With reference to the Panchayat Samiti, write short notes on the following:
Its functions
Functions:
To supervise and coordinate the working of Gram Panchayats.
To conduct higher education (higher secondary level and above) for a group of villages or at the 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 minor irrigation schemes, distribution of quality seeds and fertilizers.
To approve building plans, undertake other development works including roads and bridges within the circle of Panchayats.
To provide drinking water and *** other community development programmes/schemes.
To act as a link between the Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad.
