Question

Obtain information about the schemes run by the Zilla Parishad in your area or near your city.

Answer 1

I collected information about the schemes run by the Zilla Parishad in the area near Mumbai, such as Thane district. The Zilla Parishad implements several schemes for the development and welfare of people living in rural areas.

1. Jal Jeevan Mission: This scheme aims to provide safe drinking water through household tap connections in rural areas.
2. Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural): Under this scheme, importance is given to toilets, cleanliness, solid and liquid waste management and maintaining healthy surroundings. 
3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin: This scheme provides financial assistance to eligible rural families for the construction of houses.
4. Maternal and Child Health Programmes: The Zilla Parishad provides services such as vaccination, health check-ups, antenatal and postnatal care and assistance for safe delivery. 
5. Women and Child Development Schemes: Through Anganwadi centres, children and mothers receive supplementary nutrition, immunisation, health check-ups and pre-school education. 
6. Agricultural Schemes: Farmers are provided assistance through schemes such as Dr Babasaheb Krishi Swavalamban Yojana, Birsa Munda Agricultural Revolution Scheme and agricultural development programmes. 
7. Rural Roads and Development: Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and Mukhyamantri Gramsadak Yojana help improve road connectivity and basic facilities in villages.