Naidu, Chouhan to launch 3D Concrete Printing project for 177 houses in Guntur
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3D printing in construction: a GS3 Science & Technology and Rural Development case study.
Why in news
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan are set to launch a pilot project using 3D Concrete Printing technology to construct 177 houses in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
Background
The project involves constructing 100 houses at Burripalem and 77 houses at Obulnaidupalem/Pothuru. It is supported by the CSIR-Central Building Research Institute and targets eligible SC and ST categories under PMAY-G 2.0.
Facts for Prelims
- S&T3D Concrete Printing: Technology used to construct 177 houses in Guntur district.
- BodyCSIR-Central Building Research Institute: The body supporting the 3D printing pilot project.
- SchemePMAY-G 2.0: The government scheme under which the houses are being built.
- FactLocation: 100 houses at Burripalem and 77 houses at Obulnaidupalem/Pothuru.
Prelims practice question
Which institution is supporting the 3D Concrete Printing pilot project in Andhra Pradesh?
- (a)CSIR-Central Building Research Institute
- (b)National Housing Bank
- (c)IIT Madras
- (d)NITI Aayog
Show answer
Answer: (a) CSIR-Central Building Research Institute — The note specifies that the project is supported by the CSIR-Central Building Research Institute.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the adoption of 3D printing technology in construction can address the challenges of rapid urbanization and affordable housing in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cost-efficiency: Reduction in manual labor costs and material waste through automated additive manufacturing.
- Scalability: Potential for rapid deployment of disaster-resilient housing in rural and peri-urban areas.
- Skill gap: Requirement for specialized technical training for local labor to maintain 3D printing infrastructure.
Keywords: Additive Manufacturing · Affordable Housing · Technological Intervention · Rural Development · PMAY-G
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