A new body will be formed for preparation of people-friendly schemes by using funds of different government departments in Malappuram. The District Planning Officer will head the new panel.
The district-level panel was mooted by District Collector V.R. Premkumar at a meeting of the District Development Council (DDC) held here the other day. Mr. Premkumar asked officials to speed up their planning.
The Collector directed District Medical Officer R. Renuka to ensure the functionality of all ventilators at Government Medical College, Manjeri, and to appoint staff needed at the hospital.