Kanichar
Grama Panchayat

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Kanichar Grama Panchayat – "Project Beacon Town" Project Overview

As part of the "Project Beacon Town" initiative implemented by the Local Self Government Department under the leadership of the Kannur District Administration, Kanichar Town in Kanichar Grama Panchayat has been selected as a model project area.

With the core objective of "Cleanliness, Sustainability, and Public Participation," the Panchayat aims to elevate Kanichar Town to state-of-the-art standards in sanitation and development.

Key Activities and Phases:

1. Phase 1 Activities (August 15, 2026 – October 2, 2026)

• Baseline Survey & Action Plan: Identify and map sanitation issues across the town to prepare a comprehensive Action Plan with actionable solutions.
• Cleaning Drives: Organize at least two major community-led mega cleaning drives in the town area before October 2.
• Waste Collection: Ensure 100% door-to-door waste collection and source-level waste segregation through the Haritha Karma Sena.
• Public Amenity Upgrades: Operationalize public toilets and ensure essential facilities such as drinking water, electricity, and women/differently-abled friendly amenities.
• Green Protocol & Regulations: Strictly control public littering, spitting, public urination, and unauthorized flex banners, while enforcing the Green Protocol across all government offices.

2. Phase 2 Activities (October 3, 2026 – March 31, 2027)

• Develop footpaths, drainage systems, streetlights, organized parking facilities, and beautification projects like 'Sneharamams' (gated green gardens) by integrating Local Body Funds, Departmental Funds, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.

Public Participation and Monitoring:

• Nodal Officer: A senior official at the Panchayat level has been designated as the Nodal Officer to ensure proper coordination.
• People's Committee: A town-level monitoring committee will be formed under the chairmanship of the local Ward Member, comprising local residents.
• Review Meetings: Fortnightly review meetings will be chaired by the Grama Panchayat President and Secretary, and progress reports will be submitted to the District Committee.
• Transparency: 'Before & After' photographs and geo-tagged digital evidence of all activities will be maintained systematically.