2018-19 Annual Plan
Summary of the Expenditure Report on Development and Welfare Projects
Pampady Grama Panchayat – Financial Year 2018–2019
The following is a summary of the Expenditure Report on the development and welfare projects implemented by Pampady Grama Panchayat during the financial year 2018–2019.
Key Highlights
Plan Period:
The report covers projects implemented by various officers during 2018–2019 as part of the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan.
Major Funds:
Funds were allocated for various projects through the Development Fund (General, SCP and TSP), Maintenance Fund and other grants.
Department-wise Projects and Expenditure
1. Agriculture Department
Various projects were implemented under the Agriculture Officer for the development of the agricultural sector.
Major projects included:
- Well recharge
- Distribution of bee colonies
- Promotion of tuber crops
- Removal of damaged coconut trees
- Total Allocation: ₹17,04,960
- Total Expenditure: ₹11,34,500
2. Animal Husbandry
Under the supervision of the Veterinary Surgeon, substantial funds were allocated for livestock development and improvement of veterinary hospitals.
Major projects included:
- Special calf-rearing programme
- Dairy cow rearing programme, for which ₹33 lakh was allocated
- Purchase of furniture, medicines and a microscope for the veterinary hospital
- Total Allocation: ₹62,76,000
- Total Expenditure: ₹22,73,400
3. Public Health
Public health programmes were implemented under the Medical Officers of the PHC/CHC, Homoeopathy and Ayurveda departments.
Major projects included:
- Arogyamritham project for cancer and kidney disease patients – ₹6,50,000
- Lifestyle disease screening
- Comprehensive disease-prevention activities
- Health protection and care for senior citizens
More than ₹17 lakh was allocated across the health, Ayurveda and Homoeopathy sectors, with the majority of the allocated amount being utilised.
4. Social Welfare, Housing and Sanitation
Large-scale development activities were carried out under the Village Extension Officer (VEO) and ICDS Supervisor.
Housing:
Significant amounts were spent on providing houses to homeless persons and making houses of General, SC and ST beneficiaries habitable.
For example:
- General category: ₹30 lakh allocated for making houses habitable
- SC category: ₹18 lakh allocated for similar housing-related activities
Drinking Water and Sanitation:
- Conversion of open wells into sanitary wells
- Installation of biogas plants for hotels and bakeries
- Construction of borewells in various wards
- Other drinking water and sanitation projects
Anganwadis:
Funds were utilised for nutritional food distribution to children in Anganwadis, scholarships, electrical wiring and maintenance of Anganwadi buildings.
- SC category: ₹2 lakh allocated for nutrition
- General category: ₹24.7 lakh allocated for nutrition
5. Infrastructure Development
Extensive road improvement and other construction activities were undertaken under the Assistant Engineer.
Road Development:
Funds were allocated for concreting and re-tarring roads in various wards, including:
- Thannimattom Road
- Kollamparambu Road
- Kochilladath Road
- Simhasanapally Road
- Various other rural roads
Street Lights:
A substantial amount, approximately ₹12 lakh, was spent on the purchase and installation of LED street lights.
Public Facilities:
Other major works included:
- Renovation of the bus stand
- Purchase of land for the Excise Office – ₹10 lakh
- Computerisation and modernisation of the Panchayat Office
- Renovation of the Community Hall
- Other public infrastructure development works
Conclusion
The report indicates that during 2018–2019, Pampady Grama Panchayat gave considerable priority to the agriculture and animal husbandry sectors, drinking water and housing projects, sanitation, and development of rural roads.
A significant portion of the available funds was utilised for various development and public welfare programmes, with emphasis on improving basic infrastructure and essential services for the local population.