Awards

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1. Swaraj Trophy Award - 2018 Punnayurkulam Grama Panchayat has won the Swaraj Trophy for the best performance at the Thrissur district level. The Department of Local Self-Government honored the panchayat with this award in recognition of its project planning, efficient tax collection, administration, and public participation.

2. State Disability Award (2023) Punnayurkulam Panchayat received the Kerala State Government's 2023 award for the Best Grama Panchayat for outstanding work in the welfare of persons with disabilities. Key Achievements:

  • Ensured disability pensions for all eligible individuals.

  • Constructed the largest disability-friendly Anganwadi in the district.

  • Provided financial assistance to set up kiosk shops (pettikkada) to ensure self-reliance for persons with disabilities.

  • Completed the construction of a Buds School spending lakhs of rupees, equipped with physiotherapy and speech therapy facilities.

  • Made all public buildings disability-friendly by installing facilities including a lift at the Panchayat office.

3. Ardra Keralam Award Punnayurkulam Panchayat received the Ardra Keralam Award in consideration of its excellent and exemplary activities in the health sector. Through this, the panchayat was also able to secure lakhs of rupees as award prize money. Key Achievements:

  • Ensured modernization of primary health centers and excellent treatment facilities for the public.

  • In collaboration with the National Rurban Mission, a modern 'Ayush Health Complex' at Thrippatta, a 'She Fitness Center' for women, and a yoga training center were realized.

4. Other Local and Cultural Achievements In addition to direct administrative awards, the panchayat is at the forefront of preserving cultural heritage and implementing development projects.

  • Excellent Implementation of Rurban Mission Projects: Created a model of development by effectively utilizing the National Rurban Mission fund to construct the V.P. Mamu Memorial Community Hall, Cultural Complex, and Art Gallery.

  • Protection of Education: The panchayat has also won great acclaim in the field of education by protecting and modernizing public schools that are more than 90 years old.