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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?
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Solution
The civic and the welfare functions of Zila Parishad are
- construction and maintenance of public roads, bridges, and culverts,
- to develop the land, water and human resources of the area,
- to establish libraries, educational institutions, and dispensaries,
- to promote the welfare of weaker sections of society, and
- to provide relief in times of distress, drought, and scarcity.
- Construction of parks
- To implement programmes concerning agriculture.
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