Village Extension Office (VEO)
Village Extension Office (VEO)
The Village Extension Office (VEO) is a local government office operating to deliver rural development government schemes to the public and coordinate the execution of various welfare programs. Typically, it functions within the jurisdiction of Grama Panchayats or Block Panchayats. Village Extension Offices function under the control of the Department of Panchayats.
Key Duties:
Implementing rural development schemes.
Coordinating poverty alleviation programs.
Assisting self-employment schemes.
Promoting women's self-help groups (such as Kudumbashree).
Fostering public awareness in agriculture, animal husbandry, sanitation, and health.
Identifying beneficiaries for various government welfare schemes.
Cooperating with Gramasabha (ward-level public body meeting) activities.
Assisting with matters related to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
Assisting with processing various applications and verifying verification certificates.
Major Services Available at the Office:
Information regarding self-employment and livelihood generation schemes.
Women's empowerment and development programs.
Coordination and monitoring of Kudumbashree units.
Training programs related to rural development.
Guidelines and updates on government subsidy schemes.
Assistance with various social security schemes.
Village Extension Offices play an indispensable role in providing government schemes directly to rural communities and ensuring public participation in grassroots development activities.
Additional details regarding the specific services available at the Maloor Grama Panchayat Village Extension Office can be found in the Citizen's Charter.
Working Hours
Working Days: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Contact Address
Village Extension Office
Kanichar Grama Panchayat, Kanichar P.O.
Kannur District, Pin - 670 674
Mobile: +91 9061818684, +91 9961662282
Email: veokanichar@gmail.com