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Sasthamcotta Block Panchayat Launches Anti-Drug Activities under Operation Thoofan-2.0

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Waste Management Systems - Summary Waste management is an important system that ensures cleanliness and public health. Waste is segregated at source into organic, inorganic and hazardous. Organic waste is treated through composting, vermicomposting and biogas. Inorganic waste is collected and subjected to...

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Act and Rule

The main objective of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act is to strengthen democracy through local self-government institutions and implement local development activities with the active participation of the rural people. It makes the Gram Sabha and the Panchayat the main centers of activity, plans are made...

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To create a self-respecting and self-sufficient rural society through sustainable and integrated development. To provide services to the people in a time-bound manner. Sasthamcotta Block Panchayat implements sustainable and inclusive development projects through people's participation, with a strong focus on...

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Panchayat

The Block Panchayat is the intermediate tier in Kerala’s three-tier system of local self-government. It is an important institution that ensures coordination between the Gram Panchayats and the District Panchayat, while planning and implementing rural development activities.The primary objective of the Block Panchayat is to ensure the social, economic, and cultural development of the region. It plays a crucial role in areas such as agriculture, animal husbandry, healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, welfare schemes for persons with disabilities and senior citizens, poverty alleviation, employment generation, and infrastructure development.Comprising elected representatives, the Block Panchayat identifies the needs of the people, formulates various development projects, and...

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)

Reshmi Renjith

President

B Sivasankara Pillai

Vice President & Chairperson Standing Committee for finance

Indu S

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

K Sivaprasad

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Welfare

Meharunnisa Beegom

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Health and Education

Santhosh Kumar S

Secretary, Block Panchayat

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At a glance

Sasthamcotta Block Panchayat is situated in Kunnathur Taluk of Kollam District, Kerala. The region is enriched by the presence of Sasthamcotta Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Kerala, and the famous Sree Dharma Sastha Temple located nearby, which add significant natural and cultural value to the area. The Block Panchayat plays a vital role in planning and implementing development activities for several Grama Panchayats under its jurisdiction.Sasthamcotta Block Panchayat has achieved notable progress in the fields of agriculture, healthcare, education, environmental sanitation, and water conservation. Through effective coordination among the constituent Panchayats and the implementation of model development initiatives, the Block Panchayat has emerged as one of the leading Block Panchayats in the state.District: KollamTaluk: KunnathurDistrict Panchayat: KollamAssembly Constituency: KunnathurParliamentary Constituency: MavelikkaraTotal Wards: 15Area: 118.41 sq. kmPopulation: 142,274