Karimadom Colony Rehab Project Approved
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After nearly two decades of uncertainty, residents of Karimadom Colony are beginning to see hope. The Basic Services for the Urban Poor (BSUP) rehabilitation project, which was initiated in 2008 but came to a halt in 2023, has now received technical sanction. Costs, designs, and timelines have been finalized, following ongoing criticism of civic indifference and politically motivated delays. The local self-government department has formally approved the plan, which aims to provide homes for all 105 families affected. “The project is officially sanctioned, and Costford, the designated agency, will oversee construction,” stated Jahamgeer S, the corporation’s secretary. “Construction will…