Aardram Award
Keezhmad Grama Panchayat received the prestigious Aardram Award (Aardra Keralam Award) for the period 2021–2022.
The award is presented in recognition of Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) in Kerala that demonstrate outstanding performance in the field of public health and effective implementation of healthcare initiatives.
Award Overview and Evaluation Criteria
The Aardram Kerala Mission aims to transform Primary Health Centres into people-friendly Family Health Centres (FHCs) and to improve the accessibility, quality, and efficiency of healthcare services.
The performance of Local Self-Government Institutions such as Keezhmad Grama Panchayat is generally evaluated based on the following areas:
- Financial Allocation for Health: Financial expenditure and effective utilization of grants allocated for health-related activities.
- Palliative Care: The reach, coverage, and efficiency of locally implemented palliative care services.
- Cleanliness and Maintenance: Cleanliness and proper maintenance of healthcare centres, along with performance based on institutional evaluation parameters such as the Kayakalp score.
- Public Health and Preventive Measures: Successful implementation of routine immunization programmes, solid waste management, vector control, and targeted health awareness and preventive campaigns at the ward level.
