Question

The Grama panchayath which won the state level first place in 'Ardra Keralam' award 2022-23 given in appreciation of the health sector initiative of Local Self Government of Kerala:

• A. Maneed
• B. Madikkai
• C. Mannadi
• D. Moodadi

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Maneed

• Aardra Keralam awards are given in appreciation of the health sector initiatives of LSGs and to enable better cooperation between Health, allied departments and people’s representatives for the improvement of public health

• The criteria for the awards include the investment in the health sector, palliative care programmes, Kaya kalpa criteria and all other activities linked to the health sector.

• The conduct of immunisation programmes, ward-level health activities, other innovative health initiatives and solid waste management in public places are also considered.

• Maneed grama panchayat, Perambra block panchayat, Ernakulam district panchayat, Ponnani municipality and Thiruvananthapuram corporation have won the awards.