In 2008, CRS and partners in West Bengal and Orissa built 157 flood-resilient houses as part of a broader flood-preparedness program. The aim was to provide the most vulnerable families in four villages with housing capable of withstanding floods and strong winds; at the same time the process of construction was done in such a way as to develop understanding of disaster- resilient construction techniques, improved construction skills and increased demand for disaster-resilient housing.
This construction guide was one of the tools used by CRS and partners to ensure quality construction of houses under this project.
