Health & Education Standing Committee

Health & Education Standing Committee

The Health & Education Standing Committee is one of the important committees constituted in the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Kerala—Grama Panchayat, Block Panchayat and District Panchayat—to facilitate effective administration.

The members of this committee are elected from among the elected ward members of the Panchayat Administrative Committee. The committee plays an important role in areas such as public health, education, sanitation, nutrition and social welfare.

Major Responsibilities & Areas of Activity

• Evaluate the functioning of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Family Health Centres (FHCs) within the Panchayat area.
• Plan preventive measures to control the spread of communicable diseases.
• Take necessary measures to implement preventive activities such as Dry Day observance and mosquito control.
• Monitor activities related to waste management.
• Monitor the activities of the Haritha Karma Sena and source-level waste management.
• Undertake activities to ensure the cleanliness and safety of drinking water sources.

• Improve the physical infrastructure and facilities of government and aided schools under the Panchayat, particularly at the primary and upper-primary levels.
• Ensure the proper implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in schools.
• Ensure adequate drinking water facilities for students.
• Improve school sanitation and toilet facilities and ensure their proper maintenance.
• Prepare programmes to prevent student dropout.
• Plan projects to provide digital learning facilities for students.

• Monitor the functioning of Anganwadis.
• Ensure that children receive adequate and timely nutrition.
• Ensure that pregnant women and lactating mothers receive the required nutritional support.
• Prepare projects for the development of playgrounds to promote sports and physical activities.
• Provide necessary support to sports clubs and related activities.

Committee Structure

Decision-Making & Implementation

The Health & Education Standing Committee discusses matters falling within its jurisdiction and prepares the necessary decisions and recommendations.

These recommendations are then submitted before the Panchayat General Body (Administrative Committee meeting).

The funds are allocated and the projects are implemented only after approval is obtained from the General Body.

Working Process

Key Focus Areas

Importance of the Committee

The Health & Education Standing Committee plays a crucial role in improving the health and educational standards of people at the grassroots level within local self-government institutions.