Other Committees
Other Committees
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is constituted to coordinate the activities of the Standing Committees. The President, Vice-President, and the Chairpersons of the other Standing Committees are members of the Steering Committee. The President serves as the Chairperson of the Steering Committee.
The Steering Committee is responsible for carrying out the duties assigned to it by the Panchayat. If any Standing Committee is unable to effectively perform its functions and responsibilities, the powers and duties of that Standing Committee shall vest in the Steering Committee.
Hospital Managing Committee (HMC)
Hospital Managing Committees (HMCs), consisting of not more than fifteen members, shall be constituted for hospitals under the control of Panchayats, up to the district level, for all systems of medical treatment, in accordance with Section 173A of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, and the Kerala Panchayat Raj (Managing Committees for Public Health Institutions) Rules, 2010.
The term of the Hospital Managing Committee shall end with the expiry of the term of the Panchayat. Whenever a vacancy arises among the members, it shall be filled by nominating new members in accordance with a decision of the Panchayat.
HMCs are empowered to take decisions necessary for the development of hospitals. The HMC shall meet once every three months and shall maintain proper records of income and expenditure. The Member Secretary shall be responsible for the custody of the Hospital Development Fund. The fund shall be deposited in a joint account in a nationalised bank in the names of the Chairperson and the Member Secretary. All expenditures shall be made with the approval of the HMC.
Chairperson of the HMC – President
Convener – Medical Officer
Members
- Chairperson of the Standing Committee for Health and Education – Vice Chairperson
- Chairperson of the Finance Standing Committee
- Chairperson of the Public Works Standing Committee
- Grama Panchayat Member from the area
- Assistant Engineer / Assistant Executive Engineer / Executive Engineer (LSGD)
- KSEB Engineer from the area
- KWA Engineer from the area
- Three persons unanimously nominated by the Panchayat
- Second Medical Officer of the institution
- Block Panchayat Member from the area
- Grama Panchayat President
- Block Panchayat President
Permanent Invitees Without Voting Rights
- Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) representing the area
- Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the area
- One representative each from the recognised national political parties
- One representative each from political parties that are not recognised as national parties but have representation in the Legislative Assembly
- District Medical Officer
- Kudumbashree CDS Chairperson of the area where the hospital is located
Managing Committee for Veterinary Health Institutions
Managing Committees consisting of not more than fifteen members shall be constituted for veterinary hospitals providing treatment to animals, up to the district level, in accordance with the Kerala Panchayat Raj (Managing Committee for Veterinary Health Institutions) Rules, 2024.
The term of the Managing Committee shall end with the expiry of the term of the Panchayat. Whenever a vacancy arises among the members, it shall be filled by nominating new members in accordance with a decision of the Panchayat.
The Managing Committee is empowered to take decisions necessary for the development of veterinary health institutions. The Committee shall meet once every three months and shall maintain proper records of income and expenditure. The Member Secretary shall be responsible for the custody of the Veterinary Health Institution Development Fund. The fund shall be deposited in a joint account in a nationalised bank in the names of the Chairperson and the Member Secretary.
The Managing Committee shall obtain approval for expenditures, and its accounts shall be subject to audit by the State Audit Department.
Chairperson of the Managing Committee – President
Member Secretary – Chief Veterinary Officer
Members
- Chairperson of the Development Standing Committee – Vice Chairperson
- Chairperson of the Finance Standing Committee
- Chairperson of the Public Works Standing Committee
- Grama Panchayat Member from the area where the institution is located
- Assistant Engineer / Assistant Executive Engineer / Executive Engineer (LSGD)
- KSEB Engineer from the area
- KWA Engineer from the area
- Three persons unanimously nominated by the Panchayat
- Not more than three persons nominated by the Panchayat Committee
- Assistant Veterinary Officer
- Block Panchayat Member
- District Panchayat Member
Procurement Committee
A Procurement Committee shall be constituted in accordance with the Procurement Guidelines for the Procurement of Goods and Services Required by Local Self-Government Institutions, issued under Government Order (P) No. 259/2010/LSGD dated 08-11-2010.
Chairperson of the Committee – President
Convener – Secretary
All Chairpersons of the Standing Committees and the concerned Implementing Officer shall be members of the Committee.
The decisions of the Procurement Committee play an important role in the procurement of goods and services. The decisions of the Committee shall be submitted to the Panchayat for approval.
Panchayat Education Committee (PEC)
The Panchayat Education Committee is a committee comprising all elected representatives of the Panchayat, Head Teachers, representatives of PTA Presidents, selected teachers, Junior Health Inspector, SC/ST representatives, ICDS Supervisor, representatives of school managers, and other relevant stakeholders.
The President of the Grama Panchayat serves as the Chairperson of the Committee, the Chairperson of the Health and Education Standing Committee serves as the Vice Chairperson, and the Educational Implementing Officer serves as the Convener.
The Panchayat Education Committee provides leadership in coordinating and facilitating educational activities and initiatives across the Panchayat.
Elderly Vigilance Committee
The Government has directed that Elderly Vigilance Committees be constituted in all Grama Panchayats to safeguard the welfare of senior citizens and to intervene in and address cases involving denial of freedom, violation of rights, and abuse against the elderly.
The committee consists of the Grama Panchayat President, Chairperson of the Welfare Standing Committee, Grama Panchayat Secretary, CDS Chairperson, ICDS Supervisor, Medical Officer, Police Sub-Inspector, and Village Officer.
Jagratha Samithi
Jagratha Samithis are committees constituted at the Panchayat, Ward, and District levels to address and prevent violence, harassment, abuse, and denial of freedom against women and children.
The Government has issued detailed guidelines regarding the objectives, functions, and organisational structure of Jagratha Samithis under Government Order G.O. (MS) No. 7/2025/WCDD dated 22 February 2025.
Structure of the Panchayat-Level Jagratha Samithi
Chairperson – Grama Panchayat President
Vice Chairperson – Vice President
Convener – ICDS Supervisor, Women and Child Development Department
Co-Convener – Panchayat Secretary
Members
- Chairperson of the Welfare Standing Committee
- A woman advocate
- Police Circle Inspector
- Panchayat Member / Social Worker belonging to the SC/ST community
- Medical Officer of the Primary Health Centre (PHC)
- CDS Chairperson
- One person selected from among the Conveners of the Ward-Level Jagratha Samithis
Invitees
- Representative of the District Child Protection Committee (DCPC)
- Educational Implementing Officer
A Jagratha Support Committee shall also be constituted at the Panchayat level to provide support to the Panchayat-Level Jagratha Samithi.
Child Protection Committees (CPC)
Child Protection Committees are mechanisms constituted at the Block, Municipality, and Panchayat levels, comprising public-spirited individuals and officials, to ensure and protect the rights, welfare, and safety of children in Local Self-Government Institutions and to create a conducive environment for their overall well-being.
The Grama Panchayat President serves as the Chairperson, the Chairperson of the Welfare Standing Committee serves as the Vice Chairperson, and the ICDS Supervisor serves as the Member Secretary. The Committee also includes representatives of children, Anganwadi teachers, teachers, Public Health Nurses, and two social workers.
Local-Level Monitoring Committee
A Local-Level Monitoring Committee shall be constituted in every Grama Panchayat to monitor the implementation of the provisions of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act.
Chairperson – Grama Panchayat President
Convener – Agricultural Officer
Members
- Village Officers
- Three nominated representatives of paddy farmers
Agricultural Development Committee at Krishi Bhavan Level
Panchayat-level Agricultural Development Committees function with Krishi Bhavans as their focal points. The Committee discusses all programmes implemented through the Krishi Bhavan and provides necessary guidance for their effective implementation. The composition of the Committee is as follows:
- Local Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
- Grama Panchayat President – Chairperson
- Grama Panchayat Vice President
- Chairperson of the Development Standing Committee
- Agricultural Officer – Convener
Representatives of various agricultural organisations, as well as representatives from the political and social sectors, are also included in the Committee.
Palliative Care Management Committee (PMC)
The Palliative Care Project is a mandatory project to be undertaken by Local Self-Government Institutions. A Palliative Care Management Committee (PMC) is constituted to implement the project and oversee its activities.
The Grama Panchayat President serves as the Chairperson and the Chairperson of the Health and Education Standing Committee serves as the Vice Chairperson. The Committee includes the Chairperson of the Welfare Standing Committee, Grama Panchayat Secretary, two elected representatives including one woman, CDS Chairperson, CDS Member Secretary, Block/District Panchayat Members representing the area, Medical Officers, Palliative Care Nurse, and two volunteers. The Medical Officer of the Primary Health Centre serves as the Member Secretary.
The Committee shall meet once every two months to review and evaluate the activities. A Palliative Care Implementation Committee (PIC), chaired by the Grama Panchayat President, also functions to ensure the effective implementation and continuation of palliative care activities.
Kudumbashree Evaluation Committee
The Evaluation Committee serves as a platform for bringing Local Self-Government Institutions and Kudumbashree together through a democratic process. It provides ideas and information for preparing the annual action plan of the Community Development Society (CDS) and offers necessary guidance and direction.
The Grama Panchayat President serves as the Chairperson, the CDS Chairperson serves as the Secretary, and the CDS Member Secretary serves as the Convener.
The Committee includes the Grama Panchayat Vice President, Panchayat Secretary, Chairpersons of the Welfare and Development Standing Committees, Heads of Component Institutions, CDS Vice Chairperson, CDS Sub-Committee Conveners, five women elected representatives, two former CDS office-bearers, and representatives of financial institutions.
The Committee shall meet at least once every three months.
Tree Committee
The Tree Committee is constituted at the Panchayat level for the protection and preservation of trees standing along public roads and in public places, and for preventing accidents caused by trees or their branches being uprooted, broken, or falling.
Members:
- Grama Panchayat President
- Grama Panchayat Secretary
- Village Officer
- Forest Department Range Officer
Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC)
Biodiversity Management Committees are constituted in all Local Self-Government Institutions in accordance with the provisions of the Biological Diversity Act. BMCs are legally mandated local committees established to ensure the conservation of biological resources, promote their sustainable use, and support the conservation and management of ecosystems.
The Grama Panchayat President serves as the Chairperson of the BMC, while the Panchayat Secretary serves as the BMC Secretary. The BMC consists of eight members. In addition to the President and Secretary, six members are nominated by the Panchayat Committee. Of these six members, two shall be women and one shall belong to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe community.
One person shall be selected from among the members of the Committee to serve as the Convener. The term of the BMC shall be five years, corresponding to the term of the Panchayat governing body.
Traffic Regulatory Committee
A Traffic Regulatory Committee shall be constituted at the Grama Panchayat level to address traffic-related issues within the Panchayat area, under the supervision of the District Police Chief.
Chairperson – Grama Panchayat President
Convener – Police Officer nominated by the District Police Chief
Members:
- Representative of the District Collector
- Representative of the Regional Transport Office (RTO)
- Representative of the Public Works Department (PWD)
Panchayat-Level Sports Council
Sports Councils have been constituted under the Kerala Sports Act for the development and promotion of sports at the local level.
Composition
Council President – Grama Panchayat President
Council Secretary – Grama Panchayat Secretary
Members:
- Police Inspector
- Assistant Engineer, PWD (Buildings)
- Medical Officer
- Village Officer of the area
- Two persons who have achieved excellence in sports, including one woman
- Two Physical Education Teachers
- One PTA President
- Three Grama Panchayat Members, including one woman and one member belonging to the SC/ST community
- Two Sports Club Presidents
