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Category 1:

COST EFFECTIVE RURAL/ URBAN HOUSING DEPLOYING

INNOVATIVE/ EMERGING & DISASTER RESISTANT
TECHNOLOGY

Housing shortage in India, has

been a matter of concern.
Appreciating the importance of

housing, Government of India has

launched the Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana (PMAY) that aims to

provide housing for all by the year

2022. The success of this Mission

will require adoption of modern,
innovative, and green technologies

and building material for faster and

quality construction of houses.
Aangan Good Earth,
Photo Courtesy: Jayakumar & Associates, Bangalore
It would also entail preparation of efficient layout designs and building

plans suitable for various disaster resistant technologies so that the
precious investment in housing is not lost to the occurrence of natural

disasters like earthquake, flood or cyclone. The skills and efficiencies

demonstrated by the professionals with regard to the same need to be
appreciated and showcased for its suitable adaptation.

Note: The word housing is used as a generic term. Individual
houses, rental housing, and houses with non-residential use are
also eligible to apply under this category.

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