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MALAPPURAM DISTRICT
visitors
DISTRICT PROFILE
Malappuram (literally, a land a tops
hills) is situated 50 kms south-east of Kozhikode, bounded by the Nilgiri Hills
in the east, the Arabian sea in the west and Thrissur and Palakkad districts in
the south. Malappuram is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it -
the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathappuzha.
Malappuram
has a rich and eventful history. It was the military headquarters of the
Zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient times. This district was the venue for many
of the Mappila revolts (uprisings against the British East India Company in
Kerala) between 1792 and 1921. It was a famous centre for Hindu - Vedic
learning and Islamic philosophy and a place of cultural heritage.
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The
temples and mosques of this district are well known for their spectacular
festivals. Along with historic moments and diverse natural attractions, a range
of cultural and ritual art forms add to its value as a destination worth
visiting.
After the launching of Panchayati Raj System, DRDAs (District Rural Development Agency) were formally abolished as a separate entity and placed under the control of District Panchayat. The District Panchayat will act as the Governing body. The DRDA is re-designated as Poverty Alleviation Unit.
DISTRICT RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MALAPPURAM
ORGANISATIONAL SETUP OF DRDA
Malappuram District Rural Development Agency was formed under the Charitable Societies Act for the Co-ordination, Monitoring and speedy implementation of all anti poverty programmes sponsored and financed by Govt. of India. Funds were received directly from Govt. of India, and State Govt. for distribution among the three tier Panchayats Samities. Earlier, a Governing body consists of all MPs and MLAs of the District, all Block Panchayats Presidents, Representatives of Banks, Voluntary Organisations and line Departments. The President of District Panchayat is the Chairman of DRDA and the District Collector is the Executive Director. The Governing Body have the powers to decide the implementation of various schemes, allocation of funds to various implementating agencies, monitoring and evaluation of Schemes etc.