ജസ്റ്റിൻ തോമസ് പാലത്തിങ്കൽ
Health and Education Standing Committee Chairperson
- Name: Justin Thomas Palathinkal
- Ward: Ward 18 – Vakkachanpadi
- Member ID: 2025056101801
- Date of Birth: 30-06-1988
- Phone: 9995395453
- Address: 15, Palathinkal,
Valiyakulam,
Industrial Nagar, Changanassery P.O. – 686106
Duties and Responsibilities of the Health and Education Standing Committee
The Health and Education Standing Committee is the principal committee responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising activities in areas such as public health, sanitation, drinking water, education, nutrition, and health awareness in the Grama Panchayat.
Major Duties:
- Provide leadership in planning and implementing public health activities in the Panchayat.
- Take necessary initiatives to coordinate the functioning of Primary Health Centres, Family Health Centres, and other health institutions.
- Lead preventive measures for the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
- Promote public health activities such as sanitation, waste management, and mosquito control.
- Coordinate activities aimed at ensuring the availability of safe drinking water.
- Lead the organisation of health awareness programmes, medical camps, and preventive healthcare activities.
- Consider programmes for the healthcare and well-being of women, children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable sections.
- Support programmes related to nutrition, maternal and child health, adolescent health, and other related areas.
- Consider matters related to Government and aided educational institutions in the Panchayat and take necessary initiatives.
- Promote programmes aimed at improving the educational standards of students and enhancing learning facilities.
- Examine issues related to basic infrastructure, sanitation, drinking water, and safety in schools and recommend necessary measures.
- Support the implementation of scholarships, educational assistance, and other educational welfare programmes for students.
- Promote public participation and social involvement in the field of education.
- Monitor the progress of projects in the health and education sectors and recommend necessary corrective measures.
- Coordinate programmes in cooperation with various Government departments and health and educational institutions.
- Consider complaints and suggestions from the public relating to health and education and take necessary action.
- Evaluate the progress of health and education activities and submit necessary reports and recommendations to the Panchayat Committee.
Conclusion
The Health and Education Standing Committee plays a crucial role in improving healthcare, sanitation, educational standards, nutrition, and public awareness in the Panchayat. Its primary responsibility is to plan and effectively implement necessary programmes to safeguard the health and education of the people and to create a healthy, educated, and progressive community.