talents and local resources effectively, they can create an impressive project together swiftly and efficiently. This illustrates the power of community collaboration.

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