Operation Equip India (OEI)
OEI Campus Development
eMi² Project 8178

June 4 - 14, 2010

Project status updates

16 August 2010
From Equip India:
"Hi Graham,
I am glad to inform you that we have received the package containing the CD, and two copies of the detailed report besides eMi² brochures.

Thanks a ton to you and the team members. We are so excited to have the report and envision our future OEI! This is definitely very helpful for us to raise funds towards the future construction."
-GVF

10 August 2010
Mailed final project reports out to OEI, volunteers and interns. It's good to see it all come together and to deliver the final package.
-GVF

Contact
Graham V. Frank
phone: (011) 91.983.712.0694


Needs
- Civil Engineer - conceptual design of farm & campus water distribution system and waste water management solutions to accommodate masterplan
- Financial Sponsors

Project Scope
Operation Equip India (OEI) was established in May of 1997 with a unique vision to equip India's disabled for a life of independence and advancement. After years of work with the disabled, OEI purchased 4 acres of property outside Hubli allowing the Ministry room to expand and to more easily reach rural areas. The property has been initially developed to provide for both residential care and location-based care. Currently, 40 residents are receiving care and rehabilitation on site.

In order to continue in the development of their work, OEI has set the following as priorities for development: 1. Extension of the existing center used for training, therapy, housing, ministering to physically handicapped people, 2. New conceptual design of the physical therapy room, 3. Consolidation of existing water supply into a single centralized facility with the possible inclusion of a rainwater harvesting system. Additional future developments will include: a medical rehab unit and therapy center, administration offices, community hall, guest quarters and boy's hostel, vocational training center, orthotic workshop, Income generation projects, landscaping and complete boundary wall, and staff quarters.

eMi2 has been requested by the OEI leadership to assist them in planning the continued development of the campus. The team will visit the project site in Hubli to develop a Conceptual Design for the purpose. The trip will take place in hot & dry weather conditions and the team's routine will be adjusted as appropriate. The project team will assemble in Bangalore and will travel to the project area by rail. Join our team as we venture into rural India this summer!

Project Team
Graham Frank - eMi² Team Leader
Andy Kizzee - eMi² Engineering Intern
Susan Kizzee - eMi² Graphic Design Intern
Austin Burton - eMi² Engineering Project+ Intern
Daniel Saxton - eMi² Architecture Project+ Intern

Costs
Approximately $2,100 - $2,300 (cost set for North America - includes airfare)
More information on project costs

Other Project Information
- eMi² Extras
- Volunteer Resources