Grama Saba Meeting attended on Gandhi Jayanthi

Report of the Grama Sabha Meeting – 2nd October 2024 (Gandhi Jayanthi)

The Grama Sabha meeting took place all the Panchayats in the Tirupattur District on Gandhi Jayanthi. This meeting was attended by staff from the Department of Extension Education at Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) and members of Women Self-Help Groups from various communities in 37 Panchayats. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the developmental activities, identify community needs, and promote public participation in the democratic process.

Panchayats Covered:

1. Kasinayakanpatti
2. Kathirimangalam
3. Periayagaram
4. Kakanampalayam
5. Palnampalayam
6. Sewdekuppam
7. Kurisilapattu
8. Kallakuppam
9. Govindapuram
10. Elayanagaram
11. Samanthikuppam
12. Marmanikuppam
13. Alangkuppam
14. Girisamuthiram
15. Koretti
16. Vengalapuram
17. Sewvathur
18. Pallathur
19. Pa.Muthampatti
20. Kurumperi
21. A.K.Mottur
22. Thathavalasai
23. Irunapattu
24. Kethandapatti
25. Kumidikanpatti
26. Manavalli
27. Aathoorkuppam
28. Nayaganur
29. Vellathmanipenda
30. Chinnarapatti
31. Yellagirikermam
32. Kaveripattu
33. Periyakamiyampattu
34. Ammaiyappan Nagar
35. Mookanur
36. Reddiyur
37. Develapuram

Key Points Discussed:

Sanitation and Infrastructure Development: Several Panchayats highlighted the need for improved sanitation facilities, especially in schools. This aligns with the ongoing efforts to build toilet facilities in schools.

Women's Empowerment: The Women's Self-Help Group members advocated for more programs to enhance women's employment opportunities, financial literacy, and access to resources.

Agricultural Support: Many participants voiced concerns about the challenges faced by local farmers, particularly in relation to irrigation and crop subsidies. Recommendations were made to enhance support for farmers, including better access to agricultural loans and seeds.

Health and Hygiene: The importance of improving healthcare facilities in rural areas was emphasized, with a specific focus on maternal and child health services.

Education: Participants from various Panchayats stressed the importance of improving the quality of education in local schools and requested better resources such as teaching aids and proper infrastructure.

Waste Management: Waste management was discussed in several Panchayats, with calls for the implementation of effective waste disposal systems and environmental awareness programs.

Water Supply: Many communities raised concerns about the irregularity of drinking water supply, suggesting the need for new water management systems and conservation efforts.

Outcomes:

• A resolution was passed in many Panchayats to prioritize the construction of sanitation facilities and to improve water supply systems.
• There was a strong consensus on enhancing women's participation in local governance and providing more training for Self-Help Group members.
• Panchayats agreed to focus on youth development programs and vocational training to reduce unemployment.

The Gandhi Jayanthi Grama Sabha meeting was a significant platform for public participation and the exchange of ideas between the community members and the local administration. The engagement of Sacred Heart College's Department of Extension Education and the Women Self-Help Groups ensured that the voices of women and marginalized communities were heard, contributing to the overall development of the Panchayats.