The Central University of Kerala (CUK) has commenced work on the houses for those displaced while setting up of the university at Periye here.
Foundation stones for 16 houses were laid at Malathumpara colony by Vice Chancellor G. Gopakumar on Friday.
Six-month deadline
The building works, executed by the Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), is expected to be completed within six months, Dr. Gopakumar said.
Senior CUK officials including Registrar K.P. Suresh, Controller of Examinations V. Sasidharan, also spoke at the function.