A reward of 25% of the fine will be given to the person who provides reliable information (with evidence) about the persons committing the crimes of dumping garbage and discharging liquid waste in public places and water bodies.
Panchayat Health and Education Standing Committee

Main Responsibilities of the Panchayat Health and Education Standing Committee

The Health and Education Standing Committee is the primary committee responsible for leading public health, educational development, sanitation, disease prevention, and student welfare in the panchayat.

Importance of the Health and Education Standing Committee

This committee plays a crucial role in the comprehensive development of the panchayat's public health and education sectors. The main objective of this committee is to build a healthy and knowledgeable society by improving the functioning of health institutions, strengthening disease prevention measures, elevating educational standards, ensuring student welfare, and effectively implementing government schemes.

Health Sector

  • Supervise public health activities, disease prevention programs, and sanitation efforts in the panchayat.
  • Evaluate the functioning of health institutions such as Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and sub-centres, and offer suggestions for improvement.
  • Monitor public health matters related to drinking water, sanitation, and waste management.
  • Coordinate epidemic control, vaccination drives, and health awareness programs.
  • Monitor student health, nutrition, and school health programs.

Education Sector

  • Supervise the functioning of pre-primary, primary, and upper-primary educational institutions.
  • Provide recommendations to improve the quality of education and expand learning facilities.
  • Assess school infrastructure development, hygiene, and safety.
  • Lead literacy initiatives, continuing education programs, and educational promotion schemes.