We are working for community settlement: Dr. Baral

Dr. Bibek Baral, who is the director of Technical Training Center (TTC), has been coordinating 17 member team comprising students, staffs and faculties in the Center to help the affected people. Media team members Indira Fuyal and Nirjal Gautam met Dr. Baral for short interview.

Dr. Baral during work

1. How is TTC involved in post-earthquake situation?
We have been constructing dwelling houses of 4-5 different types using easily available materials like wood, plywood and tin plates. These constructions will be standard samples of the houses for affected sites. Estimated cost for the construction will be calculated based on number of volunteers involved and the cost of raw materials.

A model of house at TTC

Previously, we handed over 10 temporary pit latrine to Dhulikhel Hospital and other 5 to people rehabilitated in Tundikhel of Dhulikhel. We provided some portable urinal as well.

Students during work

2. What difficulties have you been facing in ongoing works?
A major problem for us is scarcity of raw materials as many shops are still not open. Another problem is unavailability of essential tools; some tools like drill machine break little faster and thus we need them in a good number. These are some of the difficulties we are facing. The work of volunteers, however, has been very appreciable.

3. What plan do you have?
We are working for community settlement of the victims in headquarters. For this, 8-10 different models of houses will be designed and constructed. In total, there will be 100 houses in the community settlement we have envisioned.

Prof. Thapa during supervision

Notice: KU would like to reach out to larger number of needy people. Any individuals, faculties, students and project teams willing to support our endeavor are requested to come forward and join us.