Ardram Award
Ardram Award (Ardra Keralam Award) 2021–2022 – Keezhmad Grama Panchayat
Keezhmad Grama Panchayat received the prestigious Ardram Award (Ardra Keralam Award) for the period 2021–2022.
This award is presented in recognition of the outstanding performance of Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) in Kerala in the field of public health and the effective implementation of healthcare initiatives.
Overview of the Award and Evaluation Criteria
The Ardram Keralam Mission aims to transform Primary Health Centres into people-friendly Family Health Centres (FHCs) and 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:
- Expenditure in the Health Sector: Financial utilisation of health-related grants and their effective use.
- Palliative Care: The coverage, effectiveness, and implementation of palliative care services at the local level.
- Cleanliness and Maintenance: Cleanliness and maintenance of healthcare institutions, along with performance against institutional assessment standards such as Kayakalp.
- Public Health and Preventive Activities: Effective implementation of routine immunisation programmes, solid waste management, vector control, and targeted health awareness campaigns at the ward level.
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