Habitat celebrating 30 years of presence in housing sector

Habitat Technology Group, an NGO in the shelter sector in India, is celebrating 30 years in housing sector by initiating various programmes, including setting up of a Bamboo Design school here.
The school aims at sustainable development and utilization of bamboo resources in Kerala through scientific management and stakeholders' participation.
It will also promote bamboo-based building technologies, development of a workforce of architects, engineers, artisans, and masons for such technologies, Habitat Technology Group founder G Shankar told reporters here.
Habitat is holding a series of programmes, including a four-day exhibition on affordable housing to mark its three decade long contributions.