Rebuilding Kerala with transparency, technology, and collective resilience
Rebuild Kerala: A Statewide Digital Recovery Initiative
In the aftermath of Kerala’s devastating 2018 floods, the Government of Kerala launched the Rebuild Kerala Initiative to support large-scale reconstruction, rehabilitation, and livelihood restoration. CDFI customised its Sunidhi platform to create a crowdfunding and project monitoring portal, empowering citizens, corporates, and global donors to transparently contribute to the state’s rebuilding journey.
14
districts covered across Kerala
20+
payment gateways integrated for seamless donations
Region
Kerala
Start Date
2018
Status
Completed
Lead Partner
Government of Kerala
Benefeciaries
Flood-affected households, schools, and rural communities
From crisis to collective action, technology turned compassion into measurable impact for over 17,000 families.
Government of Kerala
CDFI’s Sunidhi platform was adapted to power Rebuild Kerala, a first-of-its-kind digital solution that brings together crowdfunding, transparency, and real-time monitoring for disaster rehabilitation. The platform allows donors worldwide to select specific projects, from rebuilding houses to restoring schools and Anganwadis, and track progress through continuous updates from on-ground agencies. The mobile-based data collection app built using Progressive Web Application (PWA) technology enables field officers to capture GPS-tagged photos, financial progress, and on-site updates, ensuring accuracy and accountability in every reconstruction effort.
Impact of the Rebuild Kerala Digital Platform
14 Districts Digitally Covered
All flood-affected districts were brought under one transparent, technology-driven monitoring system.
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17,045 Active Projects Created
Housing, education, and livelihood initiatives tracked in real time.
13,000+ Homes Rebuilt or Under Construction
Beneficiary-specific updates with photographs, GPS data, and progress stages.
Built for scale. Operated for local progress.
Crowdfunding Made Simple
Platform integrated with 20+ payment gateways, including UPI, credit/debit cards, and net banking.
Transparent Monitoring
Real-time project updates shared directly with donors and stakeholders.
Mobile Data Collection at Scale
Anganwadi workers and field teams use GPS-enabled mobile tools to capture progress photos, financial stages, and delays.
Features of the Implementation
Crowdfunding module integrated with multiple payment gateways
Transparent project tracking for donors and agencies
Mobile data capture using PWA technology
GPS-based location tracking and photo updates
Physical and financial progress tracking per project
Comprehensive dashboards for government monitoring
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Benefits of the Implementation
Enabled global participation in Kerala’s reconstruction
Ensured transparency and accountability in fund utilisation
Reduced manual reporting and errors through digital tracking
Strengthened public trust through visible, data-backed progress
Supported multi-sector rebuilding, housing, schools, Anganwadis, and livestock
How the solution bought an impact of scale
Pregnant and lactating mothers benefitted
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Pregnant and lactating mothers benefitted
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Pregnant and lactating mothers benefitted
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Awards and Recognitions
Research
Meghalaya government won the Skoch Award. The award was won in theGold category to Improve Social Parameters’ in the state’s South West Garo Hills region.
Research
Meghalaya government won the Skoch Award. The award was won in theGold category to Improve Social Parameters’ in the state’s South West Garo Hills region.
Research
Meghalaya government won the Skoch Award. The award was won in theGold category to Improve Social Parameters’ in the state’s South West Garo Hills region.
Research
Meghalaya government won the Skoch Award. The award was won in theGold category to Improve Social Parameters’ in the state’s South West Garo Hills region.
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