3.1. Comparison of Room Increase

They can also contribute their money, this is we called owner-driven and also there is the kind of NGO or contractor driven approach that can be 2 types; one is product-centric approach and people-centric approach. This product-centric approach where it is done by the NGO itself, it is mainly NGO driven or agency driven. People's-centric approach is more like a collaboration of partnership between people and the private agencies or NGOs.

There are two main approaches to housing reconstruction: owner-driven and NGO-driven. Owner-driven means that individuals contribute their own resources, while NGO-driven means that organizations or contractors are involved. Under NGO-driven approaches, there are two subtypes: product-centric, where NGOs manage everything themselves, and people-centric, where NGOs work together with local communities.

Imagine you want to build a garden. If you do it yourself, buying your own seeds and plants, that's like the owner-driven approach. If you hire a gardener to do it for you, that's like the NGO-driven approach. If the gardener only brings the plants but you decide where to plant them, that's product-centric; if the gardener and you work together to design the garden, that's people-centric.

What they have done in Gujarat; post-disaster interventions, they Rs.1 lakh was made to the next of kin of each of the deceased person, Rs.1250 rupees per family was given as household kits was to provided and in case of cattle death, different amount of money was given like for goat 150, for bull 750 rupees, for cow 2500 like that.

After a disaster in Gujarat, the local government provided financial support to families affected by the tragedy. Each family received help based on their losses, such as compensation for deceased relatives, household kits, and financial support for lost cattle, demonstrating a structured approach to disaster recovery where each need was specifically addressed.

Think of it like a community stepping in to help a neighbor after a house fire. They might organize a fundraising event to give money to the family that lost their home or provide food and clothing, helping them rebuild their lives step by step.

Shelter reconstruction; some of the reports here; now, progress of housing reconstructions in Kutch, number of total destroyed houses was 1 lakh 56,000 little more than that in Kutch area, and that was planned by the NGO was around 50,000 among them, the under-construction house right now that time 2003 was little more than 6000, completed almost 40,000 thousand little less than that.

In Kutch, a significant number of houses were destroyed—about 156,000. An NGO planned to construct around 50,000 houses. By 2003, over 6,000 houses were under construction, and almost 40,000 had been completed, showcasing a substantial reconstruction effort following a disaster.

Imagine a neighborhood hit by a storm. Out of 100 houses that were damaged, a local charity decides to rebuild 30 houses. A few months later, they report that they have already finished 20 houses, with 5 more underway. This example highlights the challenges and progress in recovery after a disaster.

Now, what was the variation in the rooms in case of new houses, is it increased, decreased, remain same? When NGO constructed, increase is around 20%, what they had before they received more built-up area, or rooms that is 20%, most of the cases is same but also significantly 27% compared to 20% increase that decrease, whereas in case of owner-driven, it did not increase much also, did not decrease much, it remains most of the cases the same, the total area.

When comparing room sizes in newly constructed houses, houses built by NGOs saw an average increase of about 20% in built-up area compared to previous homes. However, for self-constructed homes, there was little change; the sizes mostly remained the same, indicating limited growth in space for those taking the owner-driven approach.

Consider a student upgrading from a small bedroom to a larger one. If they move into an apartment with 20% more space, they benefit from the extra room for their belongings and activities. But if they stay in the same small bedroom while their sibling upgrades, they might feel limited in their space, illustrating the differences in growth based on who is responsible for the construction.

Use of reconstruction house; are they really using these houses according to a Abhiyan survey in 2003, NGO houses are almost also very significantly people are using, owner-driven of course but NGO-driven also some people are not using around 20%. Area of NGO constructed house, you can see this table mostly from 200 to 350, this is around 50%, around 60% of the total stock and this is from 350 to 450 or above, this is around 35% or little more than that.

A survey conducted in 2003 revealed that while most reconstructed homes were in use, about 20% of NGO-constructed houses were not being utilized. The average area of these homes varied, with around 50% having sizes between 200 to 350 square feet and about 35% being larger than 350 square feet, highlighting differences in living conditions.

Imagine a community building new homes after a flood. While many families move into their new homes and use them daily, a few families might not find the houses practical for their needs or may not be ready to move in yet, similar to how some people might prefer to stay in temporary housing if they aren't ready for the change.

What was the level of satisfaction according to the Abhiyan 2003 survey, an NGO called Abhiyan that NGO 80% people that those buildings were constructed by NGO 80% are satisfied and in case of owner-driven, 91% were satisfied.

A survey by the Abhiyan organization in 2003 indicated that satisfaction levels were high for both reconstruction approaches. About 80% of people were satisfied with the houses built by NGOs, while 91% of those who constructed their own homes (owner-driven) expressed satisfaction, suggesting that personal investment in construction may lead to greater contentment.

Think of how people feel about a restaurant meal. If someone helps you pick a restaurant, you might enjoy it, but if you choose the place and order your favorite dish, you're likely to be even more satisfied. This shows that involvement can heighten satisfaction.

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