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Question
With reference to the Panchayat Samiti, write a short note on the following:
Its functions
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Solution
Functions:
- To supervise and coordinate the working of Gram Panchayats.
- To conduct higher education (higher secondary level and above) for a group of villages or at the block level.
- To provide hospital and health services with various facilities at the community block level.
- To pay special attention to the development of agriculture through undertaking minor irrigation schemes, distribution of quality seeds, and fertilisers.
- To approve building plans, undertake other development works including roads and bridges within the circle of Panchayats.
- To provide drinking water and execute other community development programmes/schemes.
- To act as a link between the Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad.
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