Mention any two Voluntary functions of Village Panchayat
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Some of the important functions of a Village Panchayat are:
a) Construction, repair and maintenance of all village roads.
b) Extension of village sites and the regulation of buildings.
c) Lighting of public roads and public places in built-up areas.
d) Construction of drains.
e) Cleaning of streets and improvement of the sanitary condition of the village.
f) Construction and maintenance of public latrines.
g) Sinking and repairing of wells, the excavation, repair and maintenance of ponds or tanks and the construction and maintenance of water-works for the supply of water.
h) Maintenance of burial and burning grounds.
i) Maintenance of parks and reading rooms,
j) Implementation of schemes such as Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) and National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).
k) Such other duties as the Government may, by notification, impose.
Answer:
Voluntary Provision of the Act
Providing reservation for backward Classes. 3. Giving the Panchayats financial autonomy and thereunder the power to levy taxes, fees, etc. ... Devolution of Powers to the Panchayat bodies to perform functions as provided in the XI Schedule.