01. Mention the main functions of gram panchayat? (any 5)
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Answer:
The Panchayat Act specifies the functions, powers, and duties of the Gram Panchayats. A Gram Panchayat shall provide for:
Sanitation, conservancy and drainage and the prevention of public nuisances;
Curative and preventive measures in respect of any epidemic;
Supply of drinking water and disinfecting the sources of supply and storage of water;
The maintenance, repair, construction and protection of public streets;
The removal of encroachments of public streets or public places
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A Gram Panchayat is to perform such functions in respect of:
Primary, social, technical, vocational, adult or nonformal education;
Rural dispensaries, health centers, maternity and child welfare centers;
Management of any public ferry;
Irrigation;
Grow-more-food campaign;