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BIBLIOGRAPHY
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I. General Functions: (1). Preparation of annual plans for the development of the GP area.(2) Preparation of annual budget of GP. (3) Mobilisation of reliefs in natural calamities. (4)Removal of encroachments on public properties. (5) Organising voluntary labours andcontribution for community works. (6) Maintenance of essential statistics of villages.
II. Agriculture including Agricultural Extension: (1) Identification and implementation ofvarious Agricultural schemes amounting not exceeding rupees fifty thousand forAgricultural development in the GP area with technical assistance from Agriculture, Co-operation, Irrigation and other concerned departments. (2) development of wate lands. (3)Development and maintenance of village grazing lands and preventing unauthorized.
III. Animal Husbandry, Diary Development and Poultry: (1) Improvement of breed of cattle,poultry and other livestock. (2) promotion of diary farming, poultry and piggery. (3)Grassland and development.
IV. Fisheries : (1) Development of fisheries in55the village.
V. Social and Farm Forestry/Minor Forest Produce, Fuel and Fodder: (1) Planning andpreservation of trees on the sides of roads and other public land under its control. (2)Plantation of firewood trees and fodder development. (3) Promotion of farm forestry. (4)Development of social forestry.
VI. Khadi, Village and Cottage Industries: (1) Promotion of rural and cottage industries. (2)Organisation of awareness camps, seminar and training programme, agricultural andindustrial exhibition for the benefits of the rural people.
VII. Rural Housing: (1) Distribution of house sites within its jurisdiction. (2) Maintenance ofrecords relating to the houses, site and other private/public properties.
VIII. Drinking Water: (1) Construction, repairs and maintenance of drinking water wells, tanksand ponds and tube wells. (2 Prevention and control of water pollution. (3) Maintenanceof rural water supply scheme.
IX. Road, Building, Culverts, Bridges, Ferries, Waterways and other Means ofCommunication : (1) Construction and maintenance of village roads, drains and culverts.(2) Maintenance of buildings under its control or transferred to it by the Government orany public authority. (3) Maintenance of boats, ferries water ways.
X. Rural Electrification: (1) Including and identification of locality for distribution ofelectricity, providing for and maintenance of lighting of public streets and other place.
XI. Non-Conventional Energy Sources: (1) Promotion and development of non-conventionalenergy sources. (2) Maintenance of Community Non-Conventional energy sources. (3)Propagation of improved of chulhas and other efficient energy devices.
XII. Poverty Alleviation Programme: (1) Promotion of public awareness and participation inimplementation of poverty alleviation programme for fuller employment and creation ofproductive assets for the community. (2) Selection of beneficiaries under variousprogrammes including IRDP through Gaon Sabha. (3) Participation in effectiveimplementation of various schemes and monitoring thereof.
XIII. Education including Primary Schools: (1) promotion of public awareness andparticipation in primary and secondary education. (2) Ensuring full enrolment andattendance in primary schools and its engagement including the attendance of the primaryschool teachers.
XIV. Adult and Non-formal Education: (1) Promotion of adult library.XV. Libraries: (1) Organisation of village library and reading rooms.
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XVI. Cultural Activities: (1) Promotion of Social and Cultural Activities.XVII. Markets and Fairs: (1) Regulation of fairs including cattle fairs and festivals.
XVIII. Rural Sanitation: (1) Maintenance of general sanitation cremation and burial grounds. (2)Clearing of public roads, drains, tanks, ponds, wells and other public places. (3)Maintenance and regulation of busing and burial grounds. (4) Construction andmaintenance of public latrines. (5) Disposal of unclaimed corposes and carcasses. (6)Management and control of washing and bathing ghats.
XIX. Public Health and Family Welfare: (1) Implementation and Family Welfare programme.(2) prevention and remedial measures against epidemics. (3) Regulation of sale of meat,fish and other perishable food articles. (4) Participation in Programme of human andanimal vaccination. (5) Licensing of eating and entertainment establishment. (6)Destruction of stray dogs. (7) Regulation of curing, tanning and dyeing of skins and hides.(8) Regulation of offensive and dangerous trades. (9) issue of birth and death certificatewithin the jurisdiction of the GP.
XX. Women and Child Development: (1) Participation in the implementation of women andchild welfare programme. (2) Promotion of school health and nutrition programme.
XXI. Social Welfare including welfare of Handicapped and Mentally Retarded: (1) Participationin the implementation of the social welfare programme, including welfare of thehandicapped, mentally retarded and destitute and distribution of food staff for socialwelfare programme. (2) Selection of beneficiaries and Monitoring of the old age andwidow’s pension scheme.
XXII. Welfare of the weaker sections and in particular the Schedule Caste and ScheduleTribes (i) Promotion of public awareness with regard to welfare of Scheduled Castes andScheduled Tribes and other weaker sections. (2) Participation in the implementation of thespecific programmes for the welfare of the weaker section.
XXIII. Public Distribution System: (1) Promotion of public awareness with regard to thedistribution of essential commodities. (2) Monitoring the public distribution systemincluding keep in sharp vigilance to ensure full and equitable distribution of essentialcommodities allotted by the State Government.
XXIV. Maintenance of Community Assets: (1) Maintenance of community assets.(2) Preservation and maintenance of other community assets.
XV. Construction and Maintenance of Dharamsalas and similar institution.XVI. Construction and maintenance of Cattle Sheds, Pounds and Cartse stands.XVII. Maintenance of Public Parks and Play Ground.XVIII. Construction and Maintenance of Slaughter Houses.XIX. Maintenance and Regulation of ManureXXX, Such other functions as may be entrusted from time to time by order of the Government
in the Department of Panchayat and Rural Development.
Functions of GP under APPRAI. General Functions: (1). Preparation of annual plans for the development of the Panchayat
area. (2) Preparation of annual budget. (3) Providing relief’s in natural calamities. (4)Removal of encroachment on public properties. (5) Organizing voluntary labour andcontribution for community works. (6) Maintenance of essential statistics of the villages.
II. Agriculture, including Agricultural Extension: (1) Promotion and development ofagriculture and horticulture.(2) Development of waste lands.(3) Development andmaintenance of grazing lands and preventing their unauthorized alienation and use.
III. Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Poultry: (1) Improvement of breed of cattle, poultryand other livestock.(2) Promotion of dairy farming, poultry and piggery.(3) Grasslanddevelopment.
IV. Fisheries: Development of fisheries in the villages.
V. Social and Farm Forestry, Minor Forest Produce, Fuel and Fodder: (1) Planting andpreservation of trees on the sides of roads and other public lands under its control.(2) Fuel
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plantations and fodder development.(3) Promotion of farm forestry.(4) Development ofsocial forestry.
VI. Khadi, Village and Cottage Industries: (1) Promotion of rural and cottage industries. (2)Organisation of conferences, seminars and training programmes, agricultural andindustrial exhibitions for the benefit of the rural areas.
VII. Rural Housing: (1) Distribution of house sites within Gramthana limits.(2) Maintenance ofrecords relating to the houses, sites and other private and public properties.
VIII. Drinking water: (1) Construction, repairs and maintenance of drinking water wells, tanksand ponds.(2) Prevention and control of water pollution.(3) Maintenance of rural watersupply scheme.
X. Rural Electrification including distribution of Electricity: Providing for and maintenanceof lighting of public streets and other places.
XI. Non-conventional Energy Source: (1) Promotion and development of non-conventionalenergy schemes.(2) Maintenance of community non-conventional energy devices,including bio-gm; plants.(3) Propagation of improved chulhas and other efficient energydevices.
XII. Poverty Alleviation Programmes: (1) Promotion of public awareness and participation inpoverty alleviation programmes for fuller employment and creation of productive assetsetc.(2) Selection of beneficiaries under various programmes through Gram Panchayat. (3)Participation of effective implementation and monitoring.
XIII. Education, including Primary and Secondary Schools: (1) Promotion of public awarenessand participation in primary and secondary education.(2) Ensuring full enrolment andattendance in primary schools.
XIV. Adult and non-formal Education: Promotion of adult literacy.XV. Libraries: Village libraries and reading rooms.XVI. Cultural Activities: Promotion of social and cultural activities.XVII. Markets and Fairs: Regulation of airs (including cattle fairs) and festivals.
XVIII. Rural Sanitation: (1) Maintenance general Sanitation. (2) Cleaning of public roads, drains,tanks, wells and other public places. (3) Maintenance and regulation of burning and burialgrounds. (4) Construction and maintenance of public latrines. (5) Disposal of unclaimedcorpses and Carcasses. (6) Management and control of washing and bathing ghats.
XIX. Public Health & Family Welfare: (1) Implementation of family Welfare programmes. (2)Prevention and remedial measures against epidemics. (3) Regulation of sale of meat, fishand other perishable food articles.(4) Participation in programmes of human and animalvaccinations.(5) Licensing of eating and entertainment establishments.(6) Destruction ofstray dogs. (7) Regulation of curing, tanning and dyeing of skins and hides. (8) Regulationof offensive and dangerous trades.
XX. Women and Child Development: (1) Participation in the implementation of women andchild welfare programmes.(2) Promotion of school health and nutrition programmes.
XXI. Social Welfare, including Welfare of the Handicapped, Mentally Retarded:(1) Participation in the implementation of the social welfare programmes, includingwelfare of the handicapped, mentally retarded and destitute.(2) Monitoring of the old-ageand widows pension schemes.
XXII. Welfare of the Weaker Sections: (1) Promotion of public awareness with regard to welfareof weaker sections.(2) Participation in the implementation of the specific programmes forthe welfare of the weaker sections.
XXIII. Public Distribution System: (1) Promotion of public awareness with regard to thedistribution of essential commodities.(2) Monitoring the public distribution system.
XXIV. Maintenance of Community Assets: (1) Maintenance of community assets.(2) Preservation and maintenance of other community assets.
X.XV. Construction and maintenance of Public/Community hall and similar institutions.XXVI. Construction and maintenance of cattle sheds, pounds and cart stands.
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XXVII. Construction and maintenance of slaughter house.XXVIII. Maintenance of public parks, playgrounds etc.XXIX. Regulation of manure pits in public places.xxx. Establishment and control of shandies.XXXI. Such other functions as may be entrusted.
Functions of AP under APRA(1) General Functions : (a). Preparation of Annual Plans in respect of the schemes entrusted
to it by virtue of the Act and those assigned to it by the Government of the ZP andsubmission thereof to the ZP within the prescribed time for integration with the Districtplan. (b) Consideration and consolidation of the annual plans of all GP under the APand submission of consolidated plan to the ZP. (c) Preparation of Annual Budget of the APand submission to ZP for approval within the prescribed time. (d) Performing suchfunctions and executing such works as may be entrusted to it by Government or the ZP.(e) to assist the government in relief operation in natural calamities.
(2) Agriculture and Agricultural Extension : (a) Identification and implementation ofschemes not exceeding rupees two lakhs and not below rupees fifty thousand for theAgricultural development of the AP area with technical assistance and supervision fromthe Department of Agriculture, Cooperative and Irrigation etc. (b) Maintenance ofagricultural seed farms horticultural nurseries. (c) Storing and distribution of insecticidesand pesticides. (d) Propagation of improved methods of cultivation.(e) Promotion ofcultivation and marketing of vegetable, fruits and flowers. (f) Training of farmers andextension activities.
(3) Land Improvement and Soil Conservation: (a) Assisting the Government and ZP in theimplementation of land improvement and soil conservation programmes of theGovernment.
(4) Minor Irrigation, Water Management, Watershed Development: (a) Assisting theGovernment and the ZP in construction and maintenance of minor irrigation works. (b)Implementation of individual irrigation works. (c) Assisting the Government and the ZPin the implementation of Schemes of Development of Ground Water Resources andWatershed Development Programmes.
(5) Poverty Alleviation Programmes: (a) Planning and supervision of implementation ofpoverty alleviation programmes and schemes and providing guidance thereof.
(6) Animal Husbandry, Dairying and poultry: (a) Maintenance of Veterinary and animalHusbandry Services. (b) Improvement of breed of cattle, poultry and other livestock. (c)Promotion of dairy farming, poultry and piggery. (d) Prevention of epidemics andcontagious disease.
(7) Fisheries: (a) Promotion of fisheries development.(8) Khadi, Village and Cottage Industries: (a) Promotion of Rural and Cottage Industries. (b)
Organisation of conference, seminars and training programmes.
(9) Rural Housing: (a) Implementation of housing scheme and distribution of house sites invillages.
(10) Drinking Water: (a) Establishment, repairs and maintenance of rural water supplyschemes.
(11) Social and Farm Forestry, Minor Forest Produce, Fuel and Fodder: (a) Planning andpreservation of trees on the sides of roads and other public land under its control. (b) Fuelplantation and fodder development. (c) Promotion of farm forestry.
(12) Roads, Buildings, Bridges, Ferries, Waterways and other means of communication: (a)Construction and maintenance of public roads, drains, culverts and other means ofcommunication which are not under the control of any other local authorities of theGovernment. (b) Maintenance of buildings of other properties vested in the AP. (c)Maintenance of boats, ferries and waterways not under the Government or any other localbodies.
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(13) Non-Conventional Energy Sources: (a) Promotion and development of non-conventional energy sources.
(14) Education, including Primary and Secondary Schools: (a) Promotion of primary andsecondary education. (b) Construction, repairs and maintenance of primary schoolbuilding. (c) Promotion of social education through Youth Clubs and Mahila Mandals.
(15) Technical Training and Vocational Education: (a) Promotion of rural artisan andvocational training.
(16) Adult and Non-Formal Education: (a) Implementation of Adult Literacy Programme.(17) Cultural Activities: (a) Promotion of social and cultural activities.
(18) Market and Fairs: (a) Regulation of markets, fairs and festivals.(19) Health and Family Welfare: (a) Promotion of health and family welfare programme. (b)
Promotion of immunisation and vaccination programme. (c) Health and sanitation at fairsand festivals.
(20) Women and Child Development: (a) Promotion of programmes relating to developmentof women and children. (b) Promotion of School health and nutrition programme. (c)Promotion of participation of voluntary organisations in women and child developmentprogramme.
(21) Social Welfare including Welfare of Handicapped Mentally Retarded: (a) Promotion ofsocial welfare programmes including welfare of handicapped, mentally retarded anddestitute, procurement and supervision of distribution of foodstuff in social welfareprogrammes. (b) Monitoring the old age and widows pensions and pensions of thehandicapped.
(22) Welfare of the water section and in particular of the Scheduled castes, ScheduledTribes: (a) Promotion of welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weakersection. (b) Preventing such castes and classes from social injustice and exploitation.
(23) Maintenance of Community Assets: Maintenance of all community assets vested in it ortransferred by the Government or any local authority or organisation. (b) Preservation andmaintenance of other community assets.
(24) Public Distribution System: (a) Promotion of distribution of essential commoditiesthrough fair price shops in the villages. Panchayat will also keep sharp vigilance over fairand equitable distribution of essential commodities. Panchayat will educate the peopleabout consumer’s rights and assists in redressal of consumer’s grievances.
(25) Rural Electrification: (a) Promotion of Rural Electrification.(26) Co-operation: (a) Promotion of Co-operation activities.
(27) Libraries: (a) Promotion of libraries.(28) Such other functions that may be entrusted by the Government of the ZP.
Functions of AS under APPRAI. General Function:(1 ) Preparation of annual plans in respect of the schemes entrusted '(0 it
by virtue of the Act and those assigned to it by the Government or the Zilla Parishad andsubmission thereof to the Zilla Parishad within the prescribe time for integration with theDistrict Plan. (2) Consideration and consolidation of the Annual Plans of all GramPanchayats in the Anchal Samiti and submission of the consolidated plan to the ZillaParishad. (3) Preparation of Annual Budget of the Anchal Samiti and its submission withinthe prescribed time to the ZillaParishad. (4) Performing such functions and executing suchworks as may be entrusted to it by the Government or the Zilla Parishad. (5) Providingrelief in natural calamities.
II. Agriculture, including Agricultural Extension: (1) Promotion and development ofagriculture and horticulture. (2) Maintenance of agricultural seeds farms and horticulturalnurseries. (3) Storing and distribution of insecticides and pesticides. (4) Propagation ofimproved methods of cultivation. (5) Promotion of cultivation and marketing ofvegetables, fruits and flowers. (6) Training of farmers and extension activities.
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III. Land improvement and Soil Conservation: Assisting the Government and Zilla Parishadin the implementation of land improvement and sol! Conservation programmes of theGovernment.
IV. Minor Irrigation, Water Management and Watershed Development: (1) Assisting theGovernment and Zilla Parishad in the construction and maintenance of minor irrigationworks.(2) Implementation of community and individual irrigation works.
V. Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Poultry:(1) Maintenance of veterinary and animalhusbandry services.(2) Improvement of breed of cattle, poultry and other livestock.(3)Promotion of dairy farming, poultry and piggery.(4) Prevention of epidemics andcontagious diseases.
VI. Fisheries: Promotion of fisheries development.VII. Khadi, Village and Cottage Industry: (1) Promotion of rural and cottage industry.(2)
Organization of conferences, seminars and training programmes, agricultural andindustrial exhibitions.
VIII. Rural Housing. 1. Implementation of housing schemes and distribution of house sites invillages outside gram panchayatlimits.
IX. Drinking Water: (1) Establishment, repairs and maintenance of rural water supplyschemes. (2) Prevention and control of water pollution. .(3) Implementation of ruralsanitation schemes.
X. Social and Farm Forestry, Minor Forest Produce, Fuel and Fodder: (1) Planting andpreservation of trees on the sides of roads and other public lands under its control.(2) Fuelplantation and fodder development. (3) Promotion of farm forestry.
XI. Roads, Buildings, Bridges, Ferries, Water Ways and other means of Communications:(1) Construction and maintenance of public roads, drains, culverts and other means ofcommunication which are not under the control of any other local authority of theGovernment. (2) Maintenance of any building or other property vested in the AnchalSamiti. (3) Maintenance of boats, ferries and waterways.
XII. Non-conventional Energy Sources: Promotion and development of non· conventionalenergy sources.
XIII. Poverty Alleviation Programmes: Implementation of poverty alleviation programmes.
XIV. Education, including Primary and Secondary Schools: (1) Promotion of primary andsecondary education. (2) Construction repair and maintenance of primary schoolbuildings. (3) Promotion of social education through youth clubs and mahilamandals/Samitis.
XV. Technical Training and 'Vocational Education: Promotion of rural artisan and vocationaltraining.
XVI. Adult and Non-formal Education: Implementation of Adult Literacy.XVII. Cultural Activities; Promotion of social and cultural activities.XVIII. Markets and Fairs Regulation of fairs and festivals.XIX. Health and Family Welfare: (1) Promotion of Health and family welfare programmes, (2)
Promotion of Immunization and vaccination programmes. (3) Health and Sanitation atfairs and festivals.
XX. Women and Child Development (1) Promotion of programmes, relating to developmentof women and children. (2) Promotion of School Health and Nutrition programmes. (3)Promotion of participation of voluntary organization in women and child developmentprogrammes .
XXI. Social Welfare including Welfare of the Handicapped and Mentally Retarded: (1) Socialwelfare programmes including welfare of handicapped, mentally retarded and destitute.(2) Monitoring the old-age and widow's pensions and pensions for the handicapped.
XXII. Welfare of the Weaker Sections: (1) Promotion of welfare of weaker sections. (2)Protecting such castes and classes from social injustice and exploitation.
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XXIII. Maintenance of Community Assets: (1) Maintaining all community assets vested in it ortransferred by the Government Of any local authority or organization. (2) Preservation andmaintenance of other community assets.
XX1V. Public Distribution System; Distribution of essential commodities.XXV. Rural Electrification: Promotion of rural electrification.
XXVI. Co-operation: Promotion of co-operative activities.XXVll. Libraries: Promotion of libraries.
I. Such other functions as may be entrusted.
Functions of ZP under APRAIt shall be the function of a ZP to prepare plans for economic development and social justice of the
district and ensure the co-ordinated implementation of such plan in respect of matters included thoseenumerated below:I. Agricultural: (i) Promotion of measures to increase agricultural production and to
popularise the use of improved agricultural implement and the adoption of improvedagricultural practices. (ii) Opening and maintenance of agricultural farms and marketingagencies/infrastructure. (iii) Establishment and maintenance of godowns and coldstorages. (iv) Conducting agricultural fairs and exhibitions. (v) Management ofagricultural and horticultural extension training centres. (vi) Training of farmers. (vii)Land improvements and soil conservation.
II. Irrigation, ground water resources and watershed development: (i) Construction,renovation, maintenance of minor irrigation works and lift irrigation.(ii) Providing for thetimely and equitable distribution and full use of water under irrigation schemes under thecontrol of the ZP. (iii) Development of ground water resources. (iv) Installation of pumpssets. (v) Watershed development programme.
III. Horticulture: (i) Rural parks and gardens. (ii) Cultivation on fruits and vegetable. (iii)Farms.
IV. Statistics: (i) Publication of statistical and other information relating to activities of GaonPanchayats, Anchalik Panchayats and Zilla Parishad. (ii) Co-ordination and use ofstatistics and other information required for the activities of the Gaon Panchayats,Anchalik Panchayats and Zilla Parishad. (iii) Periodical Supervision and evaluation ofProject and Programme entrusted to the Anchalik Panchayats and Zilla Parishad.
V. Rural Electrification: Assist in implementation and maintenance of rural electrificationschemes.
VI. Soil Conservation: (i) Soil conservation measures. (ii) Land reclamation and landdevelopment works.
VII. Marketing: (i) Development of regulated markets and marketing yards. (ii) Grading andquality control of agricultural products.
VIII. Social Forestry: (i) Organise campaign for tree planting. (ii) Planning and maintenance oftrees.
IX. Animal Husbandry and Dairying: (i) Establishment of veterinary hospitals anddispensaries. (ii) Setting up of mobile diagnostic and clinical laboratories. (iii) Breedingfarms for cows and pigs. (iv) Poultry farms, duck farms and goat farms. (v) Commoncold storage facilities for dairying, poultry and fishery products. (vi) Fodder developmentprogrammes. (vii) Promotion of dairy farming, poultry and piggery. (viii) Prevention ofepidemics and contagious diseases.
X. Minor forest produce and Fuel and Fodder: (i) Promotion of social and farm forestry, fuelplantation and fodder development. (ii) Management of minor forest products of theforests raised in community land. (iii) Development of wasteland.
XI. Fisheries: (i) Fish seed production and distribution. (ii) Development of fisheries in privateand community tanks. (iii) Development of island fishers. (iv) Fish curing anddrying.(v)Assistance to traditional fishing.(vi)Organising fish marketing and co-operatives.(vii)Welfare schemes for the uplift and development of fisherman.
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XII. Household and small scale industries including food processing: (i) Identification oftraditional skills in the locality and developing household industries. (ii) Assistance of rawmaterial requirement so as to ensure timely supply. (iii) Design and production to suit thechanging consumer demand. (iv) Organisation of training programme for craftsman andartisans. (v) Liaison to top bank credit for this programme. (vi) Popularising andmarketing of finished products. (vii) Industrial estates. (viii) Organising khadi, handloomhandicraft and village and cottage industries.
XIII. Rural roads and inland waterways: (i) Construction and maintenance of roads other thanNational and State Highways. (ii) Bridges and culvert coming under roads other thanNational and State Highways. (iii) Construction and maintenance of office building of theZP.(iv) Identification of major link roads connecting markets, educational institutions,health centres. (v) Organising voluntary surrender of land for new roads and widening ofexisting road.
XIV. Health and hygiene: (i) Establishment and maintenance of hospitals, primary healthcentres and dispensaries except Civil Hospital, Medical College Hospital, T. B.Sanatorium, Leprosy Hospitals and Mental Hospitals. (ii) Implementation ofimmunisation and vaccination programme. (iii) Health education activities. (iv)Maternity and child health activities. (v) Family welfare activities. (vi) Organising healthcamps with Anchali and Gaon Panchayats. (vii) Measure against environment pollution.
XV. Rural Housing: (i) Identification of houseless families. (ii) Implementation of housebuilding programme in the district. (iii) Popularising low cost housing.
XVI. Education: (i) Promotion of education activities including the establishment andmaintenance of primary and secondary schools. (ii) Planning of programmes for adulteducation and library facilities. (iii) Extension work of propagation of science andtechnology to rural areas. (iv) Survey and evaluation of educational activities. (v)Establishment and maintenance of general hostels, ashrams, schools and orphanages.
XVII. Social Welfare and Welfare of weaker sections: (i) Extension of educational facilities tothe Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes by giving scholarships,stipends, boarding, grants and other grants for the purpose of books and other accessories.(ii) Managing hostels for the benefit of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. (iii)Organising nursery schools, balawadies, high schools and libraries to eradicate illiteracyand impart general education. (iv) Conduct of model welfare centre and craft centres totrain Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in cottage and rural industries. (v) Managingresidential basic schools for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, (vi) Providingfacilities for marketing of goods produce by members of the Scheduled Castes andScheduled Tribes. (vii) Organising Co-operative societies of Scheduled Castes andScheduled Tribes. (viii) Other welfare schemes for the uplift and development ofScheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
XVIII. Poverty Alleviation Programme: (i) Planning, supervision, monitoring andimplementation of poverty alleviation programme.
XIX. Social reform activities: (i) Women’s organisation and welfare. (ii) Local vagrancy relief.(iii) Children’s organisation and welfare. (iv) Maintenance of Social Welfare Institutionssuch as Poor Home, Orphanages, Rescue Shelters. (v) Sanctioning and distributing ofpension for widows, old and physically disabled destitute and allowances for unemployedand couples of inter caste marriages in which one party is member of a Scheduled Castesor Scheduled Tribes. (vi) Control of fire out breaks. (vii) Campaign against superstitions,cateism, untouchability, alcoholism, expensive marriages, social functions, dowry andconspicuous consumption. (viii) Encouraging community marriages and inter castemarriages. (ix) Vigilance against economic offences such as smuggling, tax evasion, foodadulteration. (x) Assistance for developing land assigned to landless labourers. (xi)Identify, free and rehabilitate bonded labourers. (xii) Organise cultural and recreationactivities. (xiii) Encouragement of sports and games. (xiv) Give new form and socialcontent to traditional festivals; and (xv) Verification of weights and measures in(shopping) establishment,
XX. Promotion of thrift and savings through: (i) Promotion of saving habits. (ii) Small savingcampaign. (iii) Fight against illegal money lending practices and rural indebtedness.
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XXI. In addition, the ZP may: (i) Manage or maintain any works or public utility or anyinstitution vested in it or under its control and management. (ii) Acquire and maintainvillage huts and markets. (iii) Make grants to Anchalik Panchayat and Gaon Panchayats.(iv) Co-ordinate and integrate the development plans and schemes prepared by AnchalikPanchayat in the district. (v) Adopt measures for the relief to the people in distress. (vi)Examine and sanction the budget estimates of Anchalik Panchayat in the district. (vii)Undertake or execute any schemes extending to more than one block. (viii) Take over themaintenance and control of any rural bridge, tank, ghat, well, channel or drain belongingto private owner or any other authority on such terms as may be agreed upon.
Functions of ZP under APPRAI. General Function:-Overall supervision, co-ordination and integration of Development
schemes at Anchal Samiti and District levels and preparing the plan for the developmentof the District.
II. Agriculture (including Agricultural Extension) and Horticulture: (1) Promotion ofmeasures to increase agricultural production and to popularize the use of improvedagricultural implements and the adoption of improved agricultural practices. (2) Openingand maintenance of agricultural and horticultural farms and commercial farms. (3)Establishment and maintenance of godowns. (4) Conducting agricultural fairs andexhibitions. (5) Management of agricultural and horticultural training centers. (6) Trainingof farmers.
iii. Land improvement and Soil Conservation: Planning and implementations of landimprovement and soil conservation programmes entrusted by the Government.
IV. Minor Irrigation, Water Management and Watershed Development: (1) Construction,renovation and maintenance of minor irrigation works. (2) Providing for the timely andequitable distribution and full use of water under irrigation schemes under the control ofthe Zilla Parishad. (3) Watershed development programmes. (4) Development ofgroundwater resources.
v. Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Poultry: (1) Establishment and maintenance of AnchalSamiti and viliage veterinary hospitals, first-aid centers and mobile veterinarydispensaries. (2) Improvement of breed of cattle, poultry and other livestock. (3)Promotion of dairy farming, poultry and piggery. (4) Prevention of epidemics andcontagious diseases.
Vi. Fisheries: (1) Development of fisheries in irrigation works vested in the Zilla Parishad. (2)Promotion of inland, brackish water and marine fish culture. (3) Implementation offishermen's welfare programmes.
V'll. Khadi, Village and Cottage Industries: (1) Promotion of rural and cottage industries. (2)Establishment and management of training-cum-production centers. (3) Organisation ofmarketing facilities for products of cottage and village indust.ries. (4) Implementation ofschemes of State Boards and AU India Boards and Commissions for development of ruraland cottage industries.
VIII. Small Scale Industries including food processing industries Promotion of small scaleindustries.
IX. Rural housing: Promotion of Rural housing Programme .X. Drinking Water: Promotion of drinking water and rural sanitation programme.
XI. Minor Forest Produce and Fuel and Fodder: (1) Promotion of social and farm forestry,fuel plantation and fodder development. (2) Management of minor forest produce of theforests raised in community lands. (3) Development of wasteland.
XII. Roads, Bridges, Ferries Waterways, and other means of communications: (1)Construction and maintenance of district roads and culverts, causeways and bridges(excluding State Highways and village roads). (2) Construction of administrative andother buildings in connection with the requirements of the Zilla Parishad.
XIII. Non-conventional Energy Sources: Promotion and development of non-conventionalenergy sources.
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XIV. Poverty-Alleviation Programmes: Planning, supervision and monjtoring theimplementation of poverty alleviation programmes.
XV. Education including Primary and Secondary Schools: (1) Promotion of educationalactivities in the district including the establishment and maintenance of Primary andSecondary Schools. (2) Establishment and maintenance of Ashram schools andorphanages. (3) Survey and evaluation of education activities.
XVI. Technical Training and Vocational Education: (1) Establishment and maintenance ofrural artisan and vocational training centers. (2) Encouraging and assisting ruralvocational training centers.
XVII. Adult and Non-formal Education: Planning and implementation of programmes of adultliteracy and non-formal education programmes.
XVIII. Markets and Fairs: Regulation of important fairs and festivals in the District.
XIX. Health and Family Welfare: (1) Management of hospitals and dispensaries excludingthose under the management of Government or any other local authority. (2)Implementation of maternity and child health programmes. (3) Implementation ofimmunization and vaccination programmes. (4) Implementation of family welfareprogramme.
XX. Woman and Child Development: (1) Promotion of programmes relating to developmentof women and Children. (2)Promotion of school health and nutrition programmes. (3)Promotion of participation of voluntary organizations in women and child developmentprogrammes.
XXI. Social Welfare, including Welfare of the Handicapped and Mentally Retarded:Promotion of Social welfare programmes, including welfare of the handicapped, mentallyretarded and destitute.
XXII. Welfare of the weaker Sections: (1) Promotion of educational, economic, social, culturaland other interests of the weaker sections. (2) Protecting such castes, tribes and classesfrom Social injustice and all forms of exploitation. ·(3) Establishment and management ofhostels of such Castes, Tribes and Classes. {4} Supervision and management of hostels inthe district, distribution of grants, loans and subsidy to individua1s and other schemes forthe welfare of weaker sections,
XXIII. Maintenance of Community Assets: (1) Maintenance of community assets vested in it ortransferred to it by the Government or any local authorities or organizations. (2) Assistingthe Government in the preservation and maintenance of other community assets.
XXIV. Cultural Activities: Promotion of social and cultural activities.XXV. Public Distribution SystemXXVI. Rural Electrification.XXVII. Libraries: Promotion of Libraries.XXVIII. Co-operation: Promotion of co-operative activities.XXIX. Such other functions as may be entrusted.
(2) Movable (Vehicle / Cattle / Household Appliances/Agricultural tools / Any other valuables)
1.12 Are you a member of a Political Party?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No responseIf Yes, Which Party? ………………………….………
1.13 What factors motivated you to contest Panchayat election?(1)Self motivation (2) Family members / Friends (3) Party Involvement(4) Welfare of the locality (5) Serving women
PART II (A)Title: Panchayati Raj in Action
2.1 What is your idea about Panchayati Raj ?(1)These are essential and good for villages (2) Not essential (3) Have been doing good workfor the society (4) Elected representatives do not work for well being of the locality (5) Sourceof corruption (6) Local areas can be developed as per their needs (7) Good for encouragingpopular participation (8) No response/ Do not know.
2.2 What positive contribution of PRIs to your area you have perceived since the formation of newPanchayat bodies?………………………………………..............................................……………………………
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2.3 Does your Gaon/Gram Panchayat organize Gaon/Gram Sabha?(1)Yes (2) No (3) No answerIf Yes, Is it?
(1) Regularly (2) Once in a month (3) As per the Act(4) No response
2.4 Do you regularly attend the meetings of the Gaon/Gram Sabha?(1)Yes (2) No (3) No response
2.5 What kind of matters put up for discussion at GS meeting? (Write Yes/No)
MattersAssam /
ArunachalPradesh
Selection of beneficiaries for various government schemesIdentification of BPL familiesReviewing activities of GP including existing schemesScrutinize annual accounts and audit reportEndorsing village planTaxation proposalsMaking plan for rural development worksSelection of local schemesIssue of utilization certificates
2.6 There is an impression that the meetings of the Gaon/Gram Sabhasare just a formality.(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
2.7 If yes, can you suggest some measures to make it effective?…………………………………………………………………………
2.8 What are the functions performed by your GP under the Assam Panchayati Raj Act 1994 /Arunachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act 1997.(Please mention)
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2.9 Do you think that the three-tier Panchayati Raj institutions in your district are functioningindependently and in right direction?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No responseIf no, to what extent do you agree with the following reasons?
Reasons
Assam / Arunachal Pradesh
FullyAgree
Tosomeextent
Donot
agree
Noresponse
The party leaders determine the agenda of PRIsWe have to work as per the guidelines of the Govt.The social elites influence the workingThere is no unity among the membersToo much of interference from districtadministration
2.10 Under the new system the powers and functions of PRIs have been quite exhaustive. Are youaware of all of these?
(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
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2.11 Have you undergone any training programme?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
2.12 If no, please state the reasons for not receiving training on capacity building.
Reasons Assam /Arunachal Pradesh
No information about TrainingPersonal workDistance from homeFelt not importantNo responseTotal
2.13 What is your perception about Training (those who received training)?
PerceptionAssam /
Arunachal PradeshOpinion Total
Training was participatory in natureMaterials were provided during trainingInstruction was understandableSatisfied with training content
2.14 Please suggest the Priorities as regard to the content of Training.
Content Assam /Arunachal Pradesh
Rules, regulations and responsibilities of PanchayatKnowledge/Information on GP FundRural Development Programmes and otherGovernment SchemesPreparation of village action plansPreparing Budget
PART II (B)Title: Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Development
2.15 Do you have knowledge about Rural Development (RD) Programmes initiated by theGovernment?
(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response2.16 What is the procedure for selection of RD programmes?
(1) As per the needs of the area and are decided at the meeting of the Gaon Sabha(2) Govt officials come and announce the programmes(3) Political party leaders decide(4) Decided at the meeting of GS.(5) Don’t know
2.17 What is the procedure for selection of beneficiaries for various RD schemes at GS meeting?
Procedure Assam /Arunachal Pradesh
Beneficiary list is prepared at GS meetingBeneficiary list is not prepared / approved at GS meetingBeneficiary list is prepared in advance but it is formallyapproved at GS meetingDon’t knowTotal
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2.18 Please mention the level of Participation of PRIs in the implementation of various RDSchemes.………………………………………………………………………………………….2.19 Do PRIs adhere to RD Schemes Guidelines?
Assam / Arunachal Pradesh
Presidents / Chairpersons Members
AlwaysSometimesNever
Don’t know
Total
2.20 Do you think that Rural Development Programmes are being implemented successfullyeverywhere?
(1) Yes (2) No (3) Don’t know
2.21 If no, please state the reasons for ineffective implementation of RD Programmes
Reasons Assam /Arunachal Pradesh
Apathy of the State officials
Funds do not come regularlyLack of knowledge about different RDprogrammes
Lack of infrastructureThe quality of the works done is not goodLack of coordination at various levelsNeeds of the locality is ignoredTotal
2.22 Please state your opinion regarding the following statements (please tick)
OpinionAssam / Arunachal Pradesh
Yes No Don’tknow
Total
Political parties have upper hand inRD programmesMP’s and MLA’s of the district arecontrolling the PRIsInvolvement of the political parties ishampering the progress of the PRIsPanchayat representatives shouldconsult the political leaders of thelocality in performing the functionsof the GPs
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PART II (C) (For women ERs)Title: Women Representatives and the functioning of GPs
2.23 Do you support one-third reservation of seats for women?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
2.24 Do you think that this type of reservation causing more women participation?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
2.25 As a woman Panchayat member what type of benefit do you get?(1) Financial gains (2) Job assurance (3) Assertion of identity as a woman (4) Any other,please mention………………………….
2.26 Do you find any changes in your personality after becoming the Panchayat member?(Please tick)
ObservationsAssam Arunachal Pradesh
F FAble to assert position in the familyFamily members now seek opinion in takingdecisionsGetting respect from the societyAble to take steps to protest against exploitationNo responseTotal
2.27 What is the frequency of attending GP meetings of GS? Does your family member influenceyour voting choice/contesting election?
2.28 Do you think that participation in political activities is a barrier in fulfilling domesticresponsibilities?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
2.29 What are the issues did you take up after becoming Panchayat representative?
Assam ArunachalPradesh
Issues F FMotivated women to attend GSMake people aware of various governmentalschemesMotivated people to form SHGHelping people in getting the schemesNo steps taken till dateTotal
2.30 What suggestions would you like to make for the improvement of the working of the Panchayatsystem? (Question is open for all elected representatives)
3.2 What are the taxes levied and collected by your GP area?(please tick):
Taxes/Fees listed in the Acts Assam / ArunachalPradesh
Houses and structures within the local limitsTrades and calling carried on or held within the local limitsSanitary arrangement at such places of workshop orpilgrimage fairs & melas within its jurisdictionSupply of water for drinking, irrigation or any otherpurposeLighting of public streets within its jurisdictionClearing public latrines, urinals within its jurisdictionSale of firewood and thatch conservance and slaughterhousesPrivate hat and private fisheriesShops of all kinds and pharmaciesRegistration of cattle sold within the local areaLicense for starting tea stall, hotel, sweet, meat stall,restaurantsCarts, carriages, bi-cycles, boats and rickshaws of any kindAny other
3.3 What is the method of collecting taxes?Process Assam / Arunachal Pradesh
People pay at the office of the GPThrough a CollectorResponsibility of the SecretaryNo collectionTotal
3.4 Is there any bye-laws available relating to laying down taxes?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
3.5 What are the problems do you face relating to revenue generation?
OpinionAssam / Arunachal
PradeshPeople refuse to giveDo not have authority to compel people to pay taxesNo steps have been taken yet to initiate revenuegenerationNo responseTotal
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3.6. Do you receive government grants?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
3.7 Do you receive grant from the local area development fund of MP’s / MLA’s?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
3.8 Does your GP conduct Social Audit?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
3.9 If yes, please mention the name of the programmes which have been audited?……………………………………………………………………………
3.10 Who is in charge of maintaining the accounts of the GP?a) Secretary b) GP President c) Deputy Commissioner d) BDO e) Any other
3.11 Is there any computerisation of your accounts?(1) Yes (2) No (3) No response
3.12 Is there enough financial strength in your GP to meet the local needs?(2) Yes (2) No (3) No response
3.13 What are the possible steps required to solve the financial problem?
Opinion Assam / ArunachalPradesh
Approach the State Government for the releaseof more fundsApproach elected MPs/MLAs for more grantsGo for public contributionImproving internal revenue generationNo responseTotal
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Appendix – III
(Sampled Districts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh)List of AP/AS and GP