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Internship Programme at KILA-2016 SUBMITTED BY NIVEDYA M S -) & DHANYA A MOHANAN -) COLLEGE OF CO-OPERATION, BANKING & MANAGEMENT VELLANIKKARA, THRISSUR-680656 KERALA 2016 Kerala Institute of Local Administration Mulamkunnathkavu-P.O, Thrissur -680 581 Phone: Fax:- Email-Website: www.KILA.ac.in REPORT OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AGRI- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (0+20) INTERNSHIP AT KILA By NIVEDYA M S -) DHANYA A MOHANAN -) Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Co-operation & Banking Faculty of Agriculture Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur COLLEGE OF CO-OPERATION, BANKING & MANAGEMENT VELLANIKKARA, THRISSUR-680656 KERALA 2016 DECLARATION DECLARATION We hereby declare that this report entitled ‘Internship at KILA’ is a bonafide record of work done by us during the course of the ‘Experiential Learning Programme’ and that it has not previously formed the basis for the award to us for any degree/diploma, associateship, fellowship or other similar title of any other University or Society. Vellanikkara Date:- Nivedya M S -) Dhanya A Mohanan -) CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE Certified that this project report of experiential learning entitled ‘Internship at KILA’ is a record of research done by Nivedya M S -), Dhanya A Mohanan -) and under my guidance and supervision and that it has not previously formed the basis for the award of any degree, fellowship or associate ship to them. Vellanikkara- Dr.Shaheena.P Associate dean, Professor and Head Department Of Development Economics College of Co-operation, Banking and Management Kerala Agricultural University Vellanikkara, Thrissur CERTIFICATE Certified that this project report of experiential learning entitled ‘Internship at KILA’ is a record of research done by NIVEDYA M S -), DHANYA A MOHANAN -) under my guidance and supervision and that it has not previously formed the basis for the award of any degree, fellowship or associate ship to them. Dr. Sunandha .K.A Associate Professor Dept. Of Development Economics College of Co-operation, Banking and Management Kerala Agricultural University Vellanikkara, Thrissur (Chairperson) Dr.Shaheena.P Professor and Head Department Of Development Economics College of Co-operation, Banking and Management Kerala Agricultural University Vellanikkara, Thrissur (Guide) Dr.Flowarin.A.D Faculty Member Dept. of Development Economics College of Co-operation, Banking and Management Kerala Agricultural University Vellanikkara, Thrissur (Examiner) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We are very glad to present this report entitled ‘Internship at KILA’. This work could not have been in its present form without timely advice, guidance and help of an ample lot of well- wishers. To them, who had remained with us as a constant inspiration, we place our advent resolution. We bow with gratitude before the invisible power for the blessings of the almighty, all through our life and above all, for the help extended to us through various known and unknown hands during the course of our project work. We considerate as a moment of great delight to express my gratitude to all those who have lend us a helping hand, directly or indirectly in the completion of our work. We have no hesitation to declare that the outcome of the project is the culmination of the collective wisdom and encouragement of a group of elites to whom we owe its credibility, however we will be failing in our duty if we do not endorse a few. We are extremely indebted to our guide, Dr. Shaheena P., Associate Dean, Professor and Head, Dept. of Development Economics, College Of Cooperation Banking And Management for her valuable guidance, tremendous support, tireless patience and incomparable concern during our project work, even in the midst of her busy schedules. Without her, our project work would have remained a dream. Though words cannot express our utmost gratefulness to her, we feel heaven to place our boundless gratitude unreserved for her always. We are highly obliged to Dr. K. A. Sunandha, Associate Professor, and Chairman of Viva Board. Teaching Assistants, Dr. Flowarin A.D, Examiners of Viva Board for their discerning criticisms, effective judgements, encouragement and insightful comments made my project logical. I am very much obliged to Dr. P. P. Balan, director, kila, Dr. J. B. Rajan, course director, kila Dr. Sunny george, professor, kila, Umesh s, faculty social development, kila, A .S. Prathap singh, training associate, kila, Mrs. Femina, Mrs. Aparna and all the staffs of kila for their wholehearted co-operation and support given to me during the course of my work experience programme. I also convey my deep sense of gratitude to Thalikulam Grama Panchayat secretary & team and Elavally Grama Panchayat secretary and team who cooperated with me during the survey. We reckon with inner heart, our deep sense of gratitude and solemn indebtedness to our advisors, Dr.Misha Davis.A, for their timely advices, constant encouragement and affection rendered on us throughout our academic pursuit. We are grateful towards all Faculties of CCBM and staffs of our college for providing us great help, support, motivation and inspiration throughout our academic career. We wish to express our thanks to Mr. K.P Sathian, Librarian, who is an infinite source of knowledge, love and inspiration. I also express my sincere gratitude to other library staff of our college as well as Central Library and other staffs of Kerala Agricultural University for all the help they extended during our college days. Without friends, there is no life; we express our gratitude to all in particular to our beloved friends in SPERANZA 2013 for their friendship, support and encouragement given to us throughout our college life. We would like express my love to my friends of ‘ABM 2013’ for the valuable support, care and encouragement extended by them. I would never forget all the chats and beautiful moments I shared with some of my friends and classmates. They were fundamental in supporting me during these stressful and difficult moments. Our ABM team, we would like to mention here: Rakhi, Rohita, Aparna, Tintu, Rosemol,Anjana, Rinu and Dhilshi A word of apology to all those we had not mentioned in person and note of thanks to each and every one who had blessed us with their prayers. In this moment we would like to beg a pardon to all those who have ever been hurt, knowingly or unknowingly, by our words or deeds. No words can explain fully my affection and gratitude towards my beloved parents, sisters and brothers, who always stood by me as a constant source of inspiration in all walks of my life. Needless to say, we are solely responsible for any errors, which may remain…… NIVEDYA M S -) DHANYA A MOHANAN -) KERALA INSTITUTE OF LOCAL ADMINISTRATION Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) is an autonomous institution functioning for the Local governments in Kerala. It was registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act 1955. Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) has been engaged in the capacity building activities for local governments in Kerala since its establishment in 1990. The Institute is supported by the Government of Kerala, as its nodal institution for training, research and consultancy for the Local Self-Government Institutions. The Institute engages in different capacity building activities of the local governments, both rural and urban. We Nivedya M S -) & Dhanya A Mohanan -), VIIth Semester students of Department of Development Economics, College of Cooperation Banking & Management, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, has done internship under the guidance and supervision of Dr. J. B. Rajan(Assistant Professor) from 2016 October 17th to 2016 November 16th at KILA. During our tenure, we was given through orientation on different segments of the institution and had exposure to the operational areas to learn and gain knowledge on local governance and decentralization. We participated in local body level preparation workshop for BRICS international conference to be held on Nov 3-5 2016. Four panchayats and two municipalities were participated in the workshop, among them four panchayats and a municipality was selected for field visit for BRICS international conference. Ten students were divided into five groups of two members. We were allotted to Thalikulam Grama Panchayat of Thrissur district, to prepare the hand book for BRICS international conference. We had done a preliminary visit to panchayat on 14th October 2016 for data collection. On 17th October 2016, we joined KILA for the internship 1|P ag e programme as a part our Experiential Learning. From 18 to 28 October, completed the work of handbook preparation for BRICS field visit. On 31st October 2016, we had a preliminary visit to Thalikulam Grama Panchayat for BRICS field visit. We had discussion with panchayat officials and elected representatives regarding field visit and visited major project sites of panchayat for ensuring arrangements in advance. Also we prepared the route map from Cochin to Thalikulam Grama Panchayat office and ensured the arrangements such as hall arrangements, Documents available with local body, Software demos, Public addressing system, projector etc. We make arrangements of lunch and tea at nearest hotel and make arrangements for site seeing at chettuva backwater. Get a golden opportunity to be a part of BRICS international conference on Participatory Local Budgeting. We act as coordinator in BRICS filed visit on 4th November 2016. We prepared two handbooks of Thalikulam Grama Panchayat. One hand book is prepared for field visit for BRICS Conference on Participatory Local Budgeting Organized by MopR in Association with LSGD & KILA. Other one is ‘Local Development Models: Thalikulam Grama Panchayat’. The Malayalam translation of ‘Local Development Models ‘were also prepared. Those books were published by KILA with ISBN certification. We also get an opportunity to participate in International Conference, Series-5 on ‘Marginalization, Poverty and Decentralization held on 19-22 November 2016. It was a nice platform to gain practical knowledge regarding Local Self-governance System in Kerala. Helps to improve organizing skill, communication skill and able to practice timely completion of work with punctuality. Moreover it develops us to builds our career in the future. 2|P ag e CONFERENCE ON PARTICIPATORY LOCAL BUDGETING 3-5 November 2016, Kochi-Kerala Participatory Local Budgeting (PLB) is a process of democratic deliberations and decision-making, and a type of participatory democracy, in which ordinary people decide how to allocate part of a municipal or public budget. PLB is being practiced in Brazil on a large scale. In India and also in South Africa Participatory Local Planning (or Budgeting) is being practiced, although on a limited scale. There is a rich repository of knowledge and experience in BRICS countries. These countries can learn from the good practices, achievements and challenges of other countries. To promote knowledge exchange among the BRICS countries on PLB, Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a three day Conference at Kochi (Kerala, India) on November 3-5, 2016. This included one-day field visit to rural and urban local government institutions in order to have interaction with various stakeholders and to gain firsthand experience on their functioning. At the Conference venue, an exhibition on self-governance and good practices was also organized in which exhibits from the BRICS countries were displayed. We Act as coordinator in field visit for BRICS Conference on Participatory Local Budgeting Organized by MoPR in Association with LSGD & KILA. Thalikulam Gram Panchayat situated in Chavakkad Taluk is a coastal Panchayat in close proximity to the Arabian Sea. The GP consisting of 16 wards is one of the few ISO 9001:2008 Certified GPs in Thrissur. The Thalikulam Gram Panchayat has a coastal line of 4.325 km out of which 3km is protected. The fisheries village of the Panchayat is spread over four wards. The GP possess 379 shopping centers and retains 12 government institutions. The GP has formed 236 Kudumbasree units. During field visit, participants were shown presentation of Gram Panchayat on background, Plan formulation, working group formation, Gram Sabha and special Projects etc. this was followed by their interaction with Elected Representatives and working group members, school management committees etc. regarding Plan Processes, Gram Sabha, role in GP development plan formulation and Plan Implementation. A site visit was made to the village school and Public health Centre regarding special project implementation processes being followed on health and education. Participants also had fun at Snehatheeram Beach. 3|P ag e KILA’s International Conference Series- 5 MARGINALISATION, POVERTY AND DECENTRALISATION 19-22 November 2016, At KILA, Thrissur The Conference aims to deliberate on issues of marginalization, poverty and decentralization across the world and what lessons local self-government institutions, states and countries learn from Kerala’s experience in democratic decentralization and poverty alleviation in addressing concerns of marginalization, poverty, social and political exclusion etc. The best practices from other countries were also discussed. Since decentralization is considered an important prerequisite for addressing many social, economic and political concerns at local level, efforts was made to discuss the issues, alternatives, innovations and modalities for promoting the same in different contexts. Collective action and social movements in this regard was also discussed. Poverty is a multi-dimensional problem and it is closely linked with marginalization. The issues emerging in poverty alleviation require extensive discussion and dissemination of good practices for replication. Participation is another important aspect of decentralization and therefore papers are welcome to discuss emerging patterns of participation in various social, political and economic contexts. The papers on various aspects of marginalization, poverty and decentralization in local as well as global contexts were presented. We Act as coordinator and participated in International Conference on Decentralization, Poverty and Marginalization organized by KILA & LSGD. On the first day of conference, we act as resource person in the registration venue. On the second day of conference, there were technical sessions on various areas of development at panchayat level. There we act as coordinator in the presentation venue. Technical subjects had shared the best practices in matters relating to decentralization. On the third day of conference, the delegates were divided into seven groups and arranged field visits to seven Grama Panchayats of Thrissur district. It helps to gain practical knowledge regarding Local Self-governance System in Kerala. An exhibition of best practices by local governments also had been arranged in KILA campus. During the field visit, we act as mentors in field visit to Elavally Grama panchayat. We had visit with delegates from Brazil, France, Russia, Punjab, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. There we had discussion with panchayat officials and elected representatives about the development 4|P ag e activities of panchayat. Panchayat exhibited the books and records maintained by them. Then we visited major project sites of Panchayat area such as gas crematorium and ‘Jalanidhi’ Drinking Water Project. We also visited Chavakkad Beach for site seeing. Thus we get a valuable opportunity to interact with Foreign and National delegates. There were special sessions for sharing Kerala Experience led by Dr. T.M. Thomas Isaac, Hon. Minister for Finance, Dr. K.T. Jaleel, and Hon. Minister for Local Self Governments, Mr. S.M. Vijayanand, Chief Secretary, Mr. T.K. Jose, Principal Secretary, and Dr. V.K. Baby, Secretary, Dept. of Local Self Government, Government of Kerala, followed by field visits at KILA. 5|P ag e Gallery ABM 2013 Team with Dr. J. B. Rajan (Course Director KILA) ABM 2013 Team at BRICS international conference BRICS International Conference Team with Dr.P.Shaheena BRICS International Conference Team with Foreign Delegates BRICS International Conference Field Vist To Thalikulam Grama Panchayat A click with Thalikulam Grama Panchayat President ABM 2013 Team with Thomas Issac (Finance Minister, Kerala) A Click from KILA International Conference KILA Internatonal Conference Field Vist to Elavally Grama Panchayat Annexure Local Development Models: Thalikulam Grama Panchayat Thrissur District Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) Mulamkunnathkavu-P.O, Thrissur -680 581 Phone: Fax:- Email-Website: www.KILA.ac.in November 2016 Local Development Models: Thalikulam Grama Panchayat, Thrissur District November 2016 Chief Editor: Dr.P.P.Balan, Director, KILA Editor: Dr.J.B.Rajan, Course Director, KILA Associate editor: Umesh S, Faculty Social Development, KILA A .S. Prathap Singh, Training Associate, KILA Compiled by: Dhanya A Mohanan Interns, from Dept of Development Economics, College Nivedya M.S Banking & Management, Kerala Agriculture University Thalikulam Grama Panchayat secretary & Team ISBN:- DTP C.K.Sulochana Published by Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) Mulamkunnathkavu-P.O, Thrissur -680 581 Phone: Fax:- Email-Website: www.KILA.ac.in Printed at: Co-operative Press, Mulakunnathkavu, Thrissur PREFACE Following the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, decentralization efforts in the country have received increasing emphasis in several states. Decentralized governance of Kerala is considered as a model for other states of the country. The innumerable opportunities for participation which has been structured into Kerala's decentralization process has helped the poor in gaining confidence and in moving from lower levels of participation into higher forms of direct social action like management of facilities, creation of demand for services. There are a number of Grama Panchayats in Kerala that have formulated and implemented many innovative projects utilizing the possibilities of decentralized planning. KILA promotes decentralized planning through seminars, training and workshops. Thalikulam Grama Panchayat of Thrissur district has gain wide attention by formulating and implementing innovative projects to satisfy local development needs in an effective manner. This handbook is prepared for the participants of the training course on various aspects of decentralization in Kerala. I hope that functionaries of of Panchayat and develop innovative development interventions to address local development issues. .I am grateful to the KILA team consisting of Dr. J B Rajan, Assistant Thalikulam Grama panchayat Professor and the for documenting the best practice and coordinating the study visit of other Panchayat. November 2016 Dr.P.P.Balan Director, KILA Content 1. Kerala: A Profile……………………………………………………..1 2. Local Government System in Kerala: A Glance…………………….2 3. About Thrissur …….. …………………………………………...4 4. Thalikulam Grama Panchayat- At a Glance…………………………5 5. Thalikulam Grama Panchayat-General Information………….……...6 6. Map of the Grama Panchayat ………………………………… …….7 7. Elected Representatives of Grama Panchayat…………………..……8 8. Working groups of the Panchayat………………………………...….9 9. Sources of Funds…………………………………………………….10 10. Plan allocation and Utilization…………………………………..…..11 11. Model Project………………………………………………………..12 11.1 Scholarship for Physically and Mentally Challenged Students….....13 11.2 Athulyam SampoornaPrathamikaVidyabhyasam……………………. 16 11.3 Balasabha………………………………………………………... 19 11.4 Nambikadavu Beach Comfort Station……………………..……….. 21 11.5 Kudumbasree Trade Fair……………………………………….........23 1. Kerala: A Profile Area Source Kerala India Population (Million) 2011 Census 33.406 - Population Male (Million) 2011 Census 16.027 623.161 Population Female (Million) 2011 Census 17.379 587.565 Population Scheduled Caste (Million) Population Scheduled Tribe (Million) Density of Population (Persons per sq.km) Sex Ratio (F: M) 2011 Census 3.276 201.4 2011 Census 0.4848 104.3 2011 Census 860 382 2011 Census 1084 943 Death Rate (per 1000 population) Birth Rate (per 1000 population) Economic Review 13 7.00 7.2 Economic Review 13 14.80 22.1 Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 population) Economic Review 13 13.00 47 Maternal Mortality Rate ((per lakh/live birth) Life Expectancy at Birth Economic Review 13 81 212 2011 Census 74 64 Literacy Rate (%) 2011 Census 93.91 74.04 Literacy Rate- Male (%) 2011 Census 96.02 82.14 Literacy Rate-Female (%) 2011 Census 91.98 65.46 92845 68747 Per Capita Income at Current Price (INR)-2012-13 Major Crops Paddy, Rubber, Tapioca, Banana, Coconut, Black Pepper, Cardamom Major Industries Information Technology, Tourism, Agro based business, Readymade garments, Ayurveda medicines, Mining, Marine Products, Rubber based Industries 1 2. Local Government System in Kerala: A Glance  The State of Kerala is divided into 14 revenue districts.  Urban areas like towns and cities have Municipalities and Corporations respectively as the local government.  The District Panchayat, the district level local government, has jurisdiction over the rural areas of the district.  The rural area of each district is divided into Blocks with Block Panchayat as the local government unit.  There are 4 to 16 Block Panchayats in a district depending on the size and population.  Within the boundary of each Block exist the third tier of local governments known as Grama Panchayat.  Each Block may have 3 to 10 Grama Panchayat within their boundary. No. Local Government Level Total Number 1. Grama Panchayat Rural Village 941 2. Block Panchayat Rural Intermediate 152 3. District Panchayat Rural District 14 4. Municipality Urban Town 87 5. Municipal Corporation Urban City 6 Total 1200  There are no hierarchical relations within this system and so each one is autonomous from the other. They function in the framework of the principles of subsidiary and role clarity.  Elections to these local governments take place every 5 years.  Each local government is divided into wards/constituencies and each of them elects their representatives.  There are 21,905 Elected Representatives in the Local Government System. 2 Local Self Government Institutions of Kerala -2015 Sl. Local Government No. Total No. of No. of wards in each Local Wards Government Minimum Maximum 1. Grama Panchayat 15,962 13 23 2. Block Panchayat 2,076 13 23 3. District Panchayat 331 16 32 4. Municipalities 3,122 26 52 5. Municipal Corporations 414 55 100 Total 21,905 3 3. About Thrissur Thrissur District with its rich history, cultural heritage and archaeological wealth is called the Cultural Capital of Kerala. From ancient times, this district has played a significant role in the political history of South India. Many rulers and dynasties beginning with the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Tipu Sultan of Mysore and Europeans including the Dutch and the British have had a hand in molding the destiny of this region. Sri.Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran was the architect of the present Thrissur town. The word ‘Trichur’ is the anglicised version of Thrissur which again is the abbreviated form of ‘Thrissivaperur’ meaning the abode of Lord Shiva. The district got its name from the headquarters town. The amalgamation of Travancore and Cochin states was done on the 1 st July 1949 and the formation of Aikya Kerala later on the 1st November 1956. With effect from the 1st July 1949 a new district named Thrissur was formed with 6 Taluks and at present also there are 6 Taluks. With a total area is 3032 sq.kms, Thrissur district has 16 Block Panchayats, 88 Grama Panchayats, 6 Municipalities and one Municipal Corporation. Total population of the district is 29,74,2 62 which is 9.3% of total State Population and the fourth largest in the state. Density of population is 981 with literacy rate of 92.27. The dominant religions are Hindu, Christian and Muslim. Major agriculture crops in the district are paddy, banana, coconut, tapioca and vegetables. The district is described as the city of temples and the major temples are Vadakkumnathan Temple, Guruvayoor Temple and Irinjalakuda Koodal Manikyam Temple. Vadakkunnathan Temple is identified as a World Heritage Centre by the UNESCO and was conferred the ‘Award of Excellence’ in 2015. Kodungallur is the abode of Cheraman Juma Masjid, the first mosque in India whose construction dates back to 629 AD. The largest church in India and the third tallest in Asia, Our Lady of Dolours Basilica, a Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is Thrissur ’s proud possession. This church is popular for its Indo-Gothic style which sprawls over an area of 25000 square feet, decorated with murals, images of saints and scripts. Thrissur is studded with places of scenic beauty attracts tourists from all over the world. 4 4. Thalikulam Grama Panchayat –At a Glance Thalikulam Grama Panchayat is situated in Chavakkad taluk .Grama Panchayat was formed in January, 1962. Thalikulam is a coastal Panchayat near to the Arabian Sea, with a total area of 10.89sq.km, this coastal Panchayat is situated 20 km to the south of the famous Guruvayoor Temple. This Grama Panchayat consist of 16 wards with a population of 24180(as per 2011 Census). The Panchayat shares its border with Vadanappilly Grama Panchayat on the North; Canoli Canal and Nattika Panchayat on the East; Arabian Sea on the West and Nattika Grama Panchayat on the South. Thalikulam fisheries village is spread over four wards of Thalikulam Grama Panchayat. The costal wards of this village are 1, 10, 11 and 12.The Panchayat has a coastal line of 4.325 km out of which 3km is protected. The Panchayat has one fish market and one landing center of fishing boats. The Panchayat has 379 shopping centers and 12 government institutions. The Panchayat has 236 kudumbasree units. In Thalikulam Panchayat there are 26 Anganwadis and 4 LP schools. There are 12 public wells and 3 public ponds in the panchayat. Snehatheeram beach has been a recent attraction in Thalikulam. Snehatheeram, means’ love shore’, is 3 km away from Thalikulam and 30km away from Thrissur town a wonderful place to spend a day or evening with family. This is one of the few ISO 9001:2008 Certified Panchayats in Thrissur. Paddy and coconut cultivation are the main agricultural activities. In olden days, people of Thalikulam underwent a lot of social and economic exploitation. The situation changed after the enactment of the Land Reforms Act 1967, whereby the actual tillers of soil become the owners of land they cultivated. 5 5. Thalikulam Grama Panchayat: General Information 1 Name of the Village Panchayat Thalikulam 2 Name of the Block Panchayat Thalikulam 3 Name of District Thrissur 4 Taluk Chavakkad 5 Assembly Constituency Nattika 6 Parliament Constituency Thrissur 7 Address of the Village Panchayat Thalikulam Grama Panchayat Office, Thalikulam P.O., Thrissur 8 Area [km2] 10.89 sq.km 9 Number of Wards 16 10 Total Population (2011) 24180 11 Male Female Sex Ratio (Female: Male) - 12 Population of Scheduled Castes 4385 13 No: of BPL* Families 2415 14 Density of Population 2221 15 No of pucca house 3244 16 No of kuccha house 3028 17 18 Literacy Boundaries 91.59 North East West South Vadanappilly Grama Panchayat Canoli canal, Nattika Grama Panchayat Arabian Sea Nattika Grama Panchayat *BPL-Below Poverty Line 6 6. Map of Thalikulam Grama Panchayat N 7 7. Elected Representatives of Panchayat -) Ward No. Name of Ward Name of the Ward Member Status 1. Pallikkadavu Mrs.Pramila Sudarsanan Member 2. Triveni Mrs.Sindhu Shajil Member 3. Puthukulam Mr .P A Shihab Member 4. Puliyamthuruth Mrs .K Rajani President 5. Pulampuzha Mr .M K Babu Vice President 6. High School Mr .E P K Subhashithan Standing Committee Chairman 7. Panchayat Office Mr .P R Ramesh Member 8. Puthenthodu Mrs.Sajitha P I Standing Committee Chairperson 9. Nambikadavu Mrs .Sandhya Ramakrishnan Standing Committee Chairperson 10. Aryampadam Mr .E V Krishnagosh Member 11. Kaithakkal South Mrs .A T Nena Member 12. Poosarithodu Mr .Haroon Rasheed Member 13. Kaithakkal Mr .P S Sulfikar Member 14. Pathamkallu West Mrs.Sumana Joshy Member 15. Tharisu Mr. P I Shoukathali Member 16. Thambankadavu Mrs .Sindhu Balan Member 8 8. Working Groups of the Panchayat # Name of Working Group Records, Convener [Elected Representative] [Official] 1 Accounts, Delivery 2 Agriculture & Allied Sectors (Soil & [DSC] P S Sulfikar Water Conservation, Irrigation, Environment, Forestation) Agriculture Officer 3 Animal Husbandry Development Vetenary Surgeon 4 Small scale Industry [DSC] P I Shoukathali Village Officer 5 Fisheries [DSC] Sindhu Shajil Fisheries Inspector 6 Public Works (including Energy and [DSC] Krishnagosh E V Electricity) Asst. Engineer 7 Poverty Housing) Village Officer 8 Social Welfare [WSC] Sumana Joshy [ICDS Supervisor] 9 SC Development [WSC] P R Ramesh Village Officer 10 Women & Child Development [WSC] Jeeja Bhai ICDS Supervisor 11 Health [HESC] K A Haroon Rasheed Medical Officer 12 Drinking Water & Sanitation [HESC] A T Nena [Asst. Engineer] Reduction and Chairman Service [FSC] Pramila Sudarsanan & Diary [DSC] Sindhu Shajil (including [WSC] Sindhu Balan Secretary Extension Extension Extension (including Waste Management) 13 Education, Culture, Art, Physical, [HESC] Shihab P A Youth Welfare [Head Master/Mistress] FSC - Finance Standing Committee; DSC - Development Standing Committee; WSC - Welfare Standing Committee; HESC - Health & Education Standing Committee 9 9. Sources of Fund Sources # Year- 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 1 General 68,37,704 61,98,000 89,11,000 93,91,012 2 SCP 72,30,175 70,21,090 77,17,000 80,27,311 3 13thFC 31,79,634 37,94,721 56,69,026 54,40,074(14th FC) 4 KLGSDP 19,87,357 20,57,455 24,19,261 23,78,000 5 Maintenance Fund Road 53,91,617 62,54,745 69,28,043 72,52,032 NonRoad 5,55,825 18,72,526 22,52,607 28,57,371 6 Own Sources of Revenue 23,18,457 25,73,409 34,92,833 38,31,136 7 Beneficiary Contributions 10,52,656 35,15,570 34,57,600 - Others 2,00,94,798 1,98,95,493 1,36,85,564 TOTAL 4,86,48,223 5,31,83,009 5,45,32,934 8 1,17,35,249 5,09,12,185 10 10. Plan Allocation and Utilization (2014-15) # 1 2 3 4 5 - Plan General SCP FC KLGSDP Road Maintenance Fund Non Road Own Sources of Revenue Others Centrally Sponsored State Sponsored Block District Total 2014-15( in Rs) Outlay Utilization 89,11,000 73,07,433 77,17,000 74,06,689 56,69,026 43,32,907 24,19,261 41,261 69,28,043 69,28,011 %- 22,52,607 17,15,236 76 34,92,833 54,70,805 17,00,000 67,00,000 6,00,000 26,72,359 5,45,32,934 17,88,309 43,13,085 1,36,845 2,50,000 4,00,000 18,39,420 3,64,59,196 - 2015-16 # 1 2 3 4 5 - Plan General SCP FC KLGSDP Road Maintenance Fund Non Road Own Sources of Revenue Others Centrally Sponsored State Sponsored Block District Total 2015-16 ( in Rs) % Outlay 93,91,012 80,27,311 54,40,074 23,78,000 72,52,032 Utilization 92,67,035 71,61,587 43,47,006 23,16,004 67,37,482 - 28,57,371 24,19,028 85 38,31,136 34,27,775 5,00,000 66,50,000 3,96,230 7,61,244 5,09,12,185 26,68,425 4,17,375 4,23,136 16,75,642 2,96,230 7,61,244 3,84,89,194 - 11 11. MODEL PROJECTS Introduction Thalikulam Panchayat, one of the few ISO 9001:2008 Certified Panchayats in Thrissur District, has implemented numerous projects aiming at the overall development of the people in the Panchayat. The Panchayat had initiated 101 projects for the year 2014-15 and 82 projects for the year 2015-16. For carrying on its activities more effectively in the future, it has initiated the preliminary works for another 79 projects for 2016-17, which include spill over as well as new projects. The projects were implemented keeping in view of the guidelines provided by the State Government. The projects implemented by the Panchayat supported in the overall development of the socioeconomic standards of the people. This document introduces 5 model projects implemented by the Panchayat in the years 2014-15 and 2015-16.They are:  Scholarship for Physically & Mentally Challenged Students  Balasabha (Children’s Assembly)  Athulyam - Sampoorna Prathamika Vidyabhyasam (Comprehensive Primary Education entitled Athulyam)  Nambikadavu Beach Comfort Station  KudumbasreeTrade fair 12 Model Project: 1 11.1 Scholarship for Differently Abled Students (Comprehensive Primary Education) 11.1.1 Relevance In spite of being one of the neediest sections of the society, differently abled students have most often not benefited substantially from the growth in educational facilities that our state as a whole is witnessing. By providing the scholarships to the differently abled students, the project aims to improve their social security and living standards. 11.1.2 Beneficiaries In the year 2015-16, 69 differently abled students of the Grama Panchayat, mostly under 18 years of age are the beneficiaries of the project. These scholarships were given to such students who have disability more than 40%, based on the certificate given by the Medical Board. This includes students from the BUDS School. The BUDS, is a special school for the differently abled children is an initiative of the Panchayat and the Kudumbasree. Now there are 63 BUD’s schools in the state registered under the People with Disabilities act. Admission to these schools is open to young children battle with disabilities including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, blindness, deafness, and speech impairments due to cleft palates. The school provides medical attention, physical and mental therapy, mobility equipment, hearing aids, individual vocational and educational training and skills. 11.1.3 Activities This project aims at providing financial assistance mainly to those differently abled students, who hail from families with a poor financial background. The Panchayat provides scholarship per student as follows: Table 11.1.1 Items and Allowance amount per student Sl. No 1 2 3 Items Monthly Allowance Clothing Allowance Study Material Allowance Allowance Amount (in Rs.) 12,000 (1000 /month) for 1 year 800 per annum 1400 per annum 13 4 Travel Allowance Total 4800 (400 /month) for 1 year 19,000 The Panchayat provides scholarship to those who satisfy the below criterias:  Resident of Thalikulam Grama Panchayat.  More than 40% disability (medical certificate to be produced).  Children Less than 18 years 11.1.4 Implementation This project has been implemented by the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Supervisor since-. For the year 2015-16, the project was implemented during February, 2016 by the ICDS Supervisor. The steps in implementation is as follows:  Panchayat prepared a list of differently abled through Grama Sabha.  All the applications received by the Panchayat, were handed over to the ICDS Supervisor.  After the scrutiny of all the data, ICDS Supervisor prepared the final list of beneficiaries. Scholarships were distributed to the selected beneficiaries as Demand Draft. Table 11.1.2 Sources of Fund and Utilization (2015-16) Sl. No 1 2 Sources Development Fund Other Block Panchayat Allocation (Rs.) 2,95,859 1,95,000 Expenditures(Rs.) 2,95,859 1,95,000 3 Other District Panchayat 100,000 100,000 4 Finance Commission Grant 2,28,746 2,28,746 819605 8,19,605 TOTAL 11.1.5 Achievements   Panchayat was able to successfully complete this project for the year 2015-16. Allowance handed over to 69 differently abled students in the Panchayat which in turn supported them to meet their basic requirements. 14 11.1.6 Challenges  The list of beneficiaries is not complete. So few families failed to register their names in the Grama Sabha due to lack of awareness regarding the scheme.  To overcome this, Anganwadi workers were entrusted to find out all the differently abled in their respective localities. The Anganwadi Workers are also directed to fill up the application form on behalf of the differently abled in the Panchayat. 15 Model Project: 2 11.2 Athulyam - Sampoorna Pradhamika Vidyabhyasam (Comprehensive Primary Education) 11.2.1 Relevance Primary education has a positive impact on people’s lives and society. The basic goal of primary education is to uplift those who aren’t academically robust and help them sustain in a highly competitive world. Most importantly, primary education gives access to continue their education in the future also. Therefore the “Athulyam Sampoorna Prathamika Vidyabhyasam” Project has very important roles to play in nurturing an educated society. 11.2.2 Beneficiaries During the year 2015-16, 49 out of the 77 registrations had attended the equivalency examination conducted by the State Literacy Mission which is equivalent to the 4 th std. Out of the 49 attendees, 24 belonged to the SC Category and the rest are from the General category. Moreover, 44 among the 49 were women. The age group of the candidate ranged from 24 11.2.3 Activities This project aims at providing education equivalent to 4th std to illiterates above 17 years of age. The project is carried out with the support of Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority in the Thalikulam Grama Panchayat. The center has 3 instructors, 1 Resource Person and a cocoordinator from the SLM for the success full completion of the project. The center provided quality education to the registered students for 7 months and 49 students appeared for the equivalency test conducted on 7th June, 2016 wherein everyone had passed the exam. For those who have enrolled to work through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), the authorities provide study materials and support during their off days. Few items that involved expenditure during the activities are mentioned in the below table: 16 Table 11.2.1 Items of expenditure and their number/quantity Sl. Items Number Study Materials {Notebook -4 each, Pen-1 packet each, Pencil -1 packet 77 No 1 each and Slate-1 each} 2 Honorarium for Inspectors and Panchayat Coordinator 5 11.2.4 Implementation This project was implemented by the Panchayat under the supervision of Headmaster, Government L.P School Thalikulam North in 2015-16. The various stages of implementation of this project is given below  In the first stage, the Anganwadi Workers conducted surveys with support of the Literacy Mission, in their respective localities and prepared a list of interested and needy people.  In the next stage, awareness classes were conducted for the enrolled candidates at the Block level and Village level.  Tuition classes were organized during Sundays and other free times for a period of 7 months. Later on, 49 candidates out of 77 registered wrote the exam successfully on June 7, 2016. Table 11.2.2 Sources of Fund and Utilisation (2015-16) Sl. Sources Allocation (Rs.) Expenditures(Rs.) 100,598 100,598 99,402 99,402 200,000 200,000 No 1 Development Fund(13th Finance Commission Award) 2 Own Plan Fund Total 11.2.5 Achievements  The project was successfully able to provide quality primary education to 49 illiterates belonging to the age group ranging from 24-80. 17  All the 49 candidates who wrote the exam on 7th June, 2016 passed the exam successfully. 11.2.6 Challenges  The major challenge faced during the project was fear experienced by the candidates. Few of them were really worried about their age barriers too. This was controlled by extending support to such candidates through counseling sessions. 18 Model Project: 3 11.3 Balasabha (Children’s Assembly) 11.3.1 Relevance It is a structured neighborhood network concentrates in enhancing the capability of children. It helps children in realizing the importance of work and utilizing their holidays wisely. Also, it rejuvenates them mentally by developing the habits of reading and knowing the world around them. Panchayat is able to foster a generation wisely by promoting and supporting the activities of Balasabha. 11.3.2 Beneficiaries In 2015-16, 558 children (245 girls and 313 boys) in the age group of 518 years from Thalikulam Grama Panchayat were the beneficiaries of this project. 11.3.3 Activities  In May 2015, 2-day camp was organized with the participation of 68 students. In the camp the students were trained in making soaps, paper cups, candle, flowers etc.  During the camp, the Balasabha -members had discussions on various subjects .They read, learned and conducted quiz competitions.  In the same period, Balasabha members were encouraged in starting organic farming in their households. The Panchayat provided grow bags to members.  They were also given a platform for exhibiting their talents. In 2016, they have initiated in the formation of a Balapanchayat in Thalikulam. 11.3.4 Implementation During the year 2015-16, this project was carried on by the Panchayat under the supervision of ICDS Supervisor. Panchayat provides fund to the Kudumbasree for organizing Balasabha every year. 19 Table 11.3.1 Sources of Fund and Utilization (2015-16) Sl. No. 1 Sources Own Plan Fund Allocation (Rs.) 50,000 Expenditures(Rs.) 46,020 11.3.5 Achievements  This project was able to successfully train and revive the children belonging to Thalikulam Grama Panchayat. Through this the children were able to understand their appreciable role of work.  The project was also successful in inculcating the habit of reading among the children. 11.3.6 Challenges  Lack of awareness among children in the initial stages.  Time constraints of the children to participate in Balasabha frequently. 20 Model project: 4 11.4. Nambikadavu Beach Comfort Station 11.4.1 Relevance This project was implemented by the Thalikulam Grama Panchayat to provide better comfort facilities to people who comes to enjoy their leisure time. This facility plays an important role in providing better sanitation facilities to the tourists and local fishermen communities. 11.4.2 Beneficiaries The local fishermen communities and the visitors to Nambikadavu Beach and Snehatheeram Beach are the primary beneficiaries to this Project. 11.4.3 Activities Building and other infrastructure facilities were established within 3 months after the initiation of the project. 5 toilets for women and 4 toilets for men were constructed as part of the project. 11.4.4 Implementation Comfort Station project in Thalikulam Grama Panchayat was successfully completed under the supervision of the Assistant Engineer. The project was passed during the year- and was completed in the financial year-. . The various stages during implementation are as follows:  As per the suggestions from Grama Sabha, working group took the project.  Permission from District Planning Committee was obtained.  An estimate of the project was made and technical sanction from Assistant Executive Engineer was obtained.  Later on, tenders for the project were invited and the site was handed over for work to the contractor who quoted the lowest tender amount.  The building is given on lease to a private group in the Panchayat after an auction and the Panchayat received Rs.19600/- as the lease amount for 2015-16. 21 Table 11.3.1 Sources of Fund and Utilization (2014-15) Sl. No Sources Allocation (Rs.) Expenditures(Rs.) 1 Nirmal Puraskar Contribution 630,000 630,000 2 Development Fund 370,000 370,000 10,00,000 10,00,000 Total 11.4.5 Achievements  The project is very helpful in improving the sanitation in the beach area.  The Snehatheeram Beach is just 200 m away; this comfort station is useful in maintaining the cleanliness of this tourist spot too. 11.4.6 Challenges  Unavailability of land.  Maintenance problems. 22 Model project: 5 12.5 Kudumbasree Trade Fair 11.5.1 Relevance The objective behind the initiation of Kudumbasree Trade Fair was to strengthen the Kudumbasree Ayalkootam (neighborhood groups) by supporting them to market their organic products and encouraging dairy development. This project also aimed at supporting and inspiring women entrepreneurs in the Panchayat area. 11.5.2 Beneficiaries The 340 Kudumbasree Ayalkootams in Thalikulam Panchayat were the beneficiaries of the project. Moreover, the society as a whole benefited from the project, as the products marketed by these units were organic and natural. 11.5.3 Activities In 2015-16, the Ayalkoottams organized a Trade Fair for 4 days with the support of Thalikulam Grama Panchayat. The major items exhibited and marketed were dress materials stitched by them, organic vegetables and fruits, and other products made by them. 11.5.4 Implementation This project was successfully completed in the year 2015-16 by the Kudumbasree under the supervision of the Village Extension Officer (VEO). Table 11.5.1 Sources of Fund and Utilization Sl. No 1 Sources Finance Commission Grant Total Allocation (Rs.) Expenditures(Rs.) 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 11.5.5 Achievements 23  This project was beneficial to the Kudumbasree Ayalkootams. It was successful in encouraging the entrepreneurial skills of women in the Panchayat and encourages dairy development.  It has also paved the way for women empowerment in Thalikulam Grama Panchayat. 11.5.6 Challenges  Lack of funds.  Lack of marketing skill of members 24