what is the most important function of a Panchayat Samiti
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. Agriculture:
Doing everything necessary to step up agricultural production and in particular:
(i) Multiplication and distribution of improved seeds;
(ii) Distribution of fertilizers; 2. Animal Husbandry and Fisheries:
(i) Upgrading local stock by introducing pedigree breeding bulls and castrating scrub bulls;
(ii) Introducing improved breeds of cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry Health and Rural Sanitation:
(i) Maintenance and expansion of health services including vaccination and control of epidemics;
(ii) Provision of protected drinking water facilities;
(iii) Dissemination of knowledge regarding family planning; . Communication:
Construction, repairs and maintenance of inter-village roads and culverts on such roads and other means of communication.
5. Social Education:
The creation of a new outlook among the people and making them self-reliant, hard-working and responsive to community action and in particular.
(i) Establishment of information, community and recreation centres;
(ii) Establishment of Youth Organisation, Mahila Mandals, Farmer Clubs, Villagers Club and the like; Promotion of Co-operation:
(i) Promotion of co-operation by helping in the establishment and strengthening of service co-operatives, industrial, irrigation, farming and other societies; and
(ii) increasing participation in and giving assistance to service co-operatives.
7. Miscellaneous Functions,:
(i) Development of cottage and small scale industries in order to provide employment opportunities and to promote village self-sufficiency;