Archdiocese of Bangalore promises to build 50 houses for Kodagu Flood victims

BENGALURU: On Thursday the Archdiocese of Bangalore had promised to build 50 houses for the displaced flood victims in Kodagu.

Rev Peter Machado the Archbishop of Bangalore had said that, “Our Diocese of Mysore has decided to donate 3.9 acres of land at Hattihole in Kodagu for the purpose. We will construct about 50 houses, each costing Rs 5 lakh-Rs 6 lakh, for the affected families cutting across religions.”

The plan is to generate Rs 30 lakh-Rs 40 lakh from a fundraiser concert that is being performed by singer Sonu Nigam. The event will be held on January 27 at St Joseph’s Indian High School Grounds near the Mallya Hospital. “We are planning to sell concert tickets through a booking website. The money raised will be used for rehabilitation of the victims,” said Machado.

He said that thousands of families belonging to Kodagu are still struggling because of the flood that occurred. “It’s our responsibility to help people who are displaced and homeless. It’s difficult to mobilize huge financial resources for construction of houses so we decided to organize a fundraiser concert with participation from the people of Bengaluru.” He said they are also working along with the BBMP to help the homeless in Bengaluru.