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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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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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Development Perspective

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.

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Block Panchayat

Block Panchayat is a local self-government body in the Panchayat Raj system. It is a body of people's representatives who coordinate the development activities of various village panchayats falling within the limits of the block panchayat, implement government schemes efficiently, and lead local development. The main components of the block panchayat are: President: He is the head of the block panchayat. He presides over the meetings and leads the administrative and developmental activities of the institution. Vice President: In the absence of the president, he performs his duties and cooperates in administrative matters. Block Panchayat Members: They are people's representatives elected from various constituency wards of the block panchayat...

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)

Bindu Santhosh Panicker

President

John P Thomas

Vice President & Chairperson Standing Committee for finance

Nickson George

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

Anitha R

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Welfare

Vanitha Murugan

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Health and Education

Vellayan R

Secretary, Block Panchayat

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About Us

At a glance

Azhutha Block Panchayat📍 District: Idukki📍 Taluk: Peermade📍 Lok Sabha Constituency: Idukki📍 Legislative Assembly Constituency: Peermade🏛️ Grama Panchayats within the Block:Elappara, Kokkayar, Kumily, Peermade, Peruvanthanam and Vandiperiyar👥 Population (2011 Census): 161,205🌍 Area: 1,214.87 square kilometres🌿 Key Features:Located in the Western Ghats, a region rich in natural beauty.Home to popular tourist destinations such as Vagamon, Kuttikkanam, Kumily and Thekkady.A major production centre for plantation crops such as tea, coffee, cardamom and pepper.Committed to environmental conservation and sustainable development.A local self-government institution that promotes active public participation.🎯 Mission:To improve the quality of life of the people through transparent, people-friendly and sustainable development initiatives.🌱 Vision:To achieve exemplary rural development through social justice, environmental conservation and technology-driven services.

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History of Azhutha Block Panchayat

History of Azhutha Block Panchayat Situated in the heart of the Western Ghats in Idukki district, Azhutha is closely connected with Kerala’s social, economic, agricultural and tourism history. Rich in natural resources, the region has long been known for its forest wealth and agricultural production. The Azhutha region, comprising Peermade, Kumily, Vandiperiyar, Elappara, Peruvanthanam and Kokkayar, was once covered by dense forests. During the British colonial period, recognition of the region’s potential for plantation crops such as tea, coffee, cardamom and pepper marked a turning point in its development. The expansion of plantations attracted settlers from various regions, leading to the emergence of rural communities centred on agriculture, trade and employment.