House Constructions

As a socially committed organization, Darsana decided to join the “Rebuild Kerala” initiative by the Government of Kerala to support the families affected by the floods in 2018.

Darsana also decided to use its engineering skills to design cost-effective, sustainable houses as part of this initiative bearing in mind the impact of cost, time, and environment. It formed a team to develop a methodology to achieve this goal and manage execution.

Darsana team constructed six houses in Palakkad under the supervision of Sri. Shibu and three homes in Calicut and Malappuram coordinated by Sri. Babeesh.

Darsana members contributed about Rs. 24 lakhs for this noble cause. Most of the houses were constructed with fly ash blocks and truss roofing with Mangalore tile to reduce cost and time.

· First project of My home for Smt. Sreedevi Amma at Railway Colony, Palakkad. A 500 Sq ft house was constructed in 22 days at the cost of Rs. 4,96,180. The key handover was done by Com. V. S. Achuthanandan and Com. M. B. Rajesh on 21/12/18.

· Marutharoad project for Smt. Nabeesa at Marutha road, Palakkad. 451 Sq ft house constructed at the cost of Rs. 5,08,354. The key handover was done by Com. M. B. Rajesh on 12/03/19.

· Kallikkad project for Smt. Kashu at Kallikkad with the support of service cooperative bank. 440 Sq ft house constructed at the cost of Rs. 5,16,645. The key handover was done by bank authorities on 21/04/19.

· Calicut First project of My home at Calicut for Smt. Subhaida at Kadalundy. 450 Sq ft house constructed at the cost of Rs. 5,71,315. The key handover was done by V. K. C. Mammad Koya, MLA on 12/06/19.

· Railway colony Project for Shri. Preman at Railway Colony, Palakkad along with Spark. 298 Sq ft house constructed at the cost of Rs. 2,35,446. The key handover was done by Com. M. B. Rajesh on 17/07/19.

· Paitankunnu project of My home for Smt. Vella at Paittankunnu, Palakkad. 392 Sq ft house constructed at the cost of Rs. 5,74,995. The key handover was done by Com N N Krishnadas.

Darsana coordinated a seminar on the topic “Alternative methods in house construction” at the venue of “Nattuvicharam” coordinated by Com. Niranjan on December 26 & 27, 2019.

Darsana participated and won 2nd place for the construction methodology in one day workshop and exhibition “NEW HOUSING LITERACY FOR REBUILDING KERALA" conducted by NIT Calicut.

Adivaram project for Smt. Amina  at Adivaram , Calicut. Amina's requirement was identified by Women's wing of KCS, USA. The house was built with the support of KCS women's wing USA with the involvement of  Darsana Calicut chapter. Key Handover was conducted by Linto Joseph MLA on 24-oct-2021 in presence of Ayishakutty (Panchayat President) , KCS members and Darsana Members.

Nilambur project for Smt. Shahida  at Edakkara, Nilambur. Shahida was a victim of 2019 floods and an unlawful practice called " Mysore Kalyanam". The house was built with the support of NECAB ( NSSCE Palakad Alumini at Bangalore) with the involvement of Nirbhaya ( a group of women activists for social justice and Darsana Calicut chapter.  Land for the house was given by kind hearted gentemean in Nilambur. House handover was conducted on 07 Nov 2020.

Chengannur house was for the orphans of late JayKrishnan and Ramya at Peringelippuram, Chengannur. This is the house funded by Darsana. Key Handover was conducted by minister Saji Cherian MLA on 8-Jan-2021 in presence of panchayat members, and Darsana Members.

Vadakkanchery project was for Smt. Rekha Rajesh.  Rekha's requirement was identified by Women's wing of KCS, USA. The house was built with the support of KCS women's wing USA with the involvement of  Darsana Palakkad  chapter. Key Handover was conducted by P.P Sumod MLA on 26-Feb-2023 in presence of Lekha Nair (Vadakkenchery Panchayat President) , KCS members and Darsana Members.

The 11th house with the funding of KCS Women's wing, USA was constructed at Mannaar, Alapuzha.