All social security and welfare fund pension beneficiaries who have been sanctioned a pension up to December 31, 2025, must complete the mustering process via an Akshaya Centre between July 17 and October 31, 2026.
Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is a committee that plays a crucial role in the day-to-day administration and decisions of the Gram Panchayat in the local self-government system of Kerala .

The main objective of this committee is to coordinate the activities of the various standing committees (Standing Committees) in the Gram Panchayat and to ensure the smooth running of the administrative system.

The structure and main responsibilities of the Steering Committee are as follows:

1. Structure of the Committee

This committee is made up of the most important representatives of the people in the panchayat.

  • Chairman: The Gram Panchayat President is the chairman of this committee.
  • Members: The Gram Panchayat Vice President and the chairmen of various standing committees (development, welfare, health and education, etc.) will be its members.
  • Secretary: The Panchayat Secretary attends the meetings of this committee and records the decisions.

2. Main Responsibilities

  • Coordination: Coordinate the plans and proposals prepared by various standing committees in a way that does not contradict each other.
  • Agenda Preparation: Check and determine in advance the main issues and agenda to be discussed at the general meeting of the Gram Panchayat Administrative Committee (Panchayat Committee).
  • Emergency Decisions: Take temporary decisions in emergency situations where the general meeting of the Panchayat Committee cannot be held (these need to be approved by the general meeting later).

  • Dispute Resolution: Discuss and resolve administrative disputes and confusions that arise between various committees or between officials.

    In short, the Steering Committee is a high-level committee that functions like the 'Cabinet' of the Gram Panchayat.