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.
Vigilance Committee

Jagratha Samithi

Jagratha Samithi (Vigilance Committee) is the most key statutory mechanism operating in the Grama Panchayats of Kerala to ensure the safety of women and children and to prevent atrocities against them.

Jagratha Samithi

In accordance with the Panchayat Raj Act and as directed by the Women's Commission, Jagratha Samithis are constituted in all Local Self-Government Institutions. Their primary objectives are the safety of women and children, protection of rights, legal aid, and awareness creation.

Objectives

  • Ensure safety for women and children.

  • Prevent atrocities and receive complaints.

  • Provide legal aid and counseling.

  • Create awareness in society.

Structure of Jagratha Samithi (Panchayat Level)

  • Chairperson: Grama Panchayat President

  • Vice Chairperson: Grama Panchayat Vice President

  • Convenor: Women and Child Development Officer

  • Co-Convenor: Grama Panchayat Secretary

Members:

  • Welfare Standing Committee Chairperson

  • Relevant Circle Inspector (CI) / Sub-Inspector (SI) of Police

  • A female advocate (nominated by the Legal Services Authority)

  • A female representative from the Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe community

  • Medical Officer

  • Kudumbashree CDS Chairperson

  • A representative elected from among the Convenors of Ward-level Jagratha Samithis

(Note: In addition to the Panchayat level, Ward-level Jagratha Samithis function in every ward under the leadership of the Ward Member.)

Key Responsibilities and Powers

  • ⚖ Resolving Complaints: Receive and help resolve complaints regarding dowry harassment, domestic violence, outrage of modesty, denial of freedom of movement, and workplace exploitation.

  • 👩‍⚖ Legal Aid: Ensure free legal aid and counseling for women and children who are victims of violence.

  • 🚔 Case Referral: Refer severe cases to the Police, Courts, or the State Women's Commission.

  • 📚 Awareness Generation: Organize ward-level awareness programs regarding the rights of women and children, as well as relevant laws.

  • 🛡 Preventing Atrocities: Conduct preventive activities against child marriage, female foeticide, substance abuse affecting children, and human trafficking.

Services

The services of the Jagratha Samithi are free of cost to the public. This mechanism operates effectively at the local level to ensure the protection, rights, and safety of women and children.

Meloor Grama Panchayat Jagratha Samithi

  1. Chairperson: Polly Pulikkan (President, Meloor Grama Panchayat)

  2. Convenor: Smitha Jose (ICDS Supervisor)

Members: 3. Female Grama Panchayat Member: Hymavathi Sivan (Vice President, Meloor Grama Panchayat) 4. Female Advocate: Vibitha P.V. 5. Local Police Sub-Inspector: [Name not specified] 6. Social Worker from SC/ST Community: Indira Prakasan 7. Doctor from Primary Health Centre: Dr. Smitha K.K. 8. CDS Chairperson: Suja Joy 9. Elected Representative from Ward-level Convenors: Victoria Davis