Special Schemes
Major Development Projects & Welfare Schemes
In accordance with the policies of the Local Self Government Department (LSGD), Government of Kerala and the Kottayam District Panchayat, Ettumanoor Block Panchayat implements several development and welfare programmes for rural development and public welfare.
1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
- Creation of rural employment opportunities
- Water conservation activities
- Development of ponds, canals and agricultural lands
- Construction of public infrastructure
2. LIFE Mission
- Housing for homeless families
- Financial assistance for house renovation
3. Agricultural Development Programmes
- Promotion of vegetable cultivation
- Promotion of organic farming
- Distribution of seeds, seedlings and agricultural implements
- Agricultural training programmes
4. Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development
- Milk production enhancement programmes
- Distribution of livestock
- Fodder subsidy
- Veterinary health camps
5. Women Empowerment Programmes
- Support for Kudumbashree activities
- Self-employment schemes
- Promotion of women entrepreneurship
- Skill development training
6. Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) Development
- Educational financial assistance
- Housing assistance
- Self-employment programmes
- Infrastructure development
7. Health Programmes
- Medical camps
- Lifestyle disease prevention initiatives
- Healthcare services for senior citizens
- Palliative care support
8. Educational Development Programmes
- Infrastructure development in Government schools
- Digital classrooms
- Distribution of educational materials
- Library development
9. Welfare Programmes for Persons with Disabilities
- Distribution of assistive devices
- Vocational training
- Rehabilitation programmes
10. Drinking Water & Sanitation
- Drinking water supply projects
- Rainwater harvesting initiatives
- Sanitation awareness campaigns
- Solid waste management activities
11. Rural Infrastructure Development
- Construction and maintenance of rural roads
- Construction of bridges and culverts
- Renovation of public buildings
- Development of street lighting
12. Water Conservation & Environmental Programmes
- Conservation of water bodies
- Tree plantation drives
- Haritha Kerala Mission activities
- Climate-friendly development initiatives
13. Local Economic Development (LED)
- Support for small-scale enterprises
- Skill development training
- Promotion of rural entrepreneurship
- Support for tourism and agriculture-based enterprises
14. Joint Programmes with Kottayam District Panchayat
- Healthcare development projects
- School infrastructure development
- Road improvement projects
- Welfare programmes for senior citizens and persons with disabilities
- Integrated agriculture and animal husbandry development programmes