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Working Groups

Working Groups or Expert Committees are committees formed to prepare annual plans as part of the People's Planning process in the local self-government institutions (Grama Panchayat, Block Panchayat, District Panchayat) of Kerala .

The goal is to prepare the development plans of the panchayat scientifically by involving experts and public representatives from each sector, rather than just preparing them in a room.

Key information about the working groups is provided below:

1. Structure of working groups

Working groups will be formed specifically for each development area. A working group will typically consist of the following members:

  • Chairperson: A representative of the people (appointed by the Panchayat Committee).
  • Convener: The official officer of the panchayat related to that area (For example: if it is an agriculture working group, the convener will be the agriculture officer).
  • Members: Experts in the field, retired officials, volunteers, and representatives of beneficiaries.

2. Important working groups

Panchayats usually have separate working groups for the following areas:

  • Agriculture and allied sectors (animal husbandry, dairy development, fisheries)
  • Local economic development (industry, employment, tourism)
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Social justice and women's development (welfare of SC/ST, women, children, and disabled)
  • Housing
  • Public health, sanitation, drinking water
  • Education, Arts, Culture, Youth Welfare
  • Physical development (roads, bridges, buildings)
  • Environment and climate change

3. Main tasks of the working group

  • Prepare a development document: Codify the needs and suggestions arising from the Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas.
  • Project Formulation: Prepare practical projects according to specific guidelines, taking into account the available funds.
  • Provide technical assistance: Provide necessary technical advice to the Panchayat Governing Body on matters ranging from planning of projects to their implementation.
  • Prioritize: Help the panchayat determine which projects should be given more importance.

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