Development Standing Committee
Development Standing Committee
| Sl. No. | Ward | Councillor / Member | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erumapetty (2) | Raji Soman | Chairperson, Development Standing Committee |
| 2 | Kuttanchery (4) | Manikandan / Shaibu K. V. | Member, Development Standing Committee |
| 3 | Mangad (6) | Meena Shalomon | Member, Development Standing Committee |
| 4 | Kundannur Chungam (12) | Satheesh Kumar K. | Member, Development Standing Committee |
| 5 | Kundannur South (15) | Frijo / Frijo Vadukoot | Member, Development Standing Committee |
🌱 Major Responsibilities of the Development Standing Committee
The Development Standing Committee is an important committee responsible for leading the overall development of the Grama Panchayat, progress in productive sectors, land utilisation, and infrastructure development.
📋 1. Core Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of annual and five-year plans for the socio-economic development of the Panchayat.
- Supervise and promote agriculture, soil conservation, animal husbandry, dairy development, small-scale industries, and fisheries.
- Regulate land utilisation within the Panchayat and formulate programmes to make fallow land suitable for cultivation.
- Coordinate activities related to the cooperative sector.
🏗️ 2. Maintenance and Regulation
- Undertake the construction and maintenance of markets, public toilets, slaughterhouses, and other facilities under the Panchayat.
- Supervise Panchayat-owned farms and seed production centres.
- Collect and maintain statistics relating to agriculture and allied sectors.
ℹ️ Importance of the Development Standing Committee
The Development Standing Committee plays a crucial role in providing direction to the development activities of the Grama Panchayat and ensuring social and economic progress. Its major objective is to ensure the sustainable development of the Panchayat through agriculture, industries, land utilisation, public infrastructure development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of development programmes.