Health-Education Standing committee

       

കാമിലമോൾ വാർഡ് -17 ആരോഗ്യ സ്റ്റാൻഡിംഗ് കമ്മറ്റി

                                  

Kamila Mol                             Abbas M                            Sabira K                          Swapna P

Ward 17                                   Ward 8                                  Ward 15                           Ward 18

Chairperson

Health Education Standing Committee                                                       

Health and Education Standing Committee

Duties of the Health and Education Standing Committee

According to the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, the Health and Education Standing Committee in a Grama Panchayat is a permanent committee responsible for coordinating public health, sanitation, and educational development activities. The major responsibilities of the committee are given below:

  1. Protection of Public Health
    Organize various health programmes and awareness activities for protecting public health.
  2. Sanitation Activities
    Supervise environmental cleanliness, waste management, and sanitation activities.
  3. Disease Prevention Activities
    Coordinate communicable disease control measures, vaccination programmes, and health camps.
  4. Supervision of Health Institutions
    Monitor the functioning of health sub-centres, family health centres, hospitals, and related institutions.
  5. Drinking Water and Sanitation Facilities
    Ensure the availability of safe drinking water, public toilets, and sanitation facilities.
  6. Educational Development
    Formulate and implement projects for improving the educational standards within the Panchayat.
  7. Supervision of School Activities
    Monitor the infrastructure and educational activities of government and aided schools.
  8. Student Welfare Activities
    Support student welfare schemes such as educational assistance, scholarships, and nutrition programmes.
  9. Literacy Activities
    Organize literacy mission programmes and continuing education activities.
  10. Health and Education Awareness
    Conduct awareness programmes on health, nutrition, hygiene, and the importance of education.
  11. Women and Child Health Protection
    Lead health protection programmes for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children.
  12. Coordination with Related Departments
    Implement projects in coordination with departments such as Health, Education, and Social Welfare.

Responsibilities of the Health and Education Standing Committee

As per the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, the Health and Education Standing Committee of the Grama Panchayat is a permanent committee responsible for coordinating activities related to public health and education. The major responsibilities are as follows:

  • Conduct public health protection activities.
  • Supervise sanitation activities including environmental cleanliness and waste management.
  • Coordinate communicable disease control and immunization programmes.
  • Monitor the functioning of health centres, hospitals, and related institutions.
  • Ensure safe drinking water supply and sanitation facilities.
  • Formulate projects for educational development within the Panchayat.
  • Take measures to improve school infrastructure and educational standards.
  • Support student welfare schemes and educational assistance programmes.
  • Organize literacy programmes and continuing education activities.
  • Conduct awareness programmes related to health and education.
  • Lead health protection programmes for women and children.
  • Implement various projects in coordination with Health, Education, and Social Welfare Departments.