Vellathooval
Grama Panchayat

Key Highlights of the Vellathooval Grama Panchayat Budget Report 2026–27

Major Objectives of the Budget

• To ensure comprehensive development in the sectors of agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure, tourism, and social welfare.
• To give priority to welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, women, children, and senior citizens.
• To promote local tourism, thereby creating employment opportunities and increasing income generation.
• To digitalize Panchayat services through the implementation of the “K-SMART” system.

Total Plan Allocation

The total plan outlay for the financial year 2026–27 is approximately ₹10.52 crore.

Major Sources of Revenue

• General Purpose Fund – ₹3.45 crore
• Finance Commission Grant – ₹95.68 lakh
• Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Development Fund – ₹56.91 lakh
• Own Fund – ₹5.54 crore

Infrastructure Development

• Road Development – ₹2.73 crore
• Asset Protection and Restoration – ₹95.92 lakh
• Construction of Various Footpaths/Steps – ₹44.50 lakh
• Drinking Water Projects – ₹47.15 lakh

Health and Welfare

• Panchayat contribution in addition to the Government allocation of ₹1.40 crore for the construction of a new Family Health Centre.
• Infrastructure development of Homoeopathy and Ayurveda Dispensaries.
• Day Care Centre project for senior citizens.
• Income-generating initiatives for women.

Agricultural Sector

Approximately ₹88 lakh has been allocated for agriculture and animal husbandry, including:

• Agricultural Nursery
• Distribution of Organic Fertilizers
• Distribution of Organic Pesticides
• Fencing to Prevent Crop Damage from Wild Animals
• Distribution of Pump Sets
• Honey Village Project
• Other agriculture-related initiatives

Social Welfare

• Women’s Welfare – ₹43.45 lakh
• Child Welfare Schemes – ₹15.25 lakh
• Senior Citizens’ Welfare – ₹31 lakh
• Scheduled Caste Development – ₹52.34 lakh
• Social Security Pensions – ₹8 crore

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

• Total Allocation – Approximately ₹9.61 crore.
• Activities include water conservation, rural road development, sanitation, and land development works.

Tourism Development

An allocation of ₹37 lakh has been earmarked for tourism projects, including:

• Chengulam LPS Park
• Elkunnu Watch Tower
• Chunayammakkal Waterfalls
• Beautification of the Anachal–Muthuvankudy Road
• Other tourism promotion initiatives

Overall Message of the Budget

This budget reflects a people-centric development vision that seeks to advance:

• Infrastructure Development,
• Social Welfare,
• Agricultural Growth, and
• Tourism Development

simultaneously, thereby ensuring sustainable and inclusive development for the people of Vellathooval Grama Panchayat.