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Success Stories Monsoon Mirrors THADDESA MITHRAM– Success Stories – Series No. 3, July 2015

THADDESA MITHRAM Local Government Service Delivery Project Project Management Unit Local Self Government Department 4th Floor, Trans Towers, Vazhuthacaud – 695014 0471 2333011, 2333015 [email protected] www.klgsdp.org www.facebook.com/KLGSDP Thaddesa Mithram SUCCESS STORIES

1. Infrastructure for Connectivity 4

2. Education, Health, Social Services 6

3. Energy Generation 21

4. Income Enhancing and Public Safety 23

5. Modernisation of LSGIs 26

6. Waterfront Development & Beautification 30

7. Water Supply 31 Infrastructure for Connectivity

Uzhamalackal Grama Panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district has com- pleted the concreting of the 145 metre Paruthykuzhi-Koopil Ela road. The road concreting work has been completed utilis- ing the Performance Grant share of KLGSDP. The total cost of the project is Rs 4,00,000. The road starts from Paruthykuzhi junction and ends at Koopil Ela. The road remained muddy earlier and the citizens found it difficult to use during rainy season. Around 125 families benefit- ted directly from the project. The road was constructed with side protection wall and a natural drainage was maintained. The outcome of the project was easy ac- cess to road, easy access to service centre and transport facilities, increased employ- ment opportunities and economic status of women. The easier access to school even reduced the dropping out of girl children from schools.

Kulakkada Grama Panchayat in district has construct- ed a bridge across the rivulet Erappan- thode. It is a concrete slab culvert measur- ing 3.5 ft. width and 5 m length. The bridge helps small vehicles cross the river. The total project cost is Rs 9,00,000.

Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 5 The Tanur Grama Panchayat of Malappur- am district has completed the construction of the 150metre Tanur- bypass road. The landmark project, implemented during 2012- 13, is funded entirely by Performance Grant share of KLGSDP. The total cost of the project is Rs 31,00,000. The road starts from Tanur bus stand and ends at Tanur-Tirur road. Apart from increas- ing road connectivity, the project aims at re- ducing traffic congestion and overcrowding caused by the ever increasing traffic. It en- sures saving of half a kilometre distance when compared to the direct road access from Ta- nur main junction to Tanur Bus stand. The road is constructed with drainage and side length of the drainage and this will double up as protection wall. The width of the double lane road a footpath for the pedestrian. The drainage is con- is 7.5m, which has been cambered from centre structed with drain holes at every 3m span which to sides having a bell mouth entrance of around take care of the water to be drained away from the 8.5m. surrounding areas of the road. The drainage for the project is constructed The proposed second phase of the project with depth of 1.50 m and provided with cover slab in 2013-14 will connect the road to the new bus of 1m. The cover slab is provided for the entire stand. The cost estimate is Rs 30,20,000. The Thondernad Grama Panchayat in posed for the extension of this road. Many families carried out the concreting of are residing in this area. The existing footpath is Korome-Rattakolli footpath. There was proj- steep and narrow and therefore tarring is not pos- ect for the concrete work of this footpath with a sible. Concrete is done for 82 m. Total Project cost length of 52 m length and width of 2.5 m through of Rs 2,00,000 was met from Performance Grant the beneficiary committee last year. share of KLGSDP. As the continuation of this road, a project is pro-

6 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories Education, Health, Social Services

Thrikkadavur Grama Panchayat in has constructed three classrooms in the Government Upper Primary School (UP) Ku- reepuzha – an old prestigious school for UP students numbering 450. The classrooms are constructed exclusively for pre-primary students - LKG (lower kindergarten) and UKG (upper kinder- garten). In the LKG, 38 students are studying, whereas 42 children are studying in the UKG sec- The project is highly useful especially tion. Two teachers han- for the children from the rural area of dle classes. One room is the Panchayat. The total Project cost for playing materials. The of Rs 22, 00,000 is met from the Perfor- plinth area is 157 sq.m. mance Grant share.

nanthapuram district has taken the initiative to make quality investments in the child care sec- tor. The Grama Panchayat has utilised the Perfor- mance Grant share provided as part of the KLGS- DP to construct new buildings for Anganwadis. Most of them were functioning in rented, di- lapidated structures often causing threat to the security of children and staff. The new buildings have the following facilities: baby-friendly toilet, drinking water facility, proper ventilation, good class room, hygienic kitchen and store room, and compound wall with gate.

The Anganwadis have been functioning in the Grama Panchayats as part of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) of the Government of . The Anganwadis are centres providing multiple facilities to children and mothers. With the changing times, they are expanding the hori- zon of services by offering services to teenagers as well. In many places, the functioning of the An- ganwadis is however hit by poor infrastructure. The Pangode Grama Panchayat in Thiruva- Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 7 The activities taken up as part of the construction of the new buildings are: building construction, plastering, painting, flooring, tiles work, colourful painting, and electrical fitting. Each Anganwadi is estimated to benefit on an average 500 families especially women and children.

The following Anganwadis are renovated: 1. Kadumankuzhi The new concrete building has an area of 42m2. The Project cost is Rs 8, 24,893. 2. Kanchinada The new concrete building has an area of 35m2. The Project cost is Rs 6, 89,310. 3. Kulamamkuzhi The new concrete building has an area of 42m2. The Project cost is Rs 8, 04,258. 4. Maranadu The new concrete building has an area of 37m2. The Project cost is Rs 7, 50,000. 5. Pulippara The new concrete building has an area of 42m2. The Project cost is Rs 8, 92,766.

8 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories All classrooms were laid with tiles. The Anganwadi had clean kitchen with store room and small util- ity room. The work on the compound wall for the Anganwadi was progressing. The total area of the building was 35.5 sq. metres. Twenty-five children were attending the An- ganwadi. All the children had proper uniform. Before completion of the present building construction, the Anganwadi used to function in a rented, old shed with inadequate facilities.

Poovachal Grama Panchayat of Thiruvanan- thapuram district utilised the Performance Grant to carry out the construction of Anganwadi build- ing in Kuzhiyamkonam near Pezhumoodu. The Anganwadi was completed with Performance Grant share, 13th Finance Commission share and Own fund of the Panchayat. The total cost of the project was Rs 6, 60,000; of which the share of Per- formance Grant was 5, 09,653. The construction ensured necessary facilities for children who spend the day in the Anganwa- di. The construction ensured drinking water facil- ities, baby-friendly toilet and proper ventilation.

The Vellarada Grama Panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district con- structed Vazhiyambalam, wayside resting hub-cum-recreation place at Kovilloor (9 sq.m.). The floor was tiled and stone bench was covered by granite. The yard was finished with interlocking work. The building was provided with tube lights and fan. Decorative compound wall was con- structed around the structure. The total project cost of Rs 6, 00,000 was met from the Perfor- mance Grant share of the Panchayat. People make use of the facili- ties between 6.00 am and 8.00 pm. Around 30-50 persons use it as resting place, waiting shed and also place for reading newspaper. For se- nior citizens, it functions as a place for get-together, gathering, and sharing. The structure also has the potential to emerge as a venue for cultural events. Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 9 The Municipality in Thiruva- Municipality provides indoor and outdoor game nanthapuram district renovated the Municipal facilities. The school has computer, television and Nursery School for nursery children. The school DVD player to help the children experience smart was renovated utilising the Performance Grant classroom. share of Rs 5, 17,850 and Development fund. The The Municipality provides nutritious food and total cost of the completion of school auditori- drinking water facilities to the students for main- um and renovation of the old building was Rs 12, taining better health. Students are provided uni- 22,500. forms and ID cards and school bus facilities free of In the second stage, with the support of Perfor- cost. mance Grant and Development fund, the Mu- nicipality renovated the old building (150 sq.m) by laying tails in the floor and all rooms, and painting. It also constructed a new auditorium (63 sq. m.) in front of the old building. Plastering, painting works, tiles works were completed and interlocking tiles were laid in the court yard. The nursery had proper compound wall with gate. The nursery school has 46 students from pre- KG to UKG. The staff in the nursery includes two teachers, two ayahs, and one driver. The nursery school has well-furnished smart study room with wooden chair and wooden desk. The classroom has fans and lights providing proper ventilation and light. It also boasts of clean kitchen using gas for cooking, open veranda, and open audi- torium, and spacious courtyard for playing. The

The Aryanad Grama Panchayat in Thiruva- project. Earlier the Anganwadi was functioning in nanthapuram district constructed a new building a rented building. for an Anganwadi at Kottackakom near Ary- The total cost of the project was Rs 7, 97,014 . The Anganwadi was a necessity in a rural which was met from the Performance Grant share area. About 1500 persons had benefitted from the of KLGSDP. 10 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories The Government Taluk Hospital, has been functioning for more than 60 years. Till recently, only basic facilities have been available for the poor patients. The shortage of funds is the main reason for such a situation. In the circumstance, Punalur Municipality has decided to implement two prestigious projects utilising Performance Grant as part of KLGSDP.

1. Government Taluk Hospital Palliative Care Unit Building The existing 20-year old build- ing has been renovated as a pal- liative care unit in the Ground Floor. The estimate amount is Rs 10, 00,000 of which Performance Grant share is Rs 9, 27,406. About 20 critically ill patients are given palliative care simultaneously. An ambulance and medicines are provided free of cost by the Municipality using Develop- ment Fund and donation from the public. One nurse is appoint- ed temporarily apart from the regular staff of the hospital.

2. Government Taluk Hospital Geriatric Ward Building Improvements The first floor to the said palliative care unit building has been constructed with GI sheet roofing for Geriatric Ward. The total cost is met from the Performance Grant share of Rs 20, 50,000. Currently, dialysis for 10 kidney patients is conducted at a time. Two technicians and one nurse are appointed on daily wages exclusively for the purpose besides the hospital staff. The ward is well furnished in- cluding necessary equipment and drugs. The treatment is provided free of cost using Development Fund and donation.

Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 11 The Karavaloor Grama Panchayat in Kollam district has constructed a new single storeyed building for Laboratory for the existing Prima- ry Health Centre. About 50 patients are utilizing the lab facility. The total project cost of Rs 1186195 is met from the Performance Grant share of KLGS- DP.

The Ittiva Grama Panchayat in Kollam Dis- trict has constructed a single storeyed build- ing with an area of 215 sq m. The building is well furnished with tiles, fur- niture and other facilities. Of the total Project cost of Rs 3468804, the Per- formance Grant share of KLGSDP is Rs 29, 68,804. The school is construct- ed in 15 cents of land donated by a resident. As per the register, there are 38 otherly abled children in the Panchayat who are the benefi- ciaries of the project. The regular attendance is around 20, including boys and girls. The BUDS School has two teachers and one ayah. Food is provided to the children free of cost

12 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories Karakulam Grama Panchayat in Thi- ruvananthapuram district has renovated the swimming pool for public and chil- dren utilizing the Performance Grant share of KLGSDP, Rs 25, 00,000. The two swimming pools in the Grama Panchayat were in a dilapidated condition earlier. The pools were modernized and interlocking tiles were laid in the footpath and surroundings. Four bathrooms were constructed. Office buildings were ren- ovated and compound wall was con- structed wherever it was missing. The pools now provide facilities to 200-odd swimming athletes in and around the Grama Panchayat. The Pan- chayat has arranged a swimming coach to give scientific training to those who come to the pool.

Karavaram Grama Panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district has constructed a new swimming pool for pub- lic and children as per their demand. The pool is locat- ed on 30-cents plot at Aazhamkonam in the heart of the Kallambalam town, near National Highway (-Kol- lam route). The total cost of the project is Rs 87, 47,085. Source of Funds Fund allocation Performance Grant share 10,00,000 Sports Council 10,00,000 District Panchayat 10,00,000 Block Panchayat 10,00,000 Grama Panchayat 47,47,085 Total 87,47,085 Tiles were laid on the footpath surrounding the swim- ming pool. The remaining area was converted into a lawn protected by metal grill. Outside the pool compound, separate bathrooms and dressing rooms for boys and girls were constructed with modern facilities. An office room was functioning for administrative purpose. Inter- locking tiles were laid in the courtyard of the bathrooms. The pool now provides training facilities to 100 chil- dren under the guidance of two trainers on every day morning from 6.30 am to 10.30 am in three shifts. The project has also benefited 200 swimming athletes in and around the Grama Panchayat. The Panchayat is able to provide venue for holding district and State-level swim- ming competitions.

Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 13 The homoeo dispensary under the Nation- sary daily. al Health Mission started functioning in 2010 in The total cost of the project Rs 9, 34,340 is met Padinjarathara Grama Panchayat in Wayanad from the Performance Grant share of KLGSDP. district. It had two medical officers and two staff. In addition, a multi-purpose hall is constructed Apart from people in Padinjarathara Grama Pan- on the first floor using Performance Grant share chayat people from nearby Panchayats like Vella- of KLGSDP. It has the following uses: 1. additional munda, Kottathara, , Edavaka, Thariy- waiting space for patients as almost 100-200 hun- od and Vengappally were the beneficiaries of the dred patients come here every day with each pa- project. Earlier the dispensary was functioning in tient accompanied by one or more bystander who two rooms of an old building, half kilometre away include children and aged people. The new facility from Padinjarathara town – only a consulting room is a relief to both the patients and the bystanders. 2. and pharmacy were there. The facilities like store all health-related meetings of the Grama Pancha- room, patient waiting area, toilet were not set up. yat, including training sessions for Asha workers From 1 November 2014 the dispensary started and palliative volunteers, are held at the mini hall. working in new building at Padinjarathara town. 3. conduct awareness classes for public including It was a renovated building built for other pur- students, mothers, parents, Kudumbashree work- pose almost seven years ago. It was renovated in a ers, and residents association on various health-re- much planned manner. lated issues. The facilities include spacious consulting room, The hall is constructed with ample ventila- pharmacy, reception, store room, staff rest room, tion and natural light. Two toilets and basins are ample waiting area for patients, separate area for included. Floor is paved with vitrified tiles. The feeding mothers, observation room, separate toi- hall can accommodate up to 200 persons. The let facility for staff and patients and toilet for phys- hall is accessible through a staircase from out- ically challenged. This has become more helpful side and this helps to conduct meetings after the for people because of added facilities and easy ac- working hours of the dispensary. cess. About 120 patients are utilising the dispen-

14 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories the school is more than 3,000. A teacher education centre, BEd Centre, too has been functioning in the school. The school started by the erstwhile Cochin royal family had a rich history dating back to pre-Independence era. It was established with the aim of providing modern educa- tion unlike the schools which provided only Sanskrit or re- ligious education. The school had some great teachers as well like legendary Malay- The Government Boys Higher Secondary alam poet Vyloppilli Sreedha- School in Thripunithura Municipality in Ernaku- ra Menon. lam district was renovated recently by the Munic- The school was in a dilapidated situation with ipality. leaking roofs and the like. The renovation was not The total project cost of the work was Rs 1, 70, sufficient to infuse fresh life into the school. Thus, 23.095, of this, Performance Grant share was Rs 1, the Municipality decided to reconstruct the school 09, 05,391. with the share of Performance Grant share as part The school has sections up to Plus two and vo- of KLGSDP. cational higher secondary. The total strength of

The Elayavoor Grama Panchayat in Rs 5, 96,000. Of which the Performance Grant district decided to provide additional facilities share was Rs 83,793, the Maintenance Fund Rs 5, to the existing resting place for the aged. The 03,554 and the Own Fund share was Rs 8,653. project was formulated for providing welfare to the weaker section of the society, especially geriatric persons. A provision for meeting hall was available in the present building sit- uated adjacent to the Panchayat Of- fice building. The Grama Panchayat decided to provide additional facili- ties like additional room for reading and recreation facility, toilet facility, and septic tank construction, laying interlock tiles in the yard, and truss work for the yard. The Grama Pan- chayat implemented the project as per the objective and estimate of the project. The beneficiaries got additional recreation and reading room, toilet facility and neatly inter- locked yard for conducting various programmes. The total cost of the project was Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 15 Balal Grama Panchayat in Kasargod district is a hilly Panchayat which has a high number of Sched- uled Caste/Scheduled Tribes and poor farmers. The people had to travel to Panathadi Commu- nity Health Centre (CHC) or Nileshwar CHC, 25 to 40 km away for their health needs. The Balal Grama Panchayat decided to set up a lab in Primary Health Centre (PHC) us- ing Performance Grant share. It allotted Rs 1, 80,350 for setting up the lab in Vellarikund PHC. The Panchayat also spent Rs 75,000 for purchasing equipment like microscope, semi auto analyser, and centrifu- gal fridge apart from furnishing the lab properly. The laboratory provides all types of routine check up of blood and urine. For families Below Poverty Line (BPL) the checkups except cholester- The hospital is visited on an average by 250- ol are provided free of cost. Only Rs 20 is charged 400 patients per day. For check up 40-70 patients for cholesterol checking whereas the private labs are coming to the lab. charge between Rs 70-100.

The Taluk hospital in the Municipality in district decided to put an end to the practice of thin spread of resources and pro- mote optimising the utilisation of scarce resourc- es. The local government decided to renovate the In-Patient wards at the Taluk Hospital under the Municipality. The Project was completed by renovating sev- en wards with ceramic tiles, and wall tiles in the existing building (650 sq. m). The hospital in Nil- ambur town provided succour to 84 in-patients directly and helped 1,000 persons daily. In each ward, 12 beds were arranged. The total Project cost is Rs 19, 00,000, of which the Performance Grant share is Rs 9, 50,000. Renovation of Dialysis centre & labour room toilet The Municipality spent Rs 1300000 for reno- vating the dialysis centre at the Taluk Hospital. The dialysis centre (650 sq. m.) was renovated by providing lift facility in the existing three-storeyed to the kidney patients. Five patients undergo dial- building and labour room toilet. The renovation of ysis a day at the Dialysis Centre. dialysis centre was completed by laying ceramic The total project cost is Rs 13, 00,000, of which tiles and wall tiles for ensuring hygienic ambience the Performance Grant share is Rs 7, 67,700. 16 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories The Piravom Grama Panchayat in has completed the renovation of children’s park and open air theatre. The park is aimed at fulfilling the recreational requirements of the children of the Panchayat. The open air theatre is intended as a platform for conduct- ing cultural activities. The people of the Panchayat are using the space for leisure activi- ties. During times of national fes- tivals, the Grama Panchayat uses the place, which is sitauted along a river as a pavilion for boat racing. In effect, the Project is catering to all sections of the citizens in the Grama Panchayat. The total cost of the project is Rs 21,48,954, of which the Perfor- mance Grant share is Rs 21,33,954.

Ichakkan Master Memorial Children’s Park is mance Grant share of 2013-14, Rs 3, 52,425 as Fi- located near the Government Fisheries School in nance Commission award amount and Rs 1, 47,574 the 13th ward of Engandiyoor Grama Panchayat of from Own fund. district. The park is built in the 14 cents of The Panchayat hopes that the Park will enable land donated to the Grama Panchayat. the development of physical and mental develop- The Panchayat spent Rs 10, 00,000 in total for ment of the children in the Grama Panchayat and the project. The break is: Rs 5, 00,000 from Perfor- adjacent areas.

Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 17 The Thekkumbhagom Grama Panchayat in Kollam district de- cided to make a holistic approach in the health sector. It took up the construction of a building for Sidha and Homoeo hospitals, and Pakal Veedu (Facility for the aged during day time) at Nadakavu. Homoeo and Sidha Hospitals had been function- ing in rented buildings. One single building houses all three institutions of the Panchayat. The two-storeyed building with a plinth area of 33 sq m housing the three institutions has sufficient of Rs 10000 per month on account of rent. The space and parking area. The patients, particularly Pakal Veedu is yet to start functioning. On an av- the aged, feel it very convenient as many related erage, 75 patients visit Homoeo Hospital and 100 facilities are provided at one space. The total proj- patients visit Sidha Hospital daily. The project is a ect cost of Rs 32, 00,535 is met by the Performance boon to the economically backward class. Grant share of KLGSDP. The Grama Panchayat is able to make a savings

The Grama Panchayat in Kozhi- For the construction of the stadium, Perfor- kode district is the first among the Grama Pancha- mance Grant share, Sports Council funds, GP- yats which had constructed an indoor stadium. Block-District Panchayats funds and funds of the The stadium is located in one acre plot in the heart Member of Parliament are used. The total project of the Nadapuram town in ward number 19 of the cost is Rs 3, 30, 00,000 and Performance Grant Panchayat. share is Rs 30, 00,000. The stadium has facilities for playing volleyball, The Panchayat authorities expect that the sta- basketball, shuttle badminton, etc. The gallery can dium will generate interest in sports among the accommodate 3,000 persons. Green room, stay youth of the Panchayat and surrounding areas. room, conference hall, etc are also arranged. 18 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories and farm equipment apart from convening meeting of farmers and labourers. The Panchayat has 1600 farmers, two labour corps and 40 agricultural labourers too. The Grama Panchayat has paddy farming in 3000 hectares, which is the highest in the Malam- puzha Block Panchayat. The new building is built in the compound where the Public Health Centre is situated adjacent to the Grama Panchayat office. The 138 sq.m building is constructed on the The Kodumbu GP in district con- first floor of the seed storage centre. structed a new building for the Krishi Bhavan. The building has hall, room for the officer, store Earlier the Krishi Bhavan which was functioning in room, and toilet. a building adjacent to the project was unable to The new building for Krishi Bhavan is located in meet the requirements of the farming community a place which is easily accessible for the citizens. in the GP. The project aimed at constructing a fa- The false ceiling is done in the building to reduce cility which could accommodate the plants, seeds, heat. The total Performance Grant share is Rs 15, 07,593.

The Urngattiri Grama Panchayat in Malap- chayat. The location lacked proper transportation puram district constructed a public cemetery in facilities and hence the Panchayat constructed a Ward number 10 in Thachanna village. The Pan- concrete approach road of 172 metres. As part of chayat did not have any other public cemetery ei- the project, a compound wall and a gate were con- ther in the whole of the Panchayat or in the nearby structed. The Panchayat prepared a byelaw for the area. The Panchayat spent Rs 9, 00,000 from Per- usage and maintenance of the cemetery. Based on formance Grant share of KLGSDP and Rs 11, 00,000 the byelaw, the Panchayat formed a Committee to from other sources. The cemetery was constructed look after the operation and maintenance of the on the 59 cents of land owned by the Grama Pan- cemetery. Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 19 A public cemetery is located at Valambur, three This helps avoid the possible pollution in and km away from the Palakkad- road in the around the cemetery. National Highway 213 in Angadippuram Grama During 2011-12 year, Rs 10, 00,000 was spent Panchayat of . for the construction of the cemetery. Performance The cemetery functions using gas. It has a chim- Grant share was Rs 4, 40,000. During 2012-13, Rs ney with a height of 30m. The smoke and other 23, 00,000 was spent for the project. Performance stuff emanating during the cremation process Grant share was Rs 10, 00,000. The Grama Pancha- emit through the chimney after water treatment. yat received Rs 10, 00,000 as Government funds.

People find it extremely difficult to contin- ue their normal life after treatment like spinal cord surgery, diseases like cancer, and fatal accidents. The Maniyur Grama Panchayat in Kozhikode district has taken up palliative care for such patients in an organised manner. Hundreds of volunteers including teachers, government employees, retired persons, and social workers have been working in the field in the Panchayat. The work was earlier based out of the Prima- ry Health Centre. Later on, however, the need for a separate building was accepted by all. The new building was built on an area of 97.96 sq m consisting of a ramp, veranda, hall, consulting room and toilet. The total project cost of Rs 14, 00,000 was met from the Performance Grant share of the Panchayat. The palliative care centre is located in the same compound as that of the Primary Health Centre. Maniyur Grama Panchayat has more than 300 patients who need palliative care. At present they are provided only home care. With the new project, the out patients too can be taken care of. 20 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories A cemetery used to function in the Municipality in Malappuram district for quite long. The cemetery with com- pound wall was used to cremate bodies brought from within the Municipality and neighbouring Grama Panchayats. The methods of cremation were: burial, cremating using coconut fibre and coconut shell, cremating using only firewood. During monsoon, the citizens found it difficult to carry out the cre- mation works as it had no roof. A proper cemetery was a long standing demand of the residents of the Municipality. The total project cost of Rs 13, 00,000 was met from the Per- formance Grant share of KLGSDP. As part of the project, one unit using only coconut fibre and shell and another one us- ing only firewood was set up. A separate building was set up because smoke would be emitted for a long time while using coconut shell and fibre. Chimneys were built above the roof level for reducing the emission level thus reducing the impact on the environment.

Thodupuzha Municipality in constructed a gas-fired crematorium as it was the long-pending demand of the majority of the residents. People owned only few cents of land and they were unable to carry out cre- mation of the deceased properly. The crematorium has pollution certificate. The Municipality has been charging a nominal fee for the maintenance of the crematorium. The crematorium will help reduce environ- mental pollution too as it functions using mod- ern technology. The total Project cost is Rs 64, 30,000, of which Performance Grant share is Rs 32, 51,434. An additional amount of Rs 2, 19,821 is allotted from Performance Grant to carry out the finishing work.

Thrikkadavaur Grama Panchayat in Kollam dis- trict has constructed a new building for the Com- munity Health Centre (CHC) at Mathilil. The CHC has three rooms, kitchen and toilet and the building is well furnished. The plinth area of the CHC is 108 sq. m. A doctor and a JHI render services in the CHC by turn. About 100 patients including lactating mothers utilize the facility. The CHC building compound has sufficient parking area as well. The total Project cost is Rs 11, 00,000, of which Rs 10, 00,000 is met from the Perfor- mance Grant share of KLGSDP. Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 21 Energy Generation

Irinjalakuda Municipality in has installed solar panels in the office to meet the rising electricity bills. ANERT has prepared the estimate and tendered the work. The Municipality is now able to meet the electricity needs from the power produced from the project. As part of the project, 90 solar panels have been installed to produce 25Kw electricity. Discussions are on to sell the power produced on holidays to Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The total cost of the project Rs 50, 00,000 is met from the Performance Grant share of KLGSDP.

22 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories voltaic mono crystalline panels with mounting structure (hot dipped gal- vanised) and 20 number of 10kVA/120V solar hybrid UPS and charge controller. The project was completed utilising the Performance Grant share. The total project cost excluding subsidy was Rs 10, 80,030. Currently, the average use of elec- tricity of Grama Panchayat office, Com- puter Centre, and Krishi Bhavan is 8kVA. The plant can generate 10kVA electric- ity, which is sufficient enough to man- age the power consumption of the three offices. The three-phase power connection under present use has been shifted to single phase which will cer- tainly reduce the bill amount to a great extent. The advantages of solar power are Reflecting the growing awareness among the Local Self the following: Ensure continuous and Government Institutions in Kerala about energy conserva- uninterrupted supply of electricity, low tion, Kodur Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district has transmission rate, green and eco friend- installed a solar power plant. ly, zero carbon credits, zero noise level The work on the solar plant, which was started in the year compared to other means of electricity 2013-14, was completed in March 2014. The plant with 10KVA production, low maintenance and long capacity consisted of 42 numbers 10000 WP solar photo- life.

The Kulukkalloor Grama Panchayat has installed the solar pan- els with the Performance Grant share of KLGSDP Rs 5, 00,000. The panels are installed on top of the vet- erinary hospital building in the Panchayat office compound. The electricity bill for the Panchayat was around Rs 9,000 earlier, where- as after installation of the panels, the bill came down to Rs 2,500, register- ing a reduction of Rs 6,500 per bill cycle.

Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 23 Income Enhancing and Public Safety

Thus the scattered stalls were placed in one area. Both the sellers and consumers could purchase things from one place. The market complex in- cludes six fish stalls and two fruits and vegetable stalls. The provision for disposal of waste is made with the help of the Krishi Bhavan. It includes leach pit for liquid waste disposal and bio waste through biogas plant. The byproduct, biogas, is used by a nearby hotel and manure is collected by Krishi Bhavan. The biogas plant is maintained and operated by the nearby ho- tel for ensuring its smooth func- As a developing town, Chakkarakkal was in need of a market com- tioning. The Grama Panchayat plex. This was required to house fruits, vegetables, and fish markets has executed an agreement together. The Anjarakandy Grama Panchayat took the initiative to with the owner of the hotel for formulate a project which was completion of Market Complex un- the maintenance and operation der Performance Grant of 2012-13. of biogas plant and using bio- The project was completed successfully utilizing the Performance gas. Grant share of Rs 3, 66,000 and Rs 3, 34,000 of Grama Panchayat Fund.

The Vazhathoppu Grama Pancha- yat in Idukki district has constructed a waiting shed, a comfort station and a room for Manippara Post office at the bus terminal located in ward number four. Transport buses plying along the routes Ernakulam-Thekkady, Kattappana- and Idukki Cheruthoni-Thopramkudi pass through the stand. A large number of pas- sengers benefit by the project. The total Project cost of Rs 11, 61, 000 is met from the Performance Grant share of KLGSDP. 24 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories The Niramaruthur Grama Panchayat has Many public organisations chipped in when the constructed a waiting shed for the public at budgeted amount was insufficient for the com- Manjalampadi where the second, fourth and fifth pletion of the project. Only eco-friendly materials wards join together. were used for the construction of the project. The The waiting shed provides shelter to the gener- total Project cost is Rs 1, 50, 000, of which the Per- al public from the vagaries of nature. formance Grant share is Rs 1, 20, 000.

The Mookkannur Grama Panchayat in Er- Kudumbashree members from 214 Area Develop- nakulam district constructed a new building for ment Societies. At present, it acts as a facilitation marketing products by the Kudumbashree units. centre for Kudumbashree members. With the com- The works included building construction, floor- pletion of the project, the Kudumbashree units ing, electrification, plumbing, and paving tiles in can conduct meetings and other programmes front of the office. over there. The total Project cost is Rs 70, 29,550, The beneficiaries of the project are the 3019 of which Performance Grant share is Rs 15, 28,952.

Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 25 Padinjarathara Grama Panchayat in Wayanad district prepared a project for the renovation of the existing bus stand in Padinjarathara town. Earlier, the bus stand was not in good condition and there was no shelter facility for the people. The yard was completely broken. The old con- crete surface was demolished. The interlocking, marble slabs for seating, roofing for the waiting shed, steel hand rails etc. were included in the work. The hand rails were for the purpose of safety for the people entering the bus stand. The total Project cost of Rs 20,00,000 was met from Perfor- mance Grant share of KLGSDP. The yard near the bus stand of with total project cost of Rs 98,00,000 of which Municipality in remained unfit for the Performance Grant share was Rs 13, 65,212. As use by the public. Around 40 short-distance bus- part of the project, the yard was concreted and an es used to ply the stand daily. Heavy vehicles used open stage was constructed on the southern side the space to unload vegetables. to hold public functions. The Municipal Council formulated a project

The Palamel Grama Panchayat in district has taken up pro- viding infrastructure facilities for the Erumakkuzhy market. The market is in the centre of Palamel Grama Pan- chayat. As part of the project, fish and vegetable stalls have been constructed. The Panchayat has constructed a sep- tic tank for waste management in the market. It has also protected one public well. The Panchayat has taken care to provide protection wall for the Banyan tree in the market. Citizens can sit and relax under the shade of the tree. The total project cost is Rs 10,00,000. 26 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories Modernisation of LSGIs

Kunnathukal Grama Panchayat in Thiruvanan- thapuram district extend- ed the old office building, located near Karakonam Medical College to improve the facilities of the con- ference hall and provide better services to the cit- izens. The old conference hall was not spacious. The Panchayat modified the conference hall with mod- ern facilities and renovated the building. The total proj- ect cost of Rs 9, 00,000 was met from the Performance Grant share.

The office complex of the Perin- gamala Grama Panchayat is situated in Peringamala Junction. It is housed in a two storeyed building. In this building, there are office cabin, rooms of elect- ed representatives, separate rooms for Secretary and President and rooms for technical and Panchayat staff. Good front office facilities are arranged inside the complex besides modern facilities like television, token machine, comput- er kiosk, drinking water facility, seating facilities and proper ventilation. The of- fice is well furnished. Each seat is sep- arated by cabin and there is computer network. The floor is paved with tiles. The total project cost is Rs 40, 39,370.

Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 27 Ongallur Grama Panchayat in has decided to make the office modern and citi- zen-friendly by utilising the Perfor- mance Grant share of the KLGSDP. The Panchayat has spent Rs 33, 00,000 for the entire project during 2011-12 and 2012-13. The Grama Panchayat office now has a fully air conditioned front office. The front office spots touch screen facility which provides the citizens information regarding the applications and complaints sub- mitted by them to the Panchayat office. The key information useful been renovated and provided with modern facil- to the public and all information regarding the ities. The total project cost for front office renova- Grama Panchayat are provided through LED dis- tion with touch screen facility is Rs 10, 73,296, of play facility. which the Performance Grant share comes to Rs The office, meeting hall and VIP lounge have 9, 72,211.

The Kadungalloore Grama Panchayat in Er- office and purchasing of furniture for Panchayat nakulam district renovated the Panchayat office. office. The project was beneficial to entire popula- The earlier office was congested – adding to the tion of the Panchayat. The total project cost of Rs suffering of both the public and the office staff. 15, 00,000 was met from the Performance Grant The works included furnishing of rooms for Pres- share of KLGSDP. ident and Secretary, front office and cabins for

28 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories The Koothattukulam Grama Pancha- Performance Grant share was Rs 4, 50,000. yat in Ernakulam district renovated the All the citizens in the Panchayat are the front office and constructed a server beneficiaries of the project. The newly in- room. The works included furnishing of troduced automatic electronic token sys- front office, purchasing of furniture, and tem ensures a flawless system of service installation of kiosk and token system. Of to the public. the total project cost of Rs 5, 00,000, the

The Malappuram Municipality in Malappuram district took up the renova- tion of the Visitors’ Lounge in the Mu- nicipality to provide maximum facilities to the visiting public. The total project cost was Rs 14, 61,832, of which the Perfor- mance Grant share was Rs 1, 65,000. The work included modification of ex- isting front office with eco-friendly cabin facility for staff, arrangements for differ- ent sections, ceiling, air conditioning, ce- ramic tile, seating arrangements for pub- lic, CCTV, water purifier, shelf for record keeping, LCD TV, digital token system, digital display, digital welcome board and fire extinguishers. Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 29 The Malappuram Municipality in Malappuram district decided to pave the of- fice yard with interlocking tiles. This was meant to improve parking facility and ensure security. The project cost of Rs 8, 79,286 was met from the Performance Grant share of KLGSDP. The tiles were laid on an area of 11,000 sq feet. A compound wall was construct- ed. The project made it easier to keep the surroundings clean and hygienic.

The Perumanna-Clary Grama Panchayat in the Malappuram district renovated the Panchayat office. The total project cost of Rs 7, 34,029 was met from the Performance Grant share of KLGSDP. The office had 12 separate cabins. The 600 sq m area office was provided with L-shaped glass-topped tables and executive revolving chairs. Together with this, overhead racks and cupboards were arranged for record keeping.

30 KLGSDP – Documenting Success Stories Waterfront Development & Beautification

Kottappady Grama Pancha- yat in Ernakulam district com- pleted the works related to Virippuchira Public Pond. The total project cost of Rs 6,00,000 was met from the Performance Grant share of KLGSDP. The Pan- chayat protected the pond by strengthening the protection wall and providing iron grill on the protection wall. This pond is now provides drinking water facility. Around 125 families are benefitted by the scheme. The major beenfits of the project include securing the pond from waste dumping, providing clean water and help- ing to restore ground water.

Vallikulam is located at a point where 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 wards of the Niramaruthur Grama Pancha- yat in Malappuram district join. The Panchayat ventured into the work of conserving Vallikulam as part of the policy of protecting water resources. The project was completed utilizing Rs 2,50,000, the Plan fund share of 2009-10 and the Performance Grant share of 2013-14 of Rs 2,50,000. The work was initiat- ed with the District Panchayat funds. The project is expected to instill a positive attitude towards health hab- its among the youth of the Grama Panchayat and adjacent areas. It will also contribute towards the irriga- tion sector in the region.

Kerala Local Government Service Delivery Project 31 Water Supply, Sanitation, Solid/Liquid Waste Management

Pariyaram Grama Panchayat, though 150 families. With the support of the Kerala situated on the banks of River in Water Authority, the Grama Panchayat has Thrissur district, had been facing acute short- constructed a water tank with a capacity of age of drinking water. The Grama Pancha- 25,000 litres. The tank has been maintained yat committee realising the significance of properly. The total project cost is Rs 2, 70,437, the issue decided to implement a drinking of which the Performance Grant share comes water scheme. to Rs 2, 15,287. The project has benefitted more than

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