Abstract:
This study based on GIS analysis is intended to provide an
overview of socioeconomic conditions in the resettlement housing
scheme established in Siribopura, Hambantota to rehabilitate
displaced persons. Several variables such as monthly income, and
house and land values were checked for this purpose. Data were
gathered from primary and secondary sources. The primary
methods were open discussion and questionnaire survey while
secondary methods were relevant documentation and websites.
Siribopura, which is located in the Hambantota District was the
main resettlement area. Majority of people resettled here are those
displaced by the tsunami and certain development projects. The
variables were checked using discriminate analysis. As per the
results, 62.5% or majority of people in the tsunami resettlement
area experience a poor quality of life. In the resettlement area set
aside for those displaced by the development projects, the majority
(90.6%) lead a quality life. Good income generation is the main
reason for that. This study makes an important contribution by
comparing the socioeconomic lives of the different groups of
people and making an assessment about the resettlement project
for the benefit of policy makers.
