Benefits
Malur Gram Panchayat has many achievements to claim . Especially the role played by the Panchayat in decentralized planning and local governance is very significant . The main achievements are as follows .
People's Plan Campaign: - This helped in directly involving the people in the local development activities of the Panchayat under the plan . It gave the people an opportunity to present their needs and prioritize development projects through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas .
Infrastructure Development :- The Panchayat has played a major role in developing local infrastructure like roads , drinking water schemes , street lights, bridges , culverts etc. This has been crucial in improving the standard of living of the rural areas .
Welfare Activities :- Welfare activities like social security pensions ( old age pension , widow pension , disability pension ), housing schemes ( like Life Mission ), employment guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) etc. have been brought to the people.
Advancement in the education and health sector :- The Panchayat plays a major role in the operation and maintenance of Family Health Centers, Anganwadis , and schools . This helps in improving the quality of health and at the local level education .
Sanitation and Waste Management :- The Panchayat has made great progress in the field of sanitation through the formation of Harithakarma Sena , waste management at source , and removal of waste from public places . Malur Gram Panchayat has been declared a waste-free Panchayat .
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry :- In these areas, the Panchayat is able to formulate and implement projects at the local level and provide assistance to farmers . This strengthens the rural economy .
Women Empowerment :- The Panchayat has been successful in making women self-sufficient and ensuring women's participation in local governance through schemes like Kudumbashree .
Transparency and Accountability :- Through the Right to Information Act and social auditing, it has been possible to ensure greater transparency and accountability to the people in Panchayat activities .
Nature Conservation and Disaster Management :- The Panchayat is leading environmental conservation activities and preparations to deal with natural disasters at the local level .