(1)The General function of the Anchalik Panchayats shall be-(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 or the Zilla Parishad and submission thereof to the Zilla Parishad within the prescribed time for integration with the District Plan;(b)Construction and consolidation of the Annual plans of all Gaon Panchayat under the Anchalik Panchayat and submission of consolidated plan to the Zilla Parishad;(c)preparation of Annual Budget of the Anchalik Panchayat and submission to Zilla Parishad for approval within the prescribed time;(d)performing such functions and executing such works as may be entrusted to it by Government or the Zilla Parishad;(e)to assist the Government in relief operation in natural calamities;(2)Agriculture including Agriculture Extension. - (a) identification and implementation of schemes not exceeding rupees two lakhs and not below rupees fifty thousand for the agricultural development of the Anchalik Panchayat area with technical assistance and supervision from the Department of Agriculture, Co-operative and Irrigation etc;(b)maintenance of agricultural seeds farms horticultural nurseries;(c)Storing and distribution of insecticides and pesticides;(d)propagation of improved methods of cultivation;(e)promotion of cultivation and marketing of vegetable, fruits and flowers;(f)training of farmers and extension activities.(3)Land Improvement and Soil Conservation. - (a) assisting the Government and Zilla Parishad in the implementation of land improvement and soil conservation programmes of the Government.(4)Minor Irrigation, Water Management, Watershed Development. - (a) assisting the Government and the Zilla Parishad in construction and maintenance of minor irrigation works;(b)implementation of individual irrigation works;(c)assisting the Government and the Zilla Parishad in the implementation of schemes on Development of Ground Water Resources, and Watershed Development Programmes.(5)Poverty Alleviation Programme. - (a) Planning and supervision of implementation of poverty alleviation programmes and schemes and providing guidance therefore.(6)Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Poultry. - (a) Maintenance of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services;(b)improvement of breed of cattle, poultry and other livestock;(c)promotion of dairy farming, poultry and pig grey;(d)prevention of epidemics and contangious disease;(7)Fisheries. - (a) promotion of fisheries development;(8)Khadi, Village and Cottage Industries. - (a) promotion of Rural and Cottage Industries;(b)organization of conference, seminars and training programmes, agricultural and industrial exhibitions;(9)Rural Housing. - (a) implementation of housing scheme and distribution of house sites in villages(10)Drinking Water. - (a) establishment, repairs and maintenance of rural water supply schemes;(b)prevention and control of water pollution;(c)implementation of rural sanitation schemes;(11)Social and Farm Forestry, Minor Forest produce, Fuel and Fodder. - (a) planning and preservation of trees on the sides of roads and other public land under its control;(b)fuel plantation and fodder development;(c)promotion of farm forestry;(12)Roads, Building, Bridges, Ferries, Waterways and other means of communication. - (a) construction and maintenance of public roads, drains, culverts and other means of communication which are not under the control of any other local authorities of the Government;(b)maintenance of buildings of other properties vested in the Anchalik Panchayat;(c)maintenance of boats, ferries and waterways not under the Government or any other local bodies.(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 and Secondary education.(b)Construction, repairs and maintenance of Primary School Buildings.(c)Promotion of Social Education through Youth Clubs and Mahila Mandals.(15)Technical Training and Vocational Education. - (a) Promotion of rural artisan and vocational 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 immunization and vaccination programme.(c)Health and Sanitation at fairs and festivals.(20)Women and Child Development. - (a) Promotion of programmes relating to development of women and children.(b)Promotion of school health and nutrition programme.(c)Promotion of participation of voluntary organizations in women and child development programme.(21)Social Welfare including Welfare of Handicapped Mentally Retarded. - (a) Promotion of social welfare programmes including welfare of handicapped, mentally retarded and destitute; procurement and supervision of distribution of foodstuff in social welfare programmes.(b)Monitoring the old age and windows pensions and pensions of the handicapped.(22)Welfare of the weaker section and in particular of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. - (a) Promotion of welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker section.(b)Preventing such castes and classes from social injustice and explotation.(23)Maintenance of Community Assets. - (a) Maintaining of all community assets vested in it or transferred by the Government or any local authority or organization.(b)Preservation and maintenance of other community assets.(24)Public Distribution System. - (a) Promotion of distribution of essential commodities through fair price shops in the villages. Panchayat will also keep sharp vigilance over fair and equitable distribution of essential commodities. Panchayat will educate the people about consumer's rights and assist in redressed 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 or the Zilla Parishad.
