Kayakalp prize
Kayakalp Award (കായകൽപ്പം പുരസ്കാരം) is a national quality initiative implemented in Kerala to recognize and reward public health facilities that demonstrate high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, waste management, and infection control. The primary objective is to promote eco-friendly practices and enhance patient-friendly services across government hospitals and health centers.
Key Objectives
Improve cleanliness and hygiene standards in health institutions
Ensure compassionate, patient-centric services
Streamline biomedical waste management and sanitation protocols
Promote environmental protection and green practices in healthcare
Elevate the overall quality of public health services
Features of the Award
Recognition for top-performing hospitals, Family Health Centres (FHCs), and Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs)
Awards include a trophy, certificate, and cash prizes to support hospital maintenance and infrastructure
Selection based on rigorous multi-tier evaluation covering hygiene, infrastructure, infection control, and service quality
Encourages healthy competition among public healthcare institutions to continuously upgrade standards