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Key Points

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300,000 homes allocated under the Prime Minister's Rural Housing Scheme

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First 3‑D printed housing pilot includes 177 houses

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Construction time reduced to six months

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Project expected to lower costs and labor needs

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Future phases may add another 600,000 homes

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Summary

A new pilot in Burripalem village uses a giant 3‑D printer to create 177 concrete houses in just six months.

The technology cuts building time, cost and the need for many workers, making homes stronger and longer lasting.

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New Words to Learn

4 words
allocation
the number of houses set aside for a particular purpose
pilot
a small test project before it is done everywhere
concrete
a strong building material made from cement, sand and water
technology
the tools and machines that help us do things more easily
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