Section 119(21) in The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
(21)Welfare of the weaker sections and in particular of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes,. -(i)promotion of welfare of Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and other weaker sections of society;(ii)protecting Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and other weaker sections from social injustice and exploitation;