Section 180(13) in The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
(13)Household and Small Scale Industries including food processing:. -(a)identification of traditional skills in the locality and developing household industries ;(b)assessment of raw material requirements so as to ensure timely supply ;(c)design and production to suit the changing consumer demand ;(d)organisation of training programme for craftsman and artisans ;(e)laison to tap bank credit for this programme ;(f)popularising and marketing of finished products ;(g)promotion and development of industrial estates ;(h)organising khadi, handloom, handicraft and village and cottage industries ;(i)supply of improved tool kits to rural artisans and imparting of training in their use ;(j)setting up of rural centres for repair and maintenance of tractors, diesel engines, electric motor and other agricultural implements and electric articles.
