Ambalappuzha North Grama Panchayat – Final Budget Analysis Report 2026–27

This report has been prepared based on an examination of the income and expenditure estimates of Ambalappuzha North Grama Panchayat for the financial year 2026–27, as presented in the budget document.

1. Budget Summary

According to the budget estimates, the Panchayat is expected to maintain a closing balance of approximately ₹1.47 crore at the end of the financial year 2026–27.

2. Major Sources of Revenue

Tax Revenue

• Property Tax – ₹80 lakh
• Profession Tax (Employees) – ₹75 lakh
• Profession Tax (Traders/Institutions) – ₹9.50 lakh

Total Tax Revenue: ₹1.645 crore

Fees and User Charges

• Building Permit Fees – ₹9 lakh
• Regularization Fees – ₹10 lakh
• Health Department Fines – ₹2.10 lakh
• Hospital Kiosk User Charges – ₹79,000

Total: ₹32.86 lakh

Government Grants and Pension Funds

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

• Old Age Pension – ₹2.78 crore
• Widow Pension – ₹1.55 crore
• Agricultural Workers Pension – ₹1.10 crore
• Disability Pension – ₹60.75 lakh
• General Purpose Fund – ₹2.65 crore
• Women's Safety Scheme – ₹2.22 crore

Total Grant Revenue: ₹8.47 crore

Development Funds and Special Grants

• MGNREGS – ₹6.25 crore
• Development Fund (General) – ₹3.63 crore
• Maintenance Fund (Roads) – ₹1.05 crore
• LIFE Mission – ₹98 lakh
• Central Finance Commission Grants (Tied & Untied) – ₹1.90 crore

Total Special Grants: ₹17.56 crore

3. Major Expenditure Heads

A. Salaries and Establishment Expenses

• Staff Salaries – ₹1.55 crore
• Honorarium and Sitting Allowance for Elected Members – ₹25 lakh
• Other Allowances, Travel Expenses, NPS Contributions, etc.

Total Establishment Expenditure: ₹1.93 crore

B. Administrative Expenses

• Office Electricity Charges – ₹1.80 lakh
• Internet and Telephone Charges – ₹80,000
• Grama Sabha/Ward Sabha Expenses – ₹2 lakh
• Contributions and Donations – ₹3.05 lakh

Total Administrative Expenses: ₹21.04 lakh

C. Poverty Alleviation Programmes

• Poverty Alleviation Programmes – ₹6.25 crore

This is the single largest expenditure category in the Panchayat budget.

4. Production Sector Development Projects

Total Production Sector Expenditure: ₹1.07 crore

5. Service Sector Development Projects

Education

• Primary Education – ₹3 lakh
• Educational Support Activities – ₹23.15 lakh
• SC/ST Student Incentive Schemes – ₹9.56 lakh

Health

• Health Programmes – ₹16.20 lakh
• Allopathy Institutions – ₹38.27 lakh
• Ayurveda – ₹12 lakh
• Homeopathy – ₹5 lakh

Drinking Water

• Individual Drinking Water Projects – ₹25.40 lakh
• Public Drinking Water Projects – ₹3 lakh

Housing

• Individual Housing Scheme – ₹4.82 crore

Social Welfare

• Women's Welfare – ₹13.28 lakh
• Senior Citizens Welfare – ₹7.83 lakh
• Welfare of Persons with Disabilities – ₹23.84 lakh
• Anganwadi Nutrition Programme – ₹41 lakh

Total Service Sector Expenditure: ₹8.05 crore

6. Infrastructure Development

Total Infrastructure Sector Expenditure: ₹49.62 lakh

7. Social Security Pensions

The Panchayat has allocated funds for the distribution of social security pensions as follows:

• Old Age Pension – ₹2.78 crore
• Widow Pension – ₹1.55 crore
• Agricultural Workers Pension – ₹1.10 crore
• Disability Pension – ₹60.75 lakh
• Pension for Unmarried Women Above 50 Years – ₹3.68 lakh

Total Social Security Pension Expenditure: ₹6.44 crore

8. Key Observations

• Government grants and development funds account for the largest share of the Panchayat’s revenue.
• Poverty alleviation programmes and social security pensions constitute the largest expenditure categories.
• An allocation of ₹4.82 crore has been earmarked for housing schemes.
• ₹6.25 crore has been allocated for the MGNREGS programme.
• More than ₹1 crore has been allocated to productive sectors such as agriculture, dairy development, and fisheries.
• The budget reflects sound fiscal management by maintaining a projected year-end balance of ₹1.47 crore.

Conclusion

The 2026–27 budget is a welfare-oriented budget that prioritizes social welfare, housing, employment guarantee programmes, healthcare services, women and child welfare, and agricultural development. With substantial allocations for development activities and social security schemes, the budget is expected to contribute significantly to the overall development and well-being of Ambalappuzha North Grama Panchayat.