Question
Describe the powers and functions of the Panchayat Samiti.
Solution
The powers and functions of the Panchayat Samiti are:
(i) The Panchayat Samiti looks after the working of Panchayats in its area.
(ii) It tries to promote agriculture in its area and distributes among the farmers good seeds, fertilizers and scientific instruments. It highlights the importable of scientific methods in agriculture. It advances loans to the farmers for increasing agricultural production.
(iii) It tries to promote cottage industries in its area.
(iv) It takes steps for the promotion of animal husbandry.
(v) It makes sanitary arrangements in its area.
