Welfare Standing committee

The complete supervision of social welfare, poverty reduction, and the implementation of social security schemes is vested in this committee. The Welfare Standing Committee is a legally functioning body aimed at reducing social backwardness and ensuring social security for deserving citizens.

Main Responsibilities of the Welfare Standing Committee

1. Social Justice and Welfare of Vulnerable Sections

  • SC/ST Welfare: Plan special projects for the educational and economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  • Against Social Exploitation: Take measures to protect backward classes and other vulnerable sections from social injustice and exploitation.
  • Special Plans: Supervise the preparation of Tribal Sub-Plans and Scheduled Caste Sub-Plans, and ensure the proper utilization of their funds.

2. Social Security Schemes and Pensions

  • Distribution of Welfare Pensions: Scrutinize and approve applications for social security pensions such as old-age pension, widow pension, and disability pension, and ensure efficient distribution.
  • Identification of Beneficiaries: Identify eligible beneficiaries and recommend them for inclusion in various welfare schemes.
  • Distribution of Financial Assistance: Take decisions regarding the distribution of various financial aid programs implemented by the Panchayat.

3. Women and Child Welfare

  • Women's Development: Formulate and implement projects for the social and economic empowerment of women.
  • Child Welfare: Supervise the functioning of Anganwadis, child welfare programs, and the distribution of nutritional food.

4. Poverty Alleviation and Other Duties

  • Poverty Eradication: Supervise the planning and implementation of poverty alleviation schemes (e.g., Kudumbashree, National Rural Livelihood Mission, etc.).
  • Relief Activities: Coordinate disaster relief operations within the Panchayat limits and recommend the utilization of relief funds.

Welfare Standing Committee 2026

  • Chairperson: Ismail Parakkal
  • Members:
    • Ramani Kakkoor Malayil
    • Devadas Vayappurath
    • O. P. Muhammad
    • Athmini V. K.
    • Reeja Ramesh