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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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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...

Waste Management Rules 2026 Waste Management Rules 2026 - Assistant

Act and Rule

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...

Constitution Of India Kerala Panchayat Raj Act

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Governor Chief Minister Cabinet- 2026 Members of the Legislative Assembly Secretariat Secretariat Departments

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Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)

Rajeev Bhaskaran

President

Gouri Sukumaran

Vice President & Chairperson Standing Committee for finance

Raju Jose

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

Sunny Paulose

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Welfare

Jainamma Joseph

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Health and Education

Sreekumar M

Secretary, Block Panchayat

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About Us

At a glance

Elamdesam Block Panchayat📍 State: Kerala📍 District: Idukki📍 Lok Sabha Constituency: Idukki📍 Legislative Assembly Constituency: Thodupuzha📍 Taluk: Thodupuzha🏛️ Block Panchayat: Elamdesam 🏘️ Grama Panchayats under the Block:• Alakode• Karimannoor• Kodikulam• Kudayathoor• Udumbannoor• Vannappuram• Velliyamattom👥 Population (2011): 1,10,421🌍 Area: 187.22 square kilometres🌿 Key Features:• The scenic natural beauty of Malankara Dam and its reservoir• The gateway to Idukki, a region known for its rich agricultural heritage• A major production centre for crops such as rubber, pepper, coconut, banana and tapioca• A region that prioritises environmental conservation and sustainable development• A local self-government institution committed to digital governance and public participation• Significant development initiatives in education, healthcare, social welfare, drinking water supply and sanitation🎯 Mission:To ensure quality public services through people's participation, transparency and...

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History of Block Panchayat

Elamdesam Block Panchayat is a region in Idukki district where natural beauty and agricultural prosperity come together. Situated along the foothills of the Western Ghats, this region is recognised as one of the notable examples of rural development and participatory governance. Elamdesam Block Panchayat is one of the Block Panchayats established as part of the efforts to strengthen the local self-government system in Kerala. With the enactment of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act in 1994, local self-government institutions were entrusted with greater powers and developmental responsibilities, while the People's Planning process brought development initiatives closer to the public. As part of these changes, Elamdesam Block Panchayat has also achieved significant progress in the social, economic and cultural...