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National Mission on Himalayan Studies
Implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)
Nodal and Serving hub with G.B. Pant "National Institute of Himalayan Environment"(NIHE)

Project Title:

Conservation of traditional buildings and dissemination of traditional knowledge while simultaneously generating alternate livelihood opportunities

1. Project Details
Sanction Date: 26-02-2018
Project Category MG
Batch Year 2017-2018
Project Duration 3 Years + 6 Months Extension
BTA : Infrastructure Development
Project Site/ State/ Districts/ Villages Covered: Pauri Garhwal and Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand
Organization/ Implementation Agency:

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R)

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Project Partners: S.No. Name
1.
Aishwarya Tipnis Architects
Lead Proponent:

Dr. Sanjay Chikermane

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R) Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Project Brief Description: This is a very welcome initiative by the the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. There has already been a significant amount of research ongoing at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee regarding vernacular building practices, specifically with the strength, seismic appropriateness and thermal comforts of Kath-Kuni structures. The research done so far has indicated that the heritage has a value far beyond expected as the structures have performed exemplarily for the testing they have been subject to giving an increased faith in the traditional technology of the region. Further research is intended in this initiative to abstract the performance of these structures and to re -interpret the traditional technology with respect to currently applicable design considerations and more easily sourced materials to make these more global in some sense. That these structures have performed so well actually doesn't come as a surprise as this is a centuries old technology with some specimens in the region dating back more than 200 years. Some of these centuries old structures look and behave as if time has had no degrading effects on them. It is expected in this project to take this research well beyond papers and publications and it is expected that a wide-spread dissemination of this technology would sensitize a larger population to the technological advancements of vernacular systems. This would serve to re-establish the relevance of such traditional building practices particularly if they are coupled with sensitive designs and material choices. A parallel primary goal of the project would be to preserve the existing buildings and conserve both the structures and the craftsmanship which is integral in putting them up. The project would try and generate sustainable models for this initiative. The sustainability aspect of the project is being seen through developing innovative revenue models for the communities. A parallel goal is also in disseminating the knowledge through workshops and architectural live studios to a host of students from across the country and even possibly international students, to create an awareness of the richness of the traditional heritage of the place. The main partnerships to be established in this project are 1) with local communities & 2) with craftsmen. Of these two the relationships with craftsmen have already been established in the current research initiative at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, where a group of craftsmen highly skilled in the traditional Kath-Kuni style of construction have visited Roorkee several times to build the walls here to be tested. This significantly improves the chances of success of this project.
Beneficiaries/ Stakeholders: Carpenters, Students, Local People and Tourists
Activity Chart (For 3 Years): Click Here


2. Financial Details
Total Grants (in Rs.) Rs. 1,15,80,000/- (Rupees One Crore Fifteen Lakh Eighty Thousand only)
1st Installment (in Rs.) : Rs. 32,38,000/- (Rupees Thirty Two Lakh Thirty Eight Thousand only)
2nd Installment (in Rs.) : Rs. 48,56,000/- (Rupees Forty-Eight Lakh fifty-Six Thousand only)
3rd Installment (in Rs.) : Rs. 27,80,368/- (Rupees Twenty Seven Lakh Eighty Thousand Three Hundred And Sixty Eight Only)


3. Project Objectives, Deliverables and Monitoring Indicators
Project Objectives Quantifiable Deliverables Monitoring Indicators
To preserve the existing buildings and conserve both the structures and the craftsmanship; Extensive knowledge base on traditional Himalayan structures in 2 districts of Uttarakhand from multiple perspectives of architecture, civil engineering, earthquake engineering, and construction management; No. of New Database/ Datasets generated on the identified dynamics (No.), e.g. traditional heritage eco-tourism, traditional Himalayan structures/ buildings, Homestays, etc.;
Create craftsman training facility; Creation of Craftsman training facility for traditional buildings and capacity building of >100 craftsmen; No. of skill Building programs organized, including No. of Stakeholders benefitted (No. of craftsmen and Total No. of Beneficiaries) with update on Income generation (Rs./ person);
Disseminating the knowledge through workshops and architectural live studios to a host of students and other stakeholders from across the country and even possibly international students; Makeover of old abandoned traditional buildings in selected sites in 2 districts by renovation & exploring opportunities of eco-tourism & homestays. No of homestays models developed/promoted/ No of design tested
To create an awareness of the richness of the traditional heritage. Creation of alternate livelihood option for 10 families in 2 districts Policy/ Strategic draft(s) for assisting the decision-making in the identified area and proposed dynamics;
Other Publications and Knowledge Products (Nos.).
S.No. Name (Sanctioned Post) Qualification Designation Salary (Sanctioned)
1. 03 Craftsmen/ Consultant @ Rs.25,000/- per month
2. 01 JRF @ 25,000/- per month
3. 01 SRF @ Rs.28,000/- per month
3. 02 Technical Assistant @ Rs.12,000/- per month
S.No. Name of Equipment (Sanctioned equipment) Details Cost (in INR) (Sanctioned Budget)
1. For on-site Tools for carpentry i.e. Jigsaws, Sanders, Routers