NATIONAL
WORKSHOP ON RURAL HOUSING AND HABITAT
DEVELOPMENT
A National Workshop on Rural Housing
and Habitat Development is being organized by the Ministry of
Rural Development in collaboration with the Council for Advancement
of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART) on 18-19th
October 2002 at New Delhi. Minister for Rural Development Shri
Shanta Kumar will inaugurate the workshop.
The purpose of the workshop is to
sensitize the Government and Non Government Agencies about opportunities
and funds availability under various Rural Housing Schemes being
implemented by the Government of India. It will also provide a
platform for increased Government – NGO interaction. The workshop
will identify critical issues both at policy and implementation
levels, which may require immediate attention of the Ministry,
the State Governments and NGOs.
The discussion will cover a variety
of subjects in the Rural Housing Sector such as Networking, Training
and Capacity Building of Voluntary Organisations, Financing Options
in Rural Housing Sector, Cost Effective Innovative Housing in
Rural Areas, Calamity Resistant Technologies, Building Materials,
Appropriate Designs and Structures.
Shri Subhash Maharia, Minister of
State for Rural Development, will address the valedictory session
on 19th October 2002.
