Section 3(3)(i) in The Orissa Zilla Parishad Act, 1991
(i)undertake schemes or adopt measures including giving of financial assistance relating to the development of agriculture, social forestry, livestock, industries, co-operative movement, rural credit, water-supply, distribution of essential commodities, rural electrification including distribution of electricity, minor irrigation, public health and sanitation including establishment of dispensaries and hospitals, communications, primary, secondary and adult education including welfare and other objects of general public utility;