Question

Write any two general functions of the Panchayat Samitis

Answer 1

Some of the important functions of a Panchayat Union Council are: a) Construction, repair and maintenance of all Panchayat union roads. b) Construction of water works for the supply of water for drinking, washing and bathing purposes.

Answer 2

The functions of Panchayat samiti are:

• To supervise and co-ordinate the working of gram panchayats.
• To conduct higher education for a group of villages or at block level.
• To provide hospital and health Services with various facilities at community block level.
• To pay special attention to the development of agriculture through undertaking taking minor irrigation schemes distribution of quality seeds and fertilizers.
• To approve building plans undertaken the development works including roads and bridges within the circle panchayats.