Question

At the top level in the Panchayati Raj system, there stands the Zila Parishad. In this context, answer the following question:
What are the Civic and Welfare functions of a Zila Parishad?

Answer 1

The civic and the welfare functions of Zila Parishad are

1. construction and maintenance of public roads, bridges, and culverts,
2. to develop the land, water and human resources of the area,
3. to establish libraries, educational institutions, and dispensaries,
4. to promote the welfare of weaker sections of society, and
5. to provide relief in times of distress, drought, and scarcity.
6. Construction of parks
7. To implement programmes concerning agriculture.