Kadanad Grama Panchayat

Budget Report 2026–27

Introduction

The Budget for the financial year 2026–27 of Kadanad Grama Panchayat is a comprehensive development-oriented budget that prioritizes social security, infrastructure development, sanitation, and welfare schemes. The budget presents significant changes in both revenue and expenditure compared to the previous financial year.

Key Financial Highlights

Revenue Analysis

1. Tax Revenue

The Panchayat expects to generate ₹80 lakh as tax revenue during 2026–27.

Major Sources of Tax Revenue

• Property Tax – ₹60 lakh
• Profession Tax (Employees) – ₹15 lakh
• Profession Tax (Institutions) – ₹5 lakh

2. Government Grants and Assistance

Government grants constitute the major source of revenue for the Panchayat.

Major Grants

• Old Age Pension – ₹2.70 crore
• General Purpose Fund – ₹1.58 crore
• Women Safety Scheme – ₹1.00 crore
• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) – ₹2.00 crore
• Development Fund (General) – ₹2.53 crore
• Road Maintenance Fund – ₹1.32 crore
• Non-Road Maintenance Fund – ₹65.59 lakh

3. Other Revenue Sources

• Bank Interest – ₹5.50 lakh
• Town Hall and Building Rent – ₹4.80 lakh
• Sale of Forms – ₹4.50 lakh
• Sale of Agricultural Products – ₹2 lakh

Expenditure Analysis

1. Establishment and Administrative Expenses

Employee Expenses

• Salary of Permanent Staff – ₹1.20 crore
• Secretary’s Salary – ₹15 lakh
• Daily Wages – ₹17 lakh
• Pension Contribution – ₹12 lakh

Total Establishment Expenditure: ₹2.09 crore

Administrative Expenses

• Office Operations
• Telephone and Internet Services
• Printing and Stationery
• Legal Services
• Advertisements and Public Notices

Total Administrative Expenditure: ₹17.85 lakh

Priority to Welfare Schemes

The largest share of the 2026–27 budget has been allocated to social security pensions.

Major Welfare Schemes

Major Development Projects

Housing Sector

• Individual Housing Scheme – ₹1.62 crore

Health Sector

• Health Programmes – ₹11.38 lakh
• Allopathy Hospital Development – ₹43.42 lakh
• Ayurveda Hospital Development – ₹10.03 lakh
• Homeopathy Hospital Development – ₹5 lakh

Drinking Water Supply

• Individual Drinking Water Schemes – ₹4.26 lakh
• Public Drinking Water Schemes – ₹10.50 lakh

Sanitation and Waste Management

In line with the Panchayat’s vision of a “Clean Kadanad”, substantial allocations have been made for waste management and sanitation initiatives.

Waste Management Projects

• Waste Management Preparatory Activities – ₹75,000
• Waste Segregation Activities – ₹1.47 lakh
• Centralized Waste Processing – ₹8.43 lakh
• Disposal of Processed Waste – ₹3.67 lakh
• Individual Waste Treatment Units – ₹11.52 lakh

Infrastructure Development

Major Allocations

• Street Lighting – ₹20.45 lakh
• Bridges – ₹6 lakh
• Public Buildings – ₹3 lakh
• Vehicle Hire for Engineering Wing – ₹3.60 lakh

Key Features of the Budget

Major Strengths

✅ High priority to social security and welfare schemes

✅ ₹2 crore allocation for employment guarantee programmes

✅ ₹1.62 crore allocation for housing development

✅ Strong investment in the healthcare sector

✅ Special emphasis on sanitation and waste management

✅ Dedicated funding for roads and infrastructure development

Conclusion

The Kadanad Grama Panchayat Budget for the financial year 2026–27 is a people-centric development budget focused on social security, welfare schemes, housing, healthcare, employment generation, sanitation, and infrastructure development. Special emphasis has been given to achieving a waste-free Panchayat and strengthening social security measures. The budget is expected to contribute significantly to the overall development of the Panchayat and improve the quality of life of its residents.