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Swaraj Trophy

The Swaraj Trophy is an annual award instituted by the Government of Kerala for the best performing local self-government institutions (grama panchayats, block panchayats, district panchayats, municipalities and corporations) in Kerala. Its main objective is to encourage the best performance of local self-government institutions and make them more efficient.

Key Features

Established by: Government of Kerala, under the Department of Local Self-Government.

Purpose: To enhance the administrative and developmental efficiency of the gram/block/district panchayats and municipalities in Kerala.

Award: Trophy and cash award are given.

Evaluation Criteria

A wide range of criteria are used to evaluate the performance of the institutions. The main areas considered are:

Annual Plan Implementation: Accuracy in completing the projects within the target time and cost.

Revenue: Efficiency in mobilizing the institution's own funds.

Public Administration: Administrative transparency and efficiency.

Development Activities: Notable interventions in the health, education and social welfare sectors.

Financial Discipline: Accuracy in the utilization of funds and excellence in audit reports.

Transparency and Public Participation: Activities in Gram Sabhas, Ward Sabhas and making information available to the public.

Categories in which trophies are awarded

The Swaraj Trophy is mainly awarded to local bodies at various levels.