Welfare Standing Committee
Welfare Standing Committee
Wafa Faisal
Chairperson
Sreejith Padikkal
Committee Member
Ruksana Firoz
Committee Member
Sabad V P
Committee Member
Sajid Nelloli
Committee Member
Key Responsibilities of the Welfare Standing Committee
The committee is entrusted with full oversight of social welfare, poverty alleviation, and the execution of social security programs.
1. Social Justice and Welfare of Vulnerable Sections
- SC/ST Welfare: Formulate specific projects for the educational and economic advancement of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- Protection Against Social Exploitation: Take necessary measures to safeguard backward classes and vulnerable groups from social injustice and exploitation.
- Special Sub-Plans: Oversee the preparation and proper utilization of funds for Tribal Sub-Plans and Scheduled Caste Sub-Plans.
2. Social Security Schemes and Pensions
- Distribution of Welfare Pensions: Review, approve, and streamline the distribution of social security pensions, including old-age, widow, and disability pensions.
- Identification of Beneficiaries: Identify eligible beneficiaries and recommend them for inclusion in welfare programs.
- Disbursement of Financial Aid: Make key decisions regarding the allocation of various financial assistance schemes implemented by the Panchayat.
3. Women and Child Welfare
- Women Development: Design and implement initiatives aimed at the social and economic empowerment of women.
- Child Welfare: Monitor the operations of Anganwadis, child welfare programs, and nutritional food distribution drives.
4. Poverty Alleviation and Other Responsibilities
- Poverty Eradication: Oversee the planning and implementation of poverty alleviation schemes (e.g., Kudumbashree, National Rural Livelihood Mission).
- Relief Operations: Coordinate relief efforts within the Panchayat's jurisdiction and recommend the allocation of relief funds.
In Summary: The Welfare Standing Committee functions as a legally empowered body dedicated to alleviating social inequality and ensuring comprehensive social security for all eligible citizens.
