Budget 2026-27
Poonjar Thekkekara Grama Panchayat Budget 2026–27
According to the 2026–27 Budget of Poonjar Thekkekara Grama Panchayat, the total estimated revenue is ₹17,68,19,404, while the total estimated expenditure is ₹17,63,67,960. A closing balance of ₹30,55,642 is expected at the end of the financial year.
Major Revenue Sources
- Tax Revenue – ₹70 lakh
- Non-Tax Revenue – ₹29.99 lakh
- General Purpose Fund – ₹1.44 crore
- Development Fund (General) – ₹2.57 crore
- MGNREGS Fund – ₹1.56 crore
- Welfare Pension Fund – ₹7.90 crore
Major Development Allocations
Production Sector
- Agricultural projects – ₹11.50 lakh
- Significant allocations for livestock development, dairy farming, and poultry farming
- Total allocation for the production sector – ₹68.04 lakh
Infrastructure Development
- Road construction, tarring, concreting, and renovation – ₹1.65 crore
- Street lighting and maintenance of street lights – ₹6.75 lakh
- Special allocations have also been made for bus bays, waiting sheds, and maintenance of public buildings.
Housing Sector
- An allocation of ₹72.28 lakh has been made for housing schemes, including the Life Mission Project.
Social Welfare
- Senior citizen welfare programmes – ₹11.81 lakh
- Projects for persons with disabilities – ₹8 lakh
- Other social security programmes – ₹1.12 lakh
Education and Anganwadi Services
- School education support activities – ₹4.50 lakh
- Anganwadi infrastructure development – ₹18 lakh
- Anganwadi nutrition programme – ₹18 lakh
Women’s Development
- Renovation of women’s product distribution centres – ₹6.35 lakh
- Women’s welfare programmes – ₹9.48 lakh
- Establishment of a women’s gymnasium – ₹7.50 lakh
Special Projects
- The Adivaram–Vagamon Vazhikkadavu Road is being upgraded under the PMGSY Scheme.
- Steps are being considered for the establishment of a public crematorium.
- A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been submitted for the Poonjar Tourism Circuit Project.
- Approval has been obtained for the construction of a Sports Complex at Poonjar Engineering College under the Central Government’s Mera Khel India programme.
Conclusion
Based on the 2026–27 Budget, the major priorities of Poonjar Thekkekara Grama Panchayat are:
- Road and infrastructure development
- Housing construction and rehabilitation
- Social security pensions and welfare schemes
- Agricultural, dairy, and livestock development
- Women’s empowerment and welfare
- Senior citizen welfare and social inclusion
These initiatives reflect the Panchayat’s commitment to sustainable development, improved public services, and enhanced quality of life for its residents.