Kerala CM praises ‘Joy Homes’ initiative

TDT/Manama

The role undertaken by the Joyalukkas Foundation in the rehabilitation of flood victims of Kerala is nothing less than great, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his inaugural speech during the second get-together of the Joy Homes beneficiaries held at Dr Alexander Marthoma Auditorium yesterday.

In his speech the CM also expressed the gratitude of Kerala Government towards Joyalukkas Foundation.

The foundation has built and handed over 250 houses to the unfortunate families who lost their dwelling places during the devastating floods, at a cost of Rs 15 crore.

The Joyalukkas group has extended highly commendable voluntary services during the floods, the CM added. The state is witnessing the astounding progress of Rebuild Kerala initiatives employing advanced and contemporary technologies and methods, he said.

A number of dignitaries attended the function where MA Arif MP gave away the mementos to the elated home owners and Mathew T Thomas MLA launched the Joyalukkas Foundation Handbook. As part of another noble initiative by Joyalukkas Foundation, NK Premachandran MP distributed Dialysis kits to the needy.

A 100 families who are beneficiaries of the project, from Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alleppey, Quilon and Idukki participated in the get-together.

Currently about 160 families have moved in to their new homes and the rest of the houses will be handed over soon, said Joy Alukkas, CMD of Joyalukkas group during the event.