All block panchayats in Thrissur district have achieved ISO certification.
The block panchayats achieved this recognition by making their services more people-friendly and by improving speed and quality of services.
There are 16 block panchayats in the district.
Mathilakam, Vellankallur and Chalakuday blocks had achieved the recognition in the previous years. Now all the other 13 panchayats too achieved the standard with KILA (Kerala Institute of Local Administration) consultancy.
As part of the quality improvement works, front offices were set up, ramps were installed and facilities including feeding room, sitting facility and record rooms were set up in all the block panchayats.