Annual Plan 2017-18
Expenditure and Project Implementation Report for Arpookara Grama Panchayat (Financial Year 2017–2018):
Key Highlights
- Budget Allocation vs. Utilization: The panchayat allocated substantial funds across developmental and welfare sectors, successfully executing several key initiatives.
- Core Focus Areas: Major expenditure went toward infrastructure (roads and drainage), drinking water projects, social welfare (Anganwadi enhancements, assistance for persons with disabilities), agriculture, animal husbandry, and healthcare.
Sector-Wise Project Overview
| Sector | Key Projects & Activities |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Animal Husbandry | Integrated paddy cultivation development (major fund allocation executed), distribution of tissue-culture banana saplings, fruit tree saplings, poultry, goats, and cattle. |
| Healthcare & Sanitation | Palliative care services, cancer control initiatives, purchase of medicines for Homoeo and Ayurveda hospitals, and birth control (ABC) programs for pet dogs. |
| Drinking Water & Utilities | Domestic water connections (via Kerala Water Authority), pipeline extensions across various wards, street light installation/maintenance, and biogas plants for waste management. |
| Roads & Infrastructure | Road concreting, metalling, tarring, retaining wall construction, canal desilting, and maintenance of public buildings and roads. |
| Social Welfare & Education | Educational assistance for children with disabilities, provision of furniture/equipment and barrier-free toilets for Anganwadis, and nutritional support for pregnant women. |