Village Extension 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 Kolayad Grama Panchayat is available in the Citizen Rights Document
Working Hours
Working Days 10 AM to 5 PM
Address
Village Extension Office
Kolayad Grama Panchayat, Kolayad P.O, Kannur District, Pin - 670650
Mobile - 9496192584, 9847554625
E-mail - veovkolayad@gmail.com