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Annual Plan 2021-22

Implementing Officerwise Expenditure Report for Arpookara Grama Panchayat for the financial year 2021–2022:

📊 Overview of Major Sectors & Expenditure (2021–2022)

The development and welfare projects executed by various officers in Arpookara Grama Panchayat are summarized below:

1. Agriculture Sector

  • Key Projects: Distribution of paddy seeds, coconut saplings, short-duration vegetable cultivation schemes, homestead farming development, and distribution of disease-free saplings.
  • Budget Allocation: Allocated ₹69,90,250 | Expenditure: ₹35,32,404.

2. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services

  • Key Projects: Distribution of poultry (layer chicks), goats, dairy cattle management (including dedicated schemes for SC beneficiaries), and procurement of medicines for veterinary hospitals.
  • Budget Allocation: Allocated ₹17,59,800 | Expenditure: ₹9,31,200.

3. Public Health & Palliative Care

  • Key Projects: Epidemic prevention through Primary Health Centers (PHCs), pain and palliative care support, and procurement of medicines for Ayurveda and Homeopathy clinics.
  • Budget Allocation: ₹12,10,532 was allocated from development funds via PHC/CHC, out of which ₹7,73,032 was utilized.

4. LIFE Mission, Housing & Infrastructure

  • Key Projects: House construction for the homeless under LIFE Mission (General, SC, and ST categories), land purchase for landless beneficiaries, house maintenance repairs, domestic biogas plants, and maintenance of public/private wells.
  • Budget Allocation: Out of ₹2,01,00,700 allocated via the Village Extension Officer (VEO) for General and SC/ST sectors, ₹1,56,49,200 was spent.

5. Social Welfare & ICDS

  • Key Projects: Scholarships, welfare assistance, and exposure tours for children with disabilities; nutritional food supply across Anganwadis; honorarium/wages for Anganwadi staff; distribution of cots for senior citizens; and assistive devices for persons with disabilities.
  • Budget Allocation: Allocated ₹86,36,485 | Expenditure: ₹44,73,354.

6. COVID-19 Relief & Management

  • Key Projects: Setting up Domiciliary Care Centers (DCCs), food distribution through Janakeeya Hotels, ambulance rentals, funeral assistance for COVID victims, and procurement of emergency medicines and oxygen kits.
  • Expenditure: Significant funds were dedicated across multiple sub-heads for pandemic mitigation and public relief.

7. Public Works & Infrastructure Development

  • Key Projects: Tarring and resurfacing of ward roads, construction of side walls and drainage channels, maintenance of street lighting (LED replacements), and renovation of Anganwadi buildings.
  • Budget Allocation: Out of ₹3,56,15,961 allocated under the Assistant Engineer (AE) section, ₹1,23,10,999 was utilized for completed works.

8. SC/ST Welfare Schemes

  • Key Projects: Financial marriage assistance for women, educational scholarships and laptop distribution for students, drinking water connections, and support under the 'Asraya' destitution alleviation scheme.

  • Annual Plan 2021-22