Grama Panchayat Research Articles

NATIONAL HIGHWAY RE-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF PEOPLE IN ATHAVANAD GRAMA PANCHAYAT

The re-development of National Highway 66 in Athavanad Grama Panchayat has led to significant socio-economic and environmental challenges. A survey of 50 respondents reveals that 68% experienced job loss, and 56% are dissatisfied with government compensation for displacement. Additionally, 80% reported travel difficulties, and 78% acknowledged environmental degradation, including loss of greenery and fertile land. Health issues were noted by 64% of respondents, and 60% reported home loss due to the project. Despite these challenges, 54% recognize the need for highway development, although 72% remain dissatisfied with the overall process. The study emphasizes the importance of involving the community in planning and implementing robust measures to mitigate adverse impacts, highlighting the critical balance between infrastructure development and community well-being.

Determinants of Green Purchase Behaviour of Consumers in Ernakulam District, Kerala

Aims: The study aimed to identify the determinants of green purchase behaviour of consumers.
 Methodology: Primary data were collected from the consumers (200) who use at least one green product with an eco-label in Ernakulam District. A purposive sampling was employed to select 100 consumers both from Kochi Corporation area and Mulanthuruthy panchayath of Ernakulam district of Kerala, during the month of august and september 2023. Secondary data were collected from websites, government reports, and publications.
 Results: The factor analysis revealed that respondents in grama panchayat influenced by three factors like eco consumer insight, concern towards nature and green product value perspective. Whereas the factors like concern towards nature, government intervention, green product value perceptive and green promotion were acting as the major determinants of green purchase behaviour in the corporation area. The overall response of green consumers in Ernakulam district highlighted, three main factors that influence their purchase decision such as eco consumer insight, concern towards nature, and green product value perspective.
 Conclusion: The marketers and policymakers need to consider the factors like eco consumer insight, concern towards nature, green product value perspective, green promotion for popularising and increasing the sale of green products.

Geophysical Techniques for Aquifer Characteristic Studies - A Case Study of Tavanur Grama Panchayat, Malappuram, Kerala

Geophysical Techniques for Aquifer Characteristic Studies - A Case Study of Tavanur Grama Panchayat, Malappuram, Kerala

Activity based trip generation model for Mulanthuruthy Grama Panchayat

Systematic approaches to traffic problems could easily lead to efficient transport systems. In the case of the panchayat of Mulanthuruthy situated in south-eastern suburb of the city of Kochi in Kerala, the demand for travel gradually increases each year. In the coming years, current traffic systems may not be able to fully cover this growing mandate. Trip Generation is the first step in the Sequential Demand Modelling arrangement which is also called as the Four Step Transportation Planning Process (FSTP). The goal of trip generation modelling is to predict the number of trips, by purpose, that are generated in a study area. This paper focuses on factors influencing trip generation and to create a trip generation model for Mulanthuruthy Grama Panchayat. From the questionnaire household survey was conducted, correlation between variables and number of trip generated and cross tabulation of purpose and mode of transport is done

Evaluation of groundwater status in Thekkumkara Grama Panchayat, Thrissur District, Kerala, India: A geospatial approach

A study has been carried out in Thekkumkara Grama Panchayat of the Thrissur District, Kerala, India, to understand the groundwater status of the area. All hydrogeological information like the principal hydro geological units and their distribution, recharge and discharge areas, sources of water in different regimes, water level fluctuations in a given area over time, water potential, etc, have been collected and analysed to evaluate the groundwater development prospects in the study area. Physiographically, Thekkumkara Grama Panchayat is situated in the highland region. Geologically, the study area is characterised by Charnokites and Migmatites of Precambrian age, covered by Laterites and Lateritic soil. 60 dug wells were observed in the study area and the depth of these wells range between 3.14 to 9.92 m below ground level. Through integrated GIS analysis, it is estimated that about 36% of the study area comes under the very high to high category in terms of groundwater potential. The net annual groundwater availability in Thekkumkara Grama Panchayat is estimated as 8.69 MCM and the total annual groundwater draft for domestic as well as irrigation purposes is estimated as 1.87 MCM. The draft is only 22% of the annual available groundwater in the Thekkumkara Grama Panchayath. The agricultural operations are mainly rain fed and there are no major water consuming industries. For future groundwater development, the area can be categorized as ‘Safe’ based on the present level of groundwater utilization.

Role Perception of Grampanchayat Members in The Tribal Area of Satpura Hills and Kymore Plateau Zone Of Madhya Pradesh

The study was undertaken within the Satna and Rewa districts of Madhya Pradesh. the planning one-shot-case study under the ex-post-facto approach was used for this research study. The districts and therefore the tahsils both were selected randomly. Two blocks from each district and 6 grama panchayat with 8 members from each block selected randomly. Thus, a complete of 192-gram panchayat members from 24 villages were selected for the study. Data was collected by personally interviewing the respondents with the assistance of a specially designed and pretested schedule. Statistical methods like mean, variance, coefficient of correlation, multiple regressions were used for the analysis of knowledge. it had been concluded that the bulk of gram panchayat members had a medium role perception of the functioning of Gram panchayat. it had been found that the majority of the gram panchayat members had a medium perception of their role within the administration, agricultural functions, health care functions, administrative functions, welfare functions, public work functions defense and vigilance functions, and other functions. While educational and cultural functions perceived is within the high category. it's observed that the independent variables viz., age, caste, landholding, annual income, socio-economic status, social participation, achievement motivation, mass media exposure, cosmopoliteness, linkage with development agencies, and knowledge were positively and significantly related with role perception. multiple correlation analysis the role perception of gram Panchayat members was found significantly related with age, annual income, and linkage with development agency

Public library as a catalyst for sustainable development: a case study

The paper discusses the activities of the Valapattanam Grama Panchayat Library, a public library of Kannur District, Kerala. Through observation, meeting with the librarian and library committee and study of library records, data were collected. We found that the Valapattanam Grama Panchayat Library is playing an important role in the lives of the local population. People of Valapattanam including children, youth, parents, and senior citizens love to spend time in the library for reading, recreation, learning etc. Other public libraries can gainfully emulate the Valapattanam GP library, customising it wherever required to suite their own community situations and cultural backgrounds.

A Study on the Effectiveness Pradhan Manthri Jan ArogyaYojana with Reference to Cherunniyoor Grama Panchayat

The saying ‘ health is wealth’ is very much true in the present fast-paced life and it signifies the importance and necessity of a well developed health care system. Ill health not only leads to financial bankruptcy but also gives a lot of sufferings to the affected individual and his/ her family. Good health is one of the most important pre requisite to human productivity which in turn leads to overall development of a society. Primary health care is the backbone of the Indian health system. Health problem can be occurred at any time for any one. To ensure “Health for all” is a huge challenge that confronts the authorities in India, given the country’s size and the diversity of its population in socio-economic, regional, and cultural terms. Accordingly, steps were initiated to provide health insurance to selected beneficiaries either at the state level or national level. PradhanManthri Jan ArogyaYojana Scheme was launched in 2018 by the Government of India, with the objective of providing health insuranceto the poorest strata of society, i.e. below poverty line (BPL) households. The primary aim of PMJAY is to protect BPL households from catastrophic health expenditure and to promote health-seeking behavior in them. The costs of this scheme are borne in the ratio of 3:1 between the central government and the state. The main objectives of the studies are to study the financial impact and effectiveness in the implementation of PMJAY among BPL families in CherunniyoorGramaPanchayat of Kerala state and to identify whether the PMJAY beneficiaries are satisfied with the amount provided for treatment under the Scheme.

UTILIZING VILLAGE WATER BODIES FOR POLYCULTURE OF FISH AND PRAWN: ROLE OF INPUTS IN PRODUCTION ENHANCEMENT

A field study on participatory technology development (PTD) approaches was taken up in the southern transitional zone (Zone 7) of Karnataka in village water bodies leased by the Grama Panchayat. Polyculture of Indian Major Carps catla and rohu with freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii was investigated. The experimental water bodies were of the size 0.8 to 1.0 ha, having an average depth of 1.8 m to 2 m. After observing pre-stocking management measures, the water bodies were stocked with fingerlings of catla and rohu at 0.5 /m2each and juveniles of prawn at1/m2. In T1, replicate water bodies received cow dung as manure at 6 t/ha, applied in split doses of 375 kg once every fortnight and the fish were fed at the rate of 3% of body weight daily in the morning hours. Water bodies receiving only cow dung at 6t/ha were designated T2. Two water bodies without either of the inputs served as the control and were designated as T3. The average total production in T1 treatment was significantly higher at 3401.40 kg/ha compared to T2 and T3, which recorded 1674.25 kg/ha and 975.75 kg/ha production respectively. Production of the prawn was 544.50 kg/ha, 146.75 kg/ha and 45.25 kg/ha in T1, T2, and T3 treatments. The average survival rate of fish was 83.41%, 54.39%, and 32.16%, while that of the prawn was 64.55%, 34.65% and 28.6% respectively. The study indicates that use of manure and feed in polyculture of fish and prawns could be a viable strategy for enhancing productivity and profitability in village water bodies.

Dragonflies and Damselflies (Insecta: Odonata) of Aryanad Grama Panchayat, Kerala, India

A year-long study to document the diversity and seasonality of odonates was conducted at Aryanad Grama Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, southern India. A total of 93 species (56 dragonflies and 37 damselflies) belonging to 12 families were recorded. Twenty-four species of odonates recorded are endemic to the Western Ghats, three to peninsular India and one to India. Small streams showed the highest species richness, hosting 69 species and ponds the lowest with 59 species. Species richness showed a peak during the southwest monsoon season and a dip in winter. The study highlights the importance of biodiversity documentation at regional level.

Design of Water Distribution System for Thirumitta code Grama Panchayat

The aim of this project is to supply the water to client with acceptable grade and amount. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has been launched that aims at providing practical functional household tap connection (FHTC) to each village unit by 2025 in Republic of India. This project aims on designing a water distribution system for the Thirumittacode gramma panchayath situated in Pattambi Municipality, Palakkad district, Kerala. This project revolves around population prediction of the general practitioner by 2024 and 2054, water demand calculations, planning the water distribution system with associate degree acceptable water resource and value estimation. Use of loop 4 software system adds on to the advancement of this project.

A Study to assess the Prevalence of Menopausal Symptoms and Effectiveness of Structured Teaching programme on Knowledge and Attitude regarding Menopausal symptoms and its management among women at selected wards of Kadapra Grama Panchayat in Pathanamthitta District

A quantitative study was to assess the prevalance of menopausal symptoms and effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude of menopausal symptoms among women at selected wards of Kadapra Grama Panchayat, Pathanamthitta district. The objectives of the study was to assess the prevalance of menopausal symptoms, to assess the pretest level knowledge and attitude regarding menopausal symptoms and its management, to find out the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding menopausal symptoms and its management and association of pretest level of knowledge with selected demographic variables. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select 100 Sample. The conceptual framework developed based on Rosenstock’s modified health belief model. Modified menopausal symptoms checklist is used to assess prevalance of menopausal symptoms. A structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale is used to assess the knowledge and attitude of sample regarding menopausal symptoms and its management. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The post-test was done 7 days after pretest using same tool. The result revealed that paired t test value of knowledge was 29.34 and that of attitude was 32.50. It was concluded that structured teaching programme was effective in increasing knowledge and change in attitude. Chi square was used to find out association of pretest level of knowledge with selected demographic variables. The results showed that there is no association with pretest level knowledge and selected demographic variables.

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS HOUSEHOLD WASTE MANAGEMENT IN KAIPARAMBU PANCHAYAT OF THRISSUR DISTRICT, KERALA.

Background: The topic of environmental protection has attained highest importance in this era globally but the practices of basic concepts of waste disposal are often neglected. 125 households from a rural area were selected as the study population. The study reveals the necessity of awareness among the people of proper waste disposal and management. Objectives: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices regarding household waste disposal among people in the Kaiparambu panchayat. Methodology: 125 households of the Kaiparambu panchayat of Thrissur, Kerala were included in the study. The sampling method used in the study was Simple Random Sampling. Interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding household waste management in kaiparambu grama panchayat. Results: Out of 125 households, the interviewer administered questionnaire was answered by 63 (50.4%) females and 62(49.6%) males. About 101 (80.8%) people don’t know about the principle of waste minimization. Only 58 (46.4%) people know about the segregation of waste. About 88(70.2%) people throw their household wastes outside the home. About 103 (82.3 %) people believe banning plastic as a method for plastic waste management.

Impact of Grama Panchayat finance in rural development: A case study of Yelandur Taluk, Karnataka

Rural development policies aim at the social and economic development of rural areas with the involvement of rural population. Mahatma Gandhi favoured village swaraj or self rule and strengthening the village panchayat to the fullest extent. It is widely accepted that self-governing institutions at the local level are essential for rural development and national growth. The present study tries to analyse the role of finances of Grama Panchayat in rural development in Yelandur taluk, Chamarajanagar district. This study is based on both primary and secondary data. Based on the Human Development Report (HDR) 2015, Four Grama Panchyats in Yelandur taluk were selected for the study. In this context the study analyses the trends in receipts and expenditure of the select Gram Panchayats. It is observed that there is a considerable increase in the flow of finances to the Grama Pachayats which helps for the socio-economic development of the rural areas.

A cross sectional survey to analyze infant and young child feeding practices among mothers of Chottanikkara Panchayat

Background: This study was carried out to assess the practices of young mothers related to Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices (IYCF) in Chottanikkara Grama Panchayat.Methods: All mothers of infants and children upto 5 years in Chottanikkara Grama Panchayat who were registered under the Integrated Child development Services (ICDS) program for services were interviewed based on self-prepared questionnaire based on National guidelines for IYCF by Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP).Results: 277 ladies were interviewed. Of this 50% of ladies had undergone caesarean delivery. 60.7% of children had received prelacteals. Only less than 30% of infants had been given breast milk within one hour after delivery. 50% of the ladies exclusively breast fed their babies only below a period of four months. Around 50% of ladies started complementary feeding of child on 6th month of age, whereas around 30% started complementary feeding before 6 months and 20% started complementary feeding only after 6 months of age. 78.6% of ladies continued breast feeding till 2 years after delivery.Conclusions: The studied population was a small population who had used services of the anganwadi and ASHA workers. But there are many who are not properly utilizing these services. In both rural and urban areas more efforts are needed to encourage exclusive breast feeding, to avoid premature complementation and, in the urban areas to protect extended breast feeding.

Solar Energy Consumption In Rural Areas: A Study Of Kanjirappally Grama Panchayat

Solar Energy Consumption In Rural Areas: A Study Of Kanjirappally Grama Panchayat

Red palm weevil incidence: Spatial pattern and implications in technology adoption

<p>Red palm weevil (RPW) is one of the major fatal pests of coconut. Conventional extension approaches need to be refined for<br />achieving the desired outcome on adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies against RPW, especially among small<br />and marginal farming communities. The pattern of incidence, severity of infestation and age of palms are the factors motivating<br />farmers for adoption of IPM practices. Taking these into account, a technology delivery approach for RPW management was<br />evolved and implemented in the entire geographical extent of 520 ha area of Edava grama panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram<br />district of Kerala state, India. This approach involves farmer participatory surveillance and monitoring with technical facilitation<br />from research institutions which is a paradigm shift to community based area wide management strategies. Besides holdings’<br />profile, number of RPW infested/lost palms and GPS (i.e., latlong) coordinates of infested palms were recorded. The spatial<br />distribution pattern was analyzed using Indices of Dispersion (ID), Patchiness (IP) Cluster Frequency (ICF) and Mean Crowding<br />(IMC) at different cluster levels (i.e., holdings, administrative segments and grids). ESRI GIS software was used to depict geospatial<br />patterns of RPW infestation. Among 5410 coconut holdings, 18.7 per cent were having RPW infested palms. The pest incidence<br />in juvenile palms was significantly higher compared to adult palms. The distribution pattern of infested palms was observed to be<br />aggregated. Knowledge level of farmers regarding aspects of pest and management was below 10 per cent. The proposed<br />methodology of participatory data documentation resulted in rapid and reliable collection of data from large area with an additional<br />benefit of experiential learning for farmers in the locality.</p>

Direct Vs Indirect Election to Grama Panchayat President: Reflections and Implications

This discussion paper is a qualitative analysis built on opinions. Though there is no one-to-one link between performance and service delivery of grama panchayats (GPs) and method of election to GP president, the paper talks about opinions, which support direct election. There is a discussion going on at the policy level in States like Karnataka whether to go in for direct election of the president of the gram panchayat or not. Although the overall preference of stakeholders and people is for direct election, the empirical data and the opinions of those with whom we interacted fail to clearly bring out the justification for direct or indirect election of GP president. The reasons are many: the differences in structure and size of the panchayats across selected States, linkages with higher level of PRIs, their financing mechanism and devolution of powers. In the absence of counterfactuals with similar panchayati raj system in States with direct election it is difficult to say which system is better than the other. Though the differences are not very significant, resource mobilisation, efficiency in delivery of services and utilisation of funds appear to be better in States with direct election. And, quick decisions, higher social auditing, higher social equity, satisfaction with election system and low incidence of no-confidence motion, dominance of caste are also the features noted in States with direct election. On the other hand, cooperation and collective decision, weightage to the institution rather than the individual, competition among members for getting benefits to their wards are some of the merits of indirect election. After weighing the merits of both the systems, direct election clearly stands out as a preferred system.

Role of Grama Panchayat: A Special Reference in Uttar Kannada District

Role of Grama Panchayat: A Special Reference in Uttar Kannada District

Vulnerability and the Coping Capacity of Women in Natural Disasters- An Indian Experience

Disasters affect men and women, the young and the old, the rich and the poor in different ways. Women are more vulnerable in disastrous situations and they need to be taken care of. Initiatives should be taken for this vulnerable group to reduce the vulnerability so that they can cope with disasters more effectively and efficiently. Women more than men are at risk of morbidity and mortality because of their gender role in terms of social, cultural and biological aspects (Meleis, 2005). Womens vulnerability to disasters is also shaped by traditional gender roles, power and privilege, low wages, and secondary responsibilities such as child care (Elaine Enarson and Betty H. Morrow). This study tries to understand the vulnerability and coping capacity of women during natural disasters, and various measures to be taken for reducing the coping capacity of women. The main objectives of the study are (1) to study how vulnerable women are to natural disasters. (2) to make aware of coping capacity of women in natural disasters. (3) to understand the major measures taken for reducing the vulnerability of women. The researcher used descriptive research design for the study. The researcher used questionnaires for conducting the study. The universe of the study is the flood affected women in Thalavadi Grama Panchayat in Kerala. The researcher used convenient sampling method for data collection. And statistical methods were used to analyze the collected data. The study pointed out that the governmental system, local self-government, non-governmental organizations, voluntary organizations have a