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18. Impact of Earthquake on Housing and Infrastructure

The chapter explores the impact of earthquake reconstruction in a village, highlighting the reliance on community efforts and government assistance for rebuilding houses and infrastructure. It discusses the varying contributions of labor and finances from villagers, revealing disparities in resource allocation based on caste. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of partnerships between communities and NGOs in effectively addressing reconstruction needs.

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Sections

  • 1

    Impact Of Earthquake On Housing And Infrastructure

    This section discusses the impact of earthquakes on housing and infrastructure, highlighting the financial contributions to reconstruction and the varying levels of satisfaction among the community.

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  • 1.1

    Reconstruction Efforts

    This section discusses the reconstruction efforts following an earthquake, focusing on the financial sources, participation of the community, and the challenges faced.

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  • 1.2

    Financial Contributions

    This section discusses the financial contributions made by the community for reconstructing homes and facilities post-earthquake.

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  • 1.3

    Use Of Labour For Reconstruction

    This section discusses the reconstruction efforts following an earthquake, emphasizing the use of labor, financial contributions, and community engagement in rebuilding homes and facilities.

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  • 1.4

    Construction Materials And Costs

    This section explores the impacts of earthquake on housing structures, the cost of reconstruction, and the financial mechanisms involved in rebuilding efforts.

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  • 1.5

    Satisfaction With Housing And Infrastructure

    This section discusses the impact of government assistance on housing reconstruction after an earthquake, highlighting satisfaction levels, financial contributions, and infrastructure issues.

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  • 1.6

    Challenges Faced By Different Social Classes

    This section discusses the varied impacts of rebuilding after an earthquake on different social classes, touching on financial contributions, labor utilization, and overall satisfaction with rebuilt homes and public infrastructure.

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  • 1.7

    Community Ngo Partnership Approach

    This section discusses the reconstruction efforts following an earthquake, emphasizing the role of community involvement and NGO partnerships in facilitating effective rebuilding.

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References

4 part e.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Post-earthquake reconstruct...
  • Caste dynamics play a signi...
  • Utilization of local resour...

Final Test

Revision Tests