Poverty Free LSG
A poverty-free Panchayat ensures social protection to prevent anyone from slipping back into poverty. It is a village where growth and prosperity lead to enhanced livelihoods for all. The eradication of poverty is a key focus, measured through India’s performance towards the Goal of No Poverty using indicators such as the Multidimensional Poverty Index, bank linkages to Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and coverage of social security pensions. The SDG Index Score for Goal 1 ranges between 32 and 86 for States and between 61 and 81 for Union Territories. Poverty is a multidimensional issue encompassing economic, social, gender, and other deprivations that affect health, education access, water and sanitation, and quality of life, increase vulnerability to disasters, and exacerbate inequalities, with women bearing the brunt of it.
Kadirur Grama Panchayat, located in Panoor Block Panchayat, Kannur, is a picturesque village renowned for its handloom and agriculture. With a focus on tackling poverty, injustice, and inequality, the panchayat is committed to ensuring decent living standards for its residents. While complete poverty eradication remains the primary goal, the panchayat faces challenges in certain areas. Efforts are underway to achieve full recovery by 2025 and ensure sufficient food access for all villagers. In line with the government's goal of eradicating extreme poverty, the panchayat conducted a survey identifying 38 extremely poor individuals. A comprehensive micro plan, encompassing immediate, intermediate, and long-term strategies, has been implemented to address their needs.
The Payargramam scheme, subsidies for labor costs in vegetable and paddy cultivation, and distribution of vegetable seeds have been put in place. In the financial year 2021-22, a total of Rs. 19,87,908/- was disbursed among 1,209 farmers, with Rs. 24,20,807 distributed in the veterinary, dairy, and fisheries sectors. Kadirur Grama Panchayat comprises 18 wards with 219 Ayalkoottam groups and 3,146 Kudumbasree members. In the 2021-22 financial year, financial aid in the form of loans amounting to Rs. 15,90,15,000 and interest subsidies totaling Rs. 21,85,510 were provided to Kudumbasree members. The panchayat houses 19 micro-entrepreneurial Kudumbasree units, with 10 initiated in 2021-22.
Chembilode Grama Panchayat, situated in Edakkad Block Panchayat, Kannur, is an agricultural village located 15 km southeast of the district headquarters. Renowned as the land of "thari and thira," the area spans 99 square kilometers, consisting of two revenue villages with 20 tithes. Adorned with vast paddy fields yielding golden grains of rice, the culturally rich population thrives with progress while cherishing their heritage and valuing greenery. Agriculture is the primary livelihood for most of the population.
Chembilode Grama Panchayat has encouraged unemployed and marginalized workers to cultivate the land, including black rice in various parts of the region. Through incentives and support from the panchayat, agricultural production and productivity have witnessed significant growth, enabling families to break free from the shackles of absolute poverty. Chembilode Grama Panchayat's commendable initiatives and unwavering commitment towards self-sufficiency and poverty eradication serve as an inspiration to other communities, paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future.
