Budget Report 2023-24
2023-24 Budget Report
Edavaka Grama Panchayat — At a Glance
🌾 Agricultural Development
₹70.50 Lakh has been allocated for the agricultural sector. The Net Zero Edavaka project, climate-resilient farming, assistance to paddy farmers, and incentives for dairy farmers are prominent features.
🛣️ Road Development
₹7 Crore has been allocated for road renovation and infrastructure development. Greater importance is given to rural transportation facilities.
🏞️ Rural Tourism
Tourism development is targeted by incorporating projects like She Lodge, River Tourism, Home Stay Tourism, Kayaking, and Boating.
👩 Women Development
Special funds are allocated for Veerangana Phase-2, Gender Resource Centre, Menstrual Cup Project, and women's entrepreneurial ventures.
Major Development Projects
💼 Employment Guarantee Scheme
- ₹14 Crore allocated for the MGNREGS project
- Over 2 lakh person-days of employment
- Water reservoirs, wells, and agricultural amenities
🎓 Education & Children
- ₹1.41 Crore allocated for the education sector
- ₹50 Lakh allocated for the Children’s Park
- Anganwadi development
🌿 Tribal Development
- ₹1 Crore allocated for Scheduled Tribe development
- Laptop distribution
- Educational & social welfare projects
🏥 Health
- ₹75 Lakh allocated for the health sector
- Healthy Edavaka project
- Yoga & health surveys
Financial Overview
| Item | 2023-24 Budget |
|---|---|
| Property Tax | ₹90 Lakh |
| Profession Tax | ₹32 Lakh |
| Total Tax Revenue | ₹1.22 Crore |
| Non-Tax Revenue | ₹1.24 Crore |
| General Purpose Fund | ₹2.06 Crore |
Key Features of the Budget
♻️ Sustainable Development
A budget focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Net Zero, Biodiversity Conservation, and Climate Resilience.
📈 Local Economic Growth
Aims at local economic growth through rural tourism, agricultural enterprises, and startup incubation projects.
🤝 Public Participation
Priority is given to public participation, social inclusion, women empowerment, and tribal development.