Objectives & Functions
Objectives:
- To ensure holistic and balanced development of rural areas.
- To implement need-based schemes and provide essential services to the people.
- To establish effective administration by coordinating the functions of Gram Panchayats and Panchayat Samitis.
- To provide quality services in sectors like education, health, sanitation, water supply, employment, and agriculture.
- To create a participatory and accountable administrative system.
- To effectively implement government schemes and ensure proper utilization of funds.
- To make special efforts for the development of the weaker, backward, and needy sections of society.
- To implement policies for sustainable and environmentally friendly development.
Functions:
- Education Sector:
Management of primary and secondary education under the Zilla Parishad, proposing establishment of schools, teacher recruitment, and providing educational facilities to students. - Health and Sanitation:
Operation of primary health centers and sub-centers, organizing health check-up camps, and implementing public sanitation campaigns. - Water Resources and Supply:
Implementation of safe and regular water supply schemes in rural areas. - Agriculture and Animal Husbandry:
Providing agriculture-based schemes, training, and guidance to farmers; implementing livestock development programs. - Rural Roads and Infrastructure:
Construction and maintenance of internal roads, bridges, school buildings, and Anganwadis (childcare centers). - Women and Child Welfare:
Implementation of women empowerment schemes, promotion of self-help groups, nutrition programs, and Anganwadi initiatives. - Employment Generation and Social Welfare:
Providing employment through schemes like MGNREGA and implementing social welfare programs. - Financial and Administrative Supervision:
Financial monitoring of Panchayat Samitis, preparation of annual plans, allocation of grants, and exercising administrative control. - Disaster Management:
Conducting relief and rehabilitation programs during natural calamities. - E-Governance and Digital Services:
Facilitating transparent administration through village service centers and online service delivery.