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Duties of the Health Education Standing Committee

As per the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, the Health Education Standing Committee of the Gram Panchayat is a standing committee that coordinates public health, sanitation and educational development. The main duties of the committee are given below:

1. Public Health Protection

To organize various health programs and awareness activities for the protection of the health of the people.

2. Sanitation Activities

To supervise environmental sanitation, waste disposal and cleaning activities.

3. Immunization Activities

To coordinate disease control, vaccination and health camps.

4. Supervision of Health Institutions

To monitor the functioning of health sub-centers, family health centers, hospitals etc.

5. Drinking Water and Sanitation Facilities

To ensure supply of clean water, public toilets and sanitation facilities.

6. Educational Development

Develop and implement plans to improve the quality of education in the Panchayat.

7. Supervision of School Activities

Monitor the infrastructure and educational activities of government and aided schools.

8. Student Welfare Activities

Provide support for student welfare schemes such as tuition assistance, scholarships, and nutrition schemes.

9. Literacy Activities

Organize literacy mission activities and continuing education programmes.

10. Health and Education Awareness

Conduct awareness programmes on health, nutrition, hygiene, and the importance of education.

11. Women and Child Health Care

Lead the health care programmes for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children.

12. Cooperation with Related Departments

Implement projects in collaboration with the departments of Health, Education, and Social Welfare.

Duties of the Health Education Standing Committee

As per the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, the Health Education Standing Committee of the Gram Panchayat is a standing committee that coordinates activities related to public health and education. The main duties are as follows:

1. To carry out public health protection activities
2. To supervise sanitation activities such as environmental sanitation and waste disposal.
3. To coordinate epidemic control and immunization activities.
4. To monitor the functioning of health institutions such as health centers and hospitals.
5. To ensure clean water supply and toilet facilities.
6. To formulate plans for the development of education in the Panchayat.
7. To take steps to improve the infrastructure and quality of education in schools.
8. To support welfare schemes and study support activities for students.
9. To organize literacy activities and continuing education programmes.
10. To conduct awareness programmes on health and education.
11. To lead the health protection programmes for women and children.
12. Implement various projects in collaboration with the departments of health, education and social welfare.