Question

Write down the powers of the Panchayat Samiti.

Answer 1

Powers of Panchayat Samiti:

• Acts as the main planning and implementing agency for development at the block level.
• Has powers to prepare block development plans, supervise Gram Panchayats, and implement central and state schemes.
• It functions through committees on production, welfare, education, water supply, health, communication, finance, etc.
• Exercises regulatory powers such as registration of births and deaths, management of public property, regulation of markets, and control of dangerous trades.