tiding over TSUNAMI Part-2 State Relief Commissioner, Revenue Administration, Disaster Management and Mitigation Department, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005 Phone: 044-28414550, 28523299, 28528745, 28588989 GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU Fax: 044-28546624, 28411654 OCTOBER 2008 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tn.gov.in/tsunami ‘Tiding Over Tsunami’ (December 2005) provided a succinct account of the damage caused by the tsunami and its far-reaching impact on the lives and livelihoods of people in coastal Tamil Nadu. The book also documented the speedy decisions and the concerted rescue and relief measures taken by Government of Tamil Nadu and partners. ‘Tiding Over Tsunami part – 2’ is an update on the resilient restoration and reconstruction action by GoTN and its unfailing partners. This publication has been brought out by a team consisting of: Shaktikanta Das, IAS., State Relief Commissioner C.V. Sankar, IAS., Officer on Special Duty (Relief & Rehabilitation) R. Venkatesan, IAS., Joint Commissioner (Relief & Rehabilitation) Tmt. Reeta Harish Thakkar, IAS., Joint Commissioner (Relief & Rehabilitation) K. Baskaran, District Revenue Officer (Relief & Rehabilitation) M.P. Anbuchozhan, Public Relations Officer (Relief & Rehabilitation) A. John Louis, Assistance Commissioner (Documentation and Media Relation) A. Sundaralingam, Project Co-ordinator (Externally Aided Projects) Photographs: S. Jayaraj, R. Vaidyanathan & Office of the State Relief Commissioner Design: Ramu Aravindan Research, text, layout and production: New Concept Information Systems tiding over TSUNAMI Part-2 GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU OCTOBER 2008 MESSAGE FROM HONOURABLE CHIEF MINISTER OF TAMIL NADU I am happy to learn about the release of the book ‘Tiding over the Tsunami - Part II’ by the Revenue Department of Government of Tamil Nadu giving the details regarding rehabilitation and reconstruction programmes under taken by the Government of Tamil Nadu to revive coastal communities affected by the Tsunami. The information in this publication will be useful to both local as well as foreign audiences. Tamil Nadu was the worst affected State by Tsunami in the year 2004. Keeping this in view, the Central Government, World Bank and the Asian Development Bank have funded several rehabilitation programmes at a cost of Rs.5000 crore approximately. These programmes are being implemented speedily through the concerted efforts of several Government departments co-ordinated by the Revenue Department. After this Government came to power in May 2006, a conference of Collectors of coastal districts was organised on 24.6.2006. Several orders were passed in that very conference and the reconstruction work was speeded up. As a result, 27, 444 houses were built within 2 years. Apart from these efforts, the fact that out of 6,019 houses planned for the upliftment of underprivileged Scheduled Tribes, agricultural coolie workers, and other such poor communities who were not affected by the Tsunami, 5,580 houses in Cuddalore and Kanyakumari have been given is an example of this Government’s far-sighted vision. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the building of 55,293 new houses for vulnerable groups in coastal areas who live in mud huts, those living in houses that were built with government funds over ten years ago, and the residents of Indira Awas Yojana houses in order to protect them from future natural disasters is a historic achievement of this Government. This Government implements several programmes on a daily basis with the sincere goal that people from all communities should benefit from its efforts. From this perspective, I heartily wish that the publication brought forth by the Project Management Unit of the Revenue Department is beneficial not only to other Indian states but also to other countries. 22.8.2008 (M. KARUNANIDHI) FOREWORD The Tsunami of 2004 was one of the worst disasters faced by the people of Tamil Nadu. Much has been written about the suddenness and scale of destruction left in its wake. With the active support and timely assistance of Government of India, Union Planning Commission, United Nations, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and National and International Non-governmental organizations/civil society organizations, the Government of Tamil Nadu rolled out a plethora of schemes and packages to assist each and every affected family. A very high level of transparency and coordination was established with the active support of all the stakeholders especially the community. The lessons learnt from earlier major disasters of the country like Orissa super cyclone of 1999 and the Bhuj Earthquake of 2001 were analysed and suitably adopted in keeping with the culture and ethos of the people of Tamil Nadu. The Government of Tamil Nadu documented its initial activities in the publication titled ‘TIDING OVER TSUNAMI’ in December 2005. Along with UN Tsunami Recovery Support (UNTRS) based in Chennai, a comprehensive Take Stock exercise was done in September 2006 to guide further reconstruction efforts. The present publication, ‘TIDING OVER TSUNAMI 2’ is being brought out by us to capture the sector-wise changes that have been brought about by the overarching Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme. Any major disaster opens up many facets of human life, it exposes the fragile nature of existence and teaches invaluable lessons for posterity. Thanks to the extensive reach of media, funding for rehabilitation is the least of the problems. Consequently, what is done with the money and the process of implementation are the keys to long term resilience of the affected communities. With a view to reduce the vulnerability of the people to future calamities, the following specific measures were taken in Tamil Nadu. • The houses being built have disaster resistant features to face any calamity including earthquake. • These houses are insured for 10 years against 14 hazards. • Shelter belt and mangrove plantations have been restored and improved throughout the coast. • Considerable emphasis has been given for strengthening coastal roads, bridges, health care facilities and water supply which can prove to be life saving in times of emergencies. • Apart from rebuilding hundreds of schools, scholarship assistance is being given for ten years so as to keep the focus on education. • A large number of self-help groups have been formed and assisted so as to broad base livelihoods and increase incomes. • GoTN has continued the focus on the UNDP supported Disaster Risk Management Program which will update village level disaster management plans and train communities to be prepared. It is hoped that the publication would be useful in understanding the processes that have gone into the implementation of this massive program and in appreciating the positive role played by all the key stakeholders. SHAKTHIKANTA DAS, I.A.S., SPECIAL COMMI ss IONER AND Dated: 11.08.2008 COMMI ss IONER OF REVENUE ADMINI S TRATION CONTENTS Page No. List of tables x Abbreviations xi Section I Introduction 1 Section II Shelter and infrastructure 5 Section III Health, welfare and social safety 20 Section IV Livelihoods 33 Section V Disaster risk management 49 The way forward 57 Annex 1 Multilateral project activities 59 Annex 2 Guidelines for construction of temporary shelters 68 Survey schedule prior to development of state housing reconstruction Annex 3 78 policy Annex 4 MoU between GoTN and NGOs 81 Annex 5 Types of sanitation 85 Annex 6 Environmental checklist 87 Annex 7 Baseline analysis report 89 TIDING OVER TSUNAMI - PART 2 / ix LIST OF TABLES Table Table Name No. 1 Acquisition of lands for construction of houses in the tsunami affected areas as on 30.06.2008 7 2 Budget sanctioned for the housing project in the districts 9 3 Houses proposed for construction, completed *Phase - I as on 30.06.2008 10 4 Construction of additional houses - Phase-I as on 30-06-2008 10 5 District wise number of vulnerable houses proposed for reconstruction as on 30.06.2008 11 6 Rajiv Gandhi Package: Details of construction of Vulnerable houses in Phase - II (0-200 Mt) as on 30-06-2008 14 7 Details of construction of vulnerable houses in Phase - II (0-200 mt) World Bank Package as on 30.06.2008 14 8 Construction of public utility buildings initiated by state government departments. 15 9 Roads, bridges and public buildings completed so far 16 10 Habitations provided with public taps 17 11 Places where NGO’s initiated sanitation schemes. 18 12 Insurance coverage by United Insurance Company as on 31.07.2008 21 13 Interventions to restore and build health care services 22 14 Interventions towards child care and support 27 15 Summary of assistance to children 29 16 School going children benefited under various schemes as on 31.07.2008 30 17 Details of work on fish-landing centres 34 18 Details of work on fishing harbours 35 19 Re-registration of mechanised boats & country crafts as on 01.07.2008 36 20 Assets provision to fishermen - boats, nets and engines 37 21 Assets provision to fishermen - fishing aids and other equipments 37 22 Impact on salt pan sector and provision of funds for restoration 42 23 Wage increase to workers 42 24 Salt production 43 25 Assistance for SHGs as on 30.06.2008 44 26 Progress on implementation of ETRP plantations as on 30.07.2008 53 27 Progress on implementation of NCRMP converted to ETRP plantations as on 30.06.2008 54 28 Department-wise Financial Statement as on 30.06.2008 58 29 Abstract for the funds sanctioned under Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund as on 31.07.2008 59 30 Component-wise funding under