Functions of Panchayat Samiti 1. Implementing schemes for improving agriculture Coordination and review of Agricultural development.

l development. Planning, coordination and review relating to Agricultural inputs. Coordination and review of waste land development. Supervision and review of soil Supervision and review and water management in Zila Parishad area. Supervision and review of seed treatment programme. Supervision and review of locust and pest control measures

2. Looking after public health Identify schemes and locations, estimate cost and formulate projects through the involvement of Gram Sabha. Construct wells, tanks and village water supply schemes of its own or as assigned by the ZP or PS. Operation of single village tube well based schemes would be done by Panchayats. Maintenance of schemes. Ensure proper distribution of water and sanction of individual houses water connections. distribution system in canal based schemes, and tubewell based group

3. Providing facilities for primary education Review of progress of work of Construction, Repair, Maintenance of school building. To provide technical assistance to Village Education Committee/ Village Construction Committee. 5. Providing irrigation facilities Repair and maintenance of Cow Ghats on minors. Repair and maintenance of parapets and ramps of V.R. Bridges of minors. Deweeding and desilting of minors.

6. Improving Livestock May associate in distribution of quality animals to the beneficiaries. Supervise the functioning of Civil Veterinary Dispensaries/ Stockmen Panchayat Samiti area. Centres in the

Assist in supply of improved variety of fodder seeds to the farmers and propagation of balance feeding to improve livestock.