In partnership with DESWOS, CTRD began the three-year "Rural Housing and Livelihood Programme for Marginalised and Indigenous Groups" in April 2009.
Each year, three tribal villages in the Gudalur block of the Nilgiris District are selected and assessed for their developmental needs. Based on the results, the following training projects are delivered to the selected villages:
Building and Construction Training
Training includes instruction on topics such as brick making techniques; machine operation; curing and protection of materials etc, for the construction of:
- Traditional Tribal Houses.
- Traditional Tribal Community Hall / Child Care Centre.
Masonry and Carpentry Training
Examples of masonry training include skills such as measurement taking and basic planning; use and maintenance of masonry tools; digging and laying of foundations; cement/mud packing and brick laying; plastering and flooring, and ventilation.
Training is intended for local youths, both male and female.