Question

How are the Panchayat Samities formed? What functions do they perform for the development of villages?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Panchayat Samiti is an intermediary level, elected statutory body endowed with comprehensive functions, bestowed with requisite authority and resources. It should be free from governmental interference and control. The state government shall have to give guidance.

FUNCTIONS:

1. It is a unit of rural local government.

2. It is the sole authority for all developmental activities and the development pro­grammes as given under here:

a. Agriculture

b. Animal husbandry

c. Cooperation

d. Minor irrigation

e. Village industry

f. Primary education

g. Local communications

h. Sanitation

i. Health

j. Medical relief

k. Local amenities