During this period, the Panchayat has implemented numerous activities to bring about comprehensive change among the common people. Financial assistance has been provided to all beneficiaries through the two phases of the ‘LIFE’ housing scheme.
A micro-plan was prepared for extremely poor families, and necessary assistance was provided. Eligible families are being provided food through destitution alleviation schemes like Agathi (Destitute), Aashraya, and the Extreme Poverty Eradication project. Welfare pensions are also being delivered to them regularly. Through the extreme poverty survey, the Panchayat identified 46 families and achieved the status of an extreme-poverty-free Panchayat by providing assistance tailored to their needs, including house renovation, shelters, and health protection.
All-encompassing schemes were implemented for the upliftment of women. Various projects focusing on female literacy, improved health, women’s safety, self-employment, and agricultural development were executed during the tenure of this administrative committee. Aiming at income generation through the agricultural sector, schemes such as organic vegetable cultivation development, ‘Ksheera Samruddhi’ (Milk Prosperity), goat rearing, poultry farming, and banana cultivation have been implemented for women. Yoga and Karate training are also being provided to women.
The Panchayat has also carried out excellent work in the health sector, improving the infrastructure of the Family Health Centre, Homoeo Hospital, and Ayurveda Hospital.
The Panchayat is also striving for comprehensive change in the sports sector. The construction of the Manchavilakam stadium and the turf at Manivila has been completed. Furthermore, work is progressing on the construction of a cricket turf at the Manchavilakam stadium.
Kollayil Grama Panchayat is the first Grama Panchayat in the state to implement the ‘Gramavandi’ (Village Vehicle) scheme. This project has provided transport facilities to residents in areas not served by KSRTC bus services.
The Panchayat has also shown excellent performance in infrastructure development. In addition to the tarring and concreting of many new roads, re-concreting and re-tarring of existing roads have also been carried out. Numerous other works, including the construction of retaining walls, side walls for ponds, and drains, were also completed during this period.
The majority of the population in Kollayil Grama Panchayat depends on agriculture for their livelihood. Paddy cultivation is being carried out in the Kalatharakkal padasekharam (paddy field) in the Nadurkolla ward of the Panchayat. The Panchayat administration has implemented innovative schemes for the agricultural sector. The Panchayat purchased a combine harvester for the Agricultural Karma Sena (Agricultural Task Force). Furthermore, projects like mushroom cultivation, flower cultivation, sunflower cultivation, millets cultivation, ‘Haritha Bhavanam’ (Green Home), and ‘Mazhamara’ (Rain Shelter) have been implemented as part of the annual plan.
In the animal husbandry sector, schemes for goat rearing, calf rearing, and poultry farming are being implemented. Under the goat rearing scheme, 56 beneficiaries received benefits, and 22 beneficiaries received aid under the calf rearing scheme. There are three active milk cooperative societies within the Panchayat limits in the dairy development sector.
During the open forum held as part of the event, the public voiced their opinions on the major development needs and projects that should be implemented in the Panchayat next.
Panchayat President Dr. N. S. Navaneethkumar presided over the meeting, and Panchayat Secretary T. A. Johnny presented the progress report. District Panchayat Member V. S. Binu, Perumkadavila Block Panchayat President V. Thanupillai, Block Member K. V. Padmakumar, other Panchayat members, Kudumbashree, and Haritha Karma Sena workers also participated.
With input from Keralanews.gov.
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