Section 343 in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996
343. Duties and functions of Co-operative Extension Officer.
- Co-operative Extension Officer shall be responsible for boosting co-operative movement in rural areas of the Panchayat Samiti. He shall perform following functions -(1)Increase the membership of existing Co-operative Societies.(2)Formation of Dairy Co-operative Societies on milk routes, encourage castration of bulls, artificial insemination, purchase of improved breeds of cows and buffalos so as to increase income through higher milk yield,(3)Formation co-operative marketing societies for fruits and vegetables in potential areas.(4)Maintain register of I.R.D.P selected families, arrange genuine preparation of loan forms, processing through banks, sanction of loans and disbursement of subsidy.(5)100% physical verification of assets created by I.R.D.P families and schemes of Scheduled Caste Development Corporation.(6)Self employment loans to Trysem Trained Youths.(7)Assist Vikas Adhikari in Camps for Loan Melas.(8)Participate in District level Meetings of the office of Assistant Registrar.(9)Inspect Co-operative Societies in the area.(10)Deal with Rural Housing projects and loan accounts relating to such schemes.(11)Asses the bankable projects and assist bankers in preparation of credit plan every year.(12)Attend meetings of credit coordination committee.(13)To attend Gram Sabha Meetings and perform duties assigned in rules 5 and 8.(14)Perform all other functions allotted by Vikas Adhikari/Panchayat Samiti/Zila Parishad/State Government, from time to time.
