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NATIONAL NETWORK OF BUILDING CENTRES

[GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHEME( in pdf )]

The centrally sponsored scheme to set up a National Network of Building Centres was introduced in August 1988.The Scheme was modified in May 1993.The funding pattern was received in1996.

Objectives

Upgradation of traditional low-cost housing technology to make them durable,water proof and fire resistant
Development of skills for pre-fabricating low-cost building components with efficient utilisation of steel and cement ,like RCC sanitation rings and ferro-cement water tanks, hollow blocks, stone blocks, channel roofing system, fibre concrete tiles etc.
Promotion of building materials using wastes and recycled materials
Training and upgradation of skills of local artisans and unemployed youth in the use of low cost building materials and improved tools and equipment developed by building research institutions etc.
Promotion of low cost housing design which relate to the life style of the local people.
Stocking and sell of low cost building materials like asphaltic roofing sheet, sulabh sanitary wares, siporex components etc.

Financing Pattern

The Central grants-in-aid ranging from Rs.3 lakhs to Rs.5 lakhs could be sanctioned for setting up a Building Centre. The grant is disbursed through HUDCO.

Land

Each Centre will be set up on a plot of land measuring not less than one-and-a-half acres which should be made available free of cost or at a nominal rent.

Institutional Framework

The Centre may be registered as a Trust/Society under the society Registration Act/Public Trust/Charitable Endowment Act or such other Act available in the State.

Progress

HUDCO has so far sanctioned 584 Building Centres along the length and breadth of the country for a grant assistance of Rs. 2248.10 lacs out of which Rs. 1634.90 lacs has been released to the Building Centres of which more than 500 are doing good work.

Status

The scheme of Building Centre has been discontinued from 10th Plan by the Planning Commission. During the Zero-based budgeting exercise for 2002-03, it was felt that promotional role of the Ministry in respect of Building Centre was fully discharged; hence this scheme can be tapered off. So it stands discontinued from the 10th plan. However, strengthening of building centre movement, as a new scheme, is under consideration.

[GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHEME( in pdf )]