Which two function of block samitis promote employment in villages ?
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Explanation:
to educate the members of the Panchayat Samiti in taking right decisions in respect of the programmes to be undertaken in the block and involve them in the implementation of the programmes.
Answer:
A. Composition:
Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate or the middle tier of the Panchayati Raj System. These are named differently in different States. Its organization and functions also vary as these are determined by the Act passed by the concerned State. It coordinates all the activities of the Panchayats in a Block. A Panchayat Samiti is constituted by the following members:
all the Sarpanches (Mukhias) or Chairpersons of the Gram Panchayats within the Block
MPs, MLAs, and MLCs of that Block
some directly elected Members
the elected Members of Zila Parishad from that Block
some Officers of that Block.
The term of each Panchayat Samiti is five years in all States. In its very first meeting, each Panchayat Samiti elects two of its members as Chairperson and vice-chairperson. Chairpersonships of at least 1/3rd Panchayat Samities stand reserved for women members. Likewise, some of the offices of Chairperson are reserved for members belonging to Scheduled Castes. The tenure of the Chairperson is coterminous with the tenure of the Panchayat Samiti. The members of a Panchayat Samiti can remove the Chairperson by passing a resolution supported by the 2/3rd majority. A Panchayat Samiti usually meets at least six times in one year. There cannot be a gap of more than two months between its two meetings. A meeting of Panchayat Samiti is either ordinary or special. The date of every meeting is fixed by the Chairperson of the Panchayat Samiti and in his/her absence by the Vice-Chairperson. Its chief administrative officer is Block Development Officer popularly known as BDO.
B. Functions of Panchayat Samiti:
Panchayat Samiti performs a number of functions. Some important functions are agriculture, land improvement, watershed development, social and farm forestry, and technical and vocational education. Besides, the Panchayat Samiti implements certain schemes and programs for which specific funds are allocated by the State government or Central government. It promotes and coordinates different development programs in its areas. It also has responsibilities like
(a) provision of drinking water in the villages,
(b) development and repair of rural roads,
(c) framing of rules and regulations for the markets,
(d) provision of improved seeds and chemical fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural tools, and implements,
(e) promotion of cottage industries such as handlooms, handicrafts, traditional art, and artisans,
(f) the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Tribes and other backward classes, and
(g) promotion of the self-employment schemes in rural areas.
C. Sources of Income:
The main source of income of Panchayat Samiti is the Grants given by the State government. Besides, it also levies taxes, levies and receives a fixed percentage of land revenue.
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