Government Order · Welfare
G.O. (RT)30/2026/HSG ...
2026-10-03 · G.O. (RT)30/2026/HSG · Housing Development
Summary
The Government of Kerala has granted administrative sanction for the 'Thanal' project, implemented by the Kerala State Housing Board in collaboration with the Women and Child Development Department. The project aims to provide housing units to 10 homeless children who are leaving welfare institutions upon turning 18. A budget of ₹2,00,00,000 has been allocated for the 2026-27 financial year to facilitate this initiative.
Key points
- Administrative sanction for the 'Thanal' project with a budget of ₹2,00,00,000.
- Provides housing units to 10 beneficiaries recommended by the Women and Child Development Department.
- Target beneficiaries are children leaving welfare institutions at age 18.
- Kerala State Housing Board is the implementing agency.
- Project duration is one year, subject to strict adherence to Store Purchase Rules.
Full English text
Government of Kerala. Abstract: Housing Department - Annual Plan 2026-27 - State Housing Board's 'Thanal' Project - Administrative Sanction granted - Order issued. Housing (A) Department. G.O.(Rt) No.30/2026/HSG dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 03-10-2026. Reference: 1. Letter No. KSHB-HO/338/2025-AEE(PLANNING) dated 06.08.2026 from the Secretary, Kerala State Housing Board. 2. Decision of the Departmental Working Group meeting held on 18.08.2026. Order: In the context of homeless children residing in government/non-government welfare institutions having to leave upon attaining 18 years of age, with the objective of ensuring safe accommodation for them, administrative sanction is granted for the 'Thanal' project implemented by the Kerala State Housing Board in collaboration with the Women and Child Development Department, for an amount of ₹2,00,00,000/- (Rupees Two Crore only) allocated under the head 4216-80-800-95(02) for the financial year 2026-27. Administrative sanction is granted to provide 10 housing units from the Board's suitable housing projects in various parts of the state to 10 beneficiaries recommended by the Women and Child Development Department. 2. Under the above circumstances, administrative sanction is granted to implement the 'Thanal' project by providing houses/flats from the completed or under-completion suitable residential units of the Kerala State Housing Board to 10 beneficiaries recommended by the Women and Child Development Department, subject to the following terms and conditions: i. The implementing agency of the project shall be the State Housing Board. The Board's monitoring system shall ensure the implementation of the project and the timely and accurate handover of units to the beneficiaries. ii. All activities related to the project must be implemented in a transparent manner, complying with existing orders and legal provisions. iii. Project expenditure shall not exceed the budget allocation for the current financial year and only the amount allocated under the sanctioned head shall be spent. iv. Funds shall be withdrawn only based on necessity, and the received funds shall not be retained in banks. v. The duration of this project shall be one year. Store Purchase Rules must be strictly followed. (By order of the Governor) Shaija C G, Additional Secretary.