Annual Plan 2015-16
Here is the structured analysis and summary of Arpookara Grama Panchayat’s Annual Expenditure Report for the financial year 2015-16:
Key Highlights
- Highest Allocation & Spending Sector: The Village Extension Officer/Live section received the largest overall allocation (₹1.62 Crore) and recorded the highest individual fund utilization (₹36.16 Lakh).
- Healthcare & Sanitation: The Medical Officer (PHC/CHC) effectively utilized ₹5.17 Lakh out of the allocated ₹6.00 Lakh towards palliative care and epidemic prevention programs.
- SC Welfare Success: The ICDS Supervisor achieved 100% fund utilization (₹5.98 Lakh) for educational assistance programs targeting mentally and physically challenged children.
- Infrastructural Lag: Projects managed by the Engineering Department (roads, drainage, public works) showed significantly lower fund utilization relative to their budget allocations.
Departmental Breakdown of Expenditure
| Implementing Officer / Department | Allocated Amount (₹) | Spent Amount (₹) | Key Projects & Schemes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Officer | 35,45,000 | 16,35,000 | Integrated paddy cultivation, irrigation pump set distribution, vegetable seed supply |
| Veterinary Surgeon | 16,56,000 | 6,10,465 | Peripheral calf rearing, poultry supply, stray dog sterilization |
| Medical Officer (PHC/CHC) | 6,00,000 | 5,17,807 | Palliative care services, epidemic control measures |
| Village Extension Officer | 1,62,04,300 | 36,16,300 | House renovation, well construction, toilet building, ASHAYA/EAS housing schemes |
| ICDS Supervisor | 26,33,200 | 21,64,103 | Special assistance for disabled children, Anganwadi nutrition, honorarium payments |
| Dairy Extension Officer | 13,97,330 | 3,99,990 | Cattle feed subsidies for dairy farmers |
| Panchayat Secretary | 1,21,44,552 | 34,10,162 | IAY/EMS housing projects, IT/Computer services, Ayurvedic hospital medicine supply |
| Headmaster (LP School) | 50,000 | 50,000 | School and library support services (100% fund utilization) |
Core Focus Areas
- Housing & Renovation: A substantial share of the budget targeted housing construction and home repair assistance, specifically including welfare projects for Scheduled Castes (SC).
- Infrastructure & Connectivity: Numerous small and large-scale engineering projects were planned for tarring, concreting, metal patching, and retaining wall construction across local roads.
- Social Welfare & Healthcare: Strong priority was given to palliative home care, nutritional support through Anganwadis, and dedicated aid for differently-abled children.