Model Projects of Panchayat
LIFE Mission Housing Project
Under the LIFE Mission Scheme, Velloor Grama Panchayat constructed and handed over houses to 13 landless and homeless families.
Although post-independence India and Kerala have made significant progress in development, many families in Kerala still remain landless and homeless. The LIFE Mission is a flagship initiative of the Government of Kerala aimed at fulfilling the long-cherished dream of owning a home for such families.
As part of this mission, the Panchayat completed a housing project on land that was received free of cost and handed over the completed houses to the beneficiaries.
A 65-cent plot of land, which had been inherited by Dr. Rajalakshmi and Sri. Babu as family property, was generously donated to the Panchayat in memory of their late mother. Through the LIFE Mission, 13 eligible landless and homeless families were provided with houses in a time-bound manner.
The beneficiaries were selected strictly according to the list prepared by the LIFE Mission authorities. Each house has an area of 420 sq. ft. and includes:
Two bedrooms
A hall
A kitchen
Water connection
Electricity connection
The construction cost of each house was approximately ₹4.40 lakh, which included:
₹4 lakh assistance under the LIFE Mission
Wages received through the MGNREGS scheme
Assistance from the Sanitation Mission for toilet construction
In total, 118 families in Velloor Grama Panchayat have been provided with safe and secure housing under the LIFE Mission.
Kudumbashree Mission Projects
Women Self-Help Groups
Kudumbashree promotes micro-enterprises, credit support, and production units to economically empower women.
People’s Hotels (Janakeeya Hotels)
Affordable meals are provided through Janakeeya Hotels, supporting the vision of a hunger-free Kerala.
Agricultural Groups
Agricultural collectives formed through Kudumbashree encourage local farming and sustainable agricultural practices.
Effective Implementation of MGNREGS
The Panchayat effectively implements the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), ensuring up to 100 days of wage employment for unskilled rural workers.
Major activities include:
Pond construction
Cleaning of canals and streams
Construction of concrete and tiled roads
Agricultural activities
Goat shed construction
Poultry shed construction
Laying of coir geotextiles
These activities contribute significantly to rural development and livelihood security.
Safe Drinking Water Projects
The Panchayat ensures access to clean drinking water through:
Cleaning of existing wells
Installation of new borewells
Supply of water through public taps
Various projects are also implemented to protect and conserve water resources.
Model Interventions in the Health Sector
Aardram Mission
Primary Health Centres have been upgraded into Family Health Centres (FHCs) to provide better treatment and preventive healthcare services.
Communicable Disease Control
Mosquito control and sanitation activities are carried out regularly to prevent the spread of diseases.
Educational Development Initiatives
The Panchayat supports public education through:
Establishment of libraries
Distribution of study materials
Improvement of school infrastructure
Supply of periodicals and newspapers to recognized libraries and schools
Swimming training programmes
Digital learning facilities
These initiatives strengthen the public education system and improve learning opportunities.
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
The Panchayat undertakes several initiatives for environmental conservation, including:
Cleaning of rivers and streams
Planting and conservation of mangroves
Establishment of biodiversity parks
These projects reflect the Panchayat’s commitment to ecological sustainability and biodiversity conservation.