Village Extention Office
Village Extension Office is a local government office that works to bring government schemes related to rural development to the people and to coordinate the activities of various welfare schemes. It usually functions within the limits of Gram Panchayat/Block Panchayats. Village Extension Offices function under the control of the Panchayat Department.
Main Responsibilities
- Implementation of rural development projects
- Coordination of poverty alleviation projects
- Assistance to self-employment projects
- Promotion of women self-help groups (Kudumbashree etc.)
- Public awareness in agriculture, animal husbandry, sanitation and health awareness
- Identification of beneficiaries of government welfare schemes
- Cooperation in Gram Sabha activities
- Assistance regarding Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
- Assistance in various applications and certificate verification
- Some services available in the office
- Information on self-employment/livelihood schemes
- Women development schemes
- Coordination of activities of Kudumbashree units
- Training related to rural development
- Guidance on government subsidy schemes
- Assistance regarding social security schemes
Village Extension Offices play an important role in providing government schemes directly to the people of rural areas and ensuring public participation in development activities.
Additional information about the services available from the Village Extension Office of Kottiyoor Grama Panchayat is available in the Citizens Charter
Working Hours
Working days from 10 am to 5 pm
Address
Village Extension Office
Kottiyoor Grama Panchayat, Kottiyoor P.O, Kannur District, Pin - 670 651
Mobile - 8921321476, 6282813020
E-mail - veokottiyoorgp123@gmail.com