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Health and Education Standing Committee

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Health and Education Standing Committee

Aruvikkara Grama Panchayat

The Health and Education Standing Committee is a committee responsible for important areas such as public health, sanitation, and education in local self-government institutions in Kerala.

In Grama Panchayats, matters relating to health and education generally come under the purview of this Committee.

🏛️ 1. Structure
Position / DetailsDescription
ChairpersonAn elected member selected by the Panchayat from among the elected members of the Panchayat serves as the Chairperson.
MembersOther elected members of the Panchayat serve as members of the Committee. An elected member can serve on only one Standing Committee at a time.
SecretaryAn officer concerned with the health and education sectors of the Panchayat or the Panchayat Secretary functions as the Ex-Officio Secretary.
⚙️ 2. Major Responsibilities and Powers
📌 Main Responsibility

The major responsibilities of the Committee include supervising public health and primary education, planning necessary programmes in the health and education sectors, and coordinating various activities related to sanitation, disease prevention, and educational development.

❤️ A. Health-Related Responsibilities
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Public Health: Evaluate the functioning of health institutions at the Panchayat level and plan disease prevention activities.
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Sanitation and Waste Management: Ensure public and private sanitation, supervise waste management programmes, and monitor cleanliness in public places.
3
Communicable Disease Control: Organize awareness programmes to prevent communicable diseases and coordinate preventive measures.
4
Regulation of Hazardous Industries: Examine and regulate matters relating to the licensing of industries and businesses that may be harmful to public health.
📚 B. Education-Related Responsibilities
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Supervision of Educational Institutions: Prepare necessary programmes for improving the functioning of government schools, pre-primary centres, and other educational institutions within the Panchayat.
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Promotion of Education: Undertake efforts to universalize primary education and encourage academic support activities, sports, and arts programmes.
3
Sports and Culture: Provide opportunities and plan programmes to promote sports and cultural activities among the community.
🌿 A Healthy Community  •  📖 Quality Education

The Health and Education Standing Committee plays an important role in planning and coordinating activities at the Panchayat level to promote healthy living conditions and quality education for the community.