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Welfare Standing Committee

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Welfare Standing Committee

Aruvikkara Grama Panchayat

The Welfare Standing Committee is an important Standing Committee functioning under the Kerala Panchayat Raj system. It is responsible for the planning and implementation of activities related to the welfare of vulnerable sections of society, social security, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and related welfare matters.

🏛️ 1. Structure
Position / DetailsDescription
ChairpersonAn elected member selected by the Panchayat from among its elected members serves as the Chairperson. Generally, the Vice-President serves as the Chairperson of the Finance Standing Committee, and therefore one of the other elected members is selected for this position.
MembersSome of the other elected members of the Panchayat serve as members of this Committee. An elected member can serve on only one Standing Committee at a time.
SecretaryThe Panchayat Secretary or an officer concerned with the subjects dealt with by the Committee participates in the meetings and takes necessary steps to implement the decisions, functioning as the Ex-Officio Secretary.
⚙️ 2. Major Responsibilities and Powers
📌 Main Responsibility

The major areas dealt with by the Welfare Standing Committee are social welfare and social justice. Planning, coordinating, and supervising various programmes aimed at ensuring the welfare and social security of vulnerable sections of society are among the Committee's major responsibilities.

🤝 A. Social Welfare and Social Security
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Social Welfare: Supervise the implementation of social welfare programmes, social security pensions, and other financial assistance schemes.
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Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Development: Plan development projects for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities and supervise fund utilization and beneficiary selection.
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Welfare of Women and Children: Coordinate and supervise special programmes for women and children, including activities of Jagratha Samithis and child welfare initiatives.
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Poverty Alleviation: Ensure that programmes formulated for poverty alleviation are implemented effectively.
Public Distribution System: Ensure the effective functioning of the Public Distribution System, including the proper distribution of ration commodities.
Slum Improvement: Coordinate activities related to the improvement of slum areas and the development of basic infrastructure.
Public Health: Coordinate welfare-related public health and sanitation activities at the Panchayat level, including measures for the prevention and control of communicable diseases.

🌱 Objective of Welfare Activities

The main objective of the Committee is to effectively coordinate and implement various welfare programmes undertaken by the Panchayat to ensure social security and welfare for the vulnerable, disadvantaged, women, and children in society.

💜 Welfare for All • Security for All

The Welfare Standing Committee plays an important role in supporting various welfare programmes implemented at the Panchayat level to ensure equal opportunities, social security, and welfare for all sections of society.