Andhra Pradesh to launch ₹13.93 crore 3D Concrete Printing pilot for rural homes
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3DCP and additive manufacturing: a key GS3 Science & Technology and rural infrastructure case study.
Why in news
Andhra Pradesh is launching a national-level pilot project to construct rural homes using 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) scheme.
Background
The project involves constructing 100 units in Burripalem (Guntur district) and 77 units in Pothuru with a total outlay of ₹13.93 crore. Funding is split between the Union Ministry of Rural Development (₹9.44 crore) and the State Government (₹4.49 crore).
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePMAY-G: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin is the central scheme for rural housing.
- FactThe 3DCP pilot project in Andhra Pradesh has a total outlay of ₹13.93 crore.
- S&T3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) uses construction-scale additive manufacturing to extrude cementitious materials based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) designs.
- FactIndia's first 3D-printed single-storey house was unveiled in 2021 by IIT Madras and startup Tvasta.
Prelims practice question
With reference to 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) in India, consider the following statements:
- The 3DCP pilot project in Andhra Pradesh has a total outlay of ₹15 crore.
- 3DCP uses construction-scale additive manufacturing to extrude cementitious materials based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) designs.
- India's first 3D-printed single-storey house was unveiled in 2020.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The total outlay is ₹13.93 crore. Statement 3 is incorrect: It was unveiled in 2021.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of 3D Concrete Printing and additive manufacturing can revolutionize rural infrastructure development and housing delivery in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological leap: Transition from manual masonry to computer-controlled additive manufacturing for rapid habitat development
- Cost-efficiency: Potential for reduced labor costs and material waste through precise BIM-based extrusion
- Material science: Requirement for specialized cementitious mixes to ensure extrudability and rapid setting without structural collapse
Keywords: Additive Manufacturing · 3D Concrete Printing · PMAY-G · Building Information Modelling · Rural Infrastructure · Automation
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