The perspective and diplomacy of a small village panchayat

Vision

“A Self-Reliant, Sustainable, and Digitally Empowered Model Village”

The long-term vision of Cheruthana Grama Panchayat is to achieve:

Inclusive Development: Ensure basic infrastructure for every household and provide quality health and education services.
Digital Governance: Deliver transparent, efficient, and citizen-friendly services through e-Gram Swaraj and the K-SMART Panchayat platform.
Environmental Sustainability: Promote a waste-free environment, water conservation, and strengthen the Green Army (Haritha Karma Sena).
Social Justice: Eradicate poverty, uplift marginalized communities, and empower women and youth.
Financial Self-Reliance: Increase own-source revenue through improved tax collection and generate local resources for development projects.

Mission

To sustain Cheruthana as the No. 1 Panchayat in Kerala through participatory planning and digital governance.

A. Governance and Administration

Strengthen Gram Sabhas to ensure grassroots-level planning and decision-making.
Evaluate and improve performance based on the Panchayat Development Index.
Utilize digital tools such as Sabha Saar to facilitate effective public discussions and participatory governance.
Ensure timely and efficient delivery of all public services.

Achieve 100% household drinking water connectivity and effective waste management systems.
Improve rural roads and conserve canals, ponds, and agricultural infrastructure.
Complete housing support for all eligible beneficiaries through the LIFE Mission Housing Scheme.

Transform Anganwadis and schools into smart learning centers and establish digital libraries.
Ensure a healthy living environment through quality primary healthcare services.
Strengthen livelihood opportunities through Kudumbashree and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).

Promote agriculture and allied sectors to enhance farmers’ income.
Encourage micro-enterprises, startups, and tourism-based economic opportunities.
Ensure timely utilization of Central and State Government grants for sustainable local development.