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Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat has been chosen for the Gram Swaraj Trophy for the best district panchayat in the state. Napkin vending machines, primary healthcare facilities and wash rooms are being established in selected 20 schools in the district.The milk scheme launched by the panchayat was a big hit. This will provide more boost for our initiatives,'' said V K Madhu.In 2017-18, the district panchayat had retained the lead in plan expenditure right from the onset and recorded 90% expenditure by the end of the fiscal. All wells in the district were recharged and all water sources have been revamped under Jala Sree scheme. “This is the first time Thiruvananthapuram has won the award..