ANEESH TIRUR, Extension Officer,

Covid-19 Vaccination-Operational Guidelines

2020-12-28T08:42:00.001-08:00

Anticipating that the COVID-19 vaccine may soon be available, the Government of India (GoI) is preparing for its it to be introduced in the country so that it can be expeditiously rolled out when available.Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare Issued detailed guidelines for Vaccination.

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National Digital Health Mission Statred

2020-08-31T07:09:00.003-07:00

The 'One Nation One Health Card' will digitize the health records of all Indians, making patient data accessible and inclusive in one card.Under the aegis of the health card, a person's medical history, doctor consultations, diagnosis and prescribed treatment will be saved in a digital database. Hospitals, clinics and doctors will be linked to a central server. The medical history will only be accessible to the individual concerned or any authorized person, with the consent of the patient.
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Guidelines for Conduct of General Election during COVID-19

2020-08-23T22:02:00.003-07:00

Election Commission of India approved the broad guidelines for conduct of general/bye elections during COVID-19 period.The Commission has revised the norms of number of persons accompanying the candidate and number of vehicles at the time of nomination. It has also created optional facility to fill the nomination form and the affidavit online and submission of the same, after taking print, before the RO concerned. For the first time, the candidates will have the option to deposit security amount for contesting the elections online. Keeping the containment guidelines in view, the Commission has limited the number of persons including candidate for door to door campaign to five.

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Virtual Meetings in LSGIs Permission Granted

2020-08-05T08:55:00.001-07:00

Govt permitted Local Self Govt Institutions to conduct committee meetings through online platforms. The attendance must be attested by President. Members attending meetings by virtual formats were also eligible for sitting fee.

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Kerala plans to provide tap connections to all rural households by 2023

2020-07-30T08:12:00.005-07:00

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, held discussion with Chief Minister of Kerala, regarding implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the State. The flagship programme aims to provide household tap connections in rural areas of the country. Potable water in adequate quantity and of prescribed quality to be provided to every rural household on regular and long-term basis, for which the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is under implementation in partnership with States. The objective of the mission is universal coverage.

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LIFE Housing-Permission to Select New Beneficiaries

2020-07-29T03:06:00.003-07:00

LSGD issued detailed guidelines to select new beneficiaries for LIFE Housing Scheme Implemented by LIFE Housing Mission. Applications can be submitted digitally from August 1st 2020.

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First time, Panchayat funds to be audited online

2020-07-24T20:50:00.000-07:00

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has decided to conduct an online audit of 2.5 lakh gram panchayats (GPs) across the country for the current financial year with a focus on how they used Finance Commission (FC) grants.,.The exercise, to be conducted through Audit Online, an application developed by the Ministry, is a bid to ensure accountability in the utilisation of funds at the ground level.The audit will be scaled up to cover all Panchayats across the country in the next financial year 2020-21.

Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Wage Rate revised

2020-03-24T23:39:00.001-07:00

Govt Of India issued notification revising the wage rate of employees working under Mahathma Gandhi NREGA. In Kerala the wage rate was fixed as Rs 291 per day.

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Local Body Member Strength Revised

2020-02-18T07:42:00.002-08:00

Kerala Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act, 2020 and Kerala Municipality (Amendment) Act, 2020 were came in to force, revising the strength of Local Self Govt Institutions in Kerala. As per the revision, Gramapanchayaths minimum wards changed from 13 to 14 and maximum from 23 to 24.

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Unemployment Allowance-NREGS-Draft Rules Notified

2020-02-12T21:22:00.004-08:00

Draft of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme Unemployment Allowance (Kerala) Rules, 2019 was published for general information. Objections and suggessions can be raised within 30days from the date of notification. The objections or suggestions, if any, shall be addressed to the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Local Self Government Department, Secretariat Annexe-I, Thiruvananthapuram -695001.

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Stamp Duty, Registration Fee Exempted For LSGI Land Purchase

2020-02-12T21:14:00.002-08:00

The Government have decided to exempt from paying Registration Fee and Stamp Duty for the registration of land being purchased in the name of Local Self Government Institutions and land being donated by private persons to Government, Local Self Government Institutions, Government owned institutions, Public Sector Undertakings for public purpose.

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Availing Service of Engineering Students-Guidelines

2019-12-25T22:14:00.002-08:00

Detailed Guidelines were issued by LSGD for availing services of Engineering students from Govt/Aided/Un Aided Engineering Colleges, by LSGIs.

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Flood Affected LSGIs - Special fund Utilisation Guidelines Issued

2019-12-25T22:10:00.002-08:00

Finance Department allotted 212.5 crores to flood affected LSGIs as Special Development Fund. LSGI issued detailed guidelines for utilizing the amount.

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PMAY(G) Payment Permission for Plinth Area Extended Houses

2019-12-25T22:04:00.003-08:00

LSGD issued permission to pay installments to PMAY(G) beneficiaries, who constructed houses with extended plinth area.

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BP Secretary-Select List Published

2019-12-08T21:56:00.003-08:00

The Select List of Officers for promotion to the posts of Secretary, Block Panchayat/Senior Superintendent in the Rural Development Department prepared by the Ad hoc DPC (Lower) for the year 2019 published.

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LIFE Mission-Beneficiary Meet-Directions Issued

2019-12-07T20:39:00.001-08:00

LIFE Housing Mission Kerala issued detailed guidelines for the smooth conduct of house work completed beneficiaries meet at Block,Municipal & District level. Financial sanction is also allowed by LSGD for conducting the meet by LSGIs.

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MahathmaGandhi NREGS Engineering Staff Appointment Criteria Revised

2019-12-05T21:29:00.002-08:00

LSGD issued clarification regarding the appointment of Engineering Staff on Contract basis for Mahathma Gandhi NREGS in LSGIs. Interview committee were also constituted for various tires. The new directions will be applicable to new appointments only.

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SC Promoters-Honorarium Enhanced

2019-12-05T21:18:00.003-08:00

Govt decided to enhance honorarium given to SC Promoters working in LSGIs. The enhanced rate of Rs 10000 will have effect from December 1st 2019.

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Annual Plan 2020-2021 LSGIs Directions Issued

2019-12-05T18:59:00.004-08:00

Kerala Govt directed all Local Self Govts to start preparation of annual plan for the financial year 2020-21. A special Development Seminar should be conducted for framing Disaster Management Plan by Local Bodies.The last date for approval from DPC was fixed as March 14th 2020.

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Disaster Management Plan in LSGIs Guidelines Issued

2019-12-05T18:54:00.002-08:00

LSGD issued detailed guidelines for the formation of LSGI level Disaster Management Plans.Emergeny Resource Teams should be constituted at each LSGIs for making sudden action for disaster management.

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Kerala Panchayath/Municipal Building Rules Revised

2019-11-08T20:44:00.004-08:00

LSGD issued notification revising the existing Kerala Panchayath Raj Buiding Rules 2011 and Kerala Municipal Building Rules 1999.The new rules have effect from November 2019.
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PMAY(G) Houses to Newly Selected Beneficieries

2019-11-05T05:31:00.002-08:00

Ministry Of Rural Development permitted State Govts to distribute housing assistance to newly selected beneficiaries by Awaas Plus mobile app survey conducted in last February. For the inclusion of newly selected beneficiaries to the data base, every state have to delete the ineligible SECC beneficiaries through the Remand Module available in Awaas Software.

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Local Body Election-Delimitation Committee Constituted

2019-11-03T07:54:00.001-08:00

LSGD issued notification constituting delimitation committee for re arranging ward/division of local bodies. Elections to the Local Self Govt Institutions will be conducted on October 2020.
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6th State Finance Commission Constituted

2019-11-01T22:00:00.004-07:00

VIth State Finance Commission constituted under the chairmanship of Sri S.M.Vijayanand, former Chief Secretary of Kerala. The Commission has the mandate to review the financial position of the Panchayats and Muncipalities and make recommendations. Sri T.K.Jose, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government,LSGD and Sri Manoj Joshi, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, FinanceDepartment were the members.
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IT Equipment Purchase for Schools-Instructions

2019-10-10T02:31:00.000-07:00

General Education Department issued revised guidelines for the procurement and installation of IT equipment in schools. The directions were also applicable to purchase by local self govt institutions.

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