Three Bhuj villages get new lease of life

TIMES NEWS NETWORK [ MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002 12:22:29
AM ]

BHUJ: Last year's earthquake has become a boon, at
least, for the people of Dhagala, Mokhana and Modser
villages of Bhuj taluka.

Situated amidst the hilly areas off Bhuj-Bhachau via
Dudhai village, about 35 km from Bhuj, the
internationally renowned Mata Amrutanandamayi Math of
Kerala has adopted all the three villages and over
nine hundred houses, designed by structural
engineers from IIT. The houses have almost been
completed within just nine months.

These houses are completely earthquake resistant and
the element of social engineering has also been taken
care of, while allocating the houses said Swami Sada
Shiv Chaitanya. A hospital is already operational and
two doctors have been posted there.

As many as eight small ponds have been constructed to
maintain the ecological balance in the area.
"Flamingos have arrived for the first time in the
area", said Swami Abhya Amruta Chaitanya at Dagala
village, which has been completely relocated. Japanese
students, who have come to study earthquake resistant
construction, were also seen working at the
site.

Amma has decided to visit Daghala on Sunday, to
dedicate houses and other infrastructural facilities
to the villagers. Union home minister LK Advani, state
Governor Sundersinh Bhandari and Chief Minister
Narendra Modi will also attend the function.


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