(2)In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the for egoing power, the Gram Sabha may,-(a)take steps to inculcate and develop in the village community the spirit of collective responsibility, natural aid and promote or undertake or participate in co-operative activities;(b)take steps to promote multisided and integrated development of the village community;(c)arrange for the maintenance of the destitute children and old and infirm persons;(d)prepare and implement schemes for the improvement of agriculture in the village and the best utilisation of lands in the village;(e)set apart land for community purposes;(f)prepare and implement schemes for the general development of the village including promotion of small scale industries therein and the proper utilisation of local resources and manpower;(g)allot such lands as are available for the purpose of landless persons;(h)prepare and implement schemes for regional self-sufficiency in articles of food, clothing and other necessities of life and to that end secure the co-operation and assistance of the Government, and other institutions or agencies operating in the village or in its neighbourhood;(i)promote consolidation of holdings;(j)grant loans to any member of the Gram Sabha, whether an allottee of land or not, for any purpose where agricultural or not;(k)take measures for improvement of lands and reclamation of waste lands and introduce improved methods of cultivation;(l)promote the industrial development of the village;(m)facilitate the elimination of unemployment in the village;(n)raise voluntary contributions from the village for community purposes; (o) maintain the accounts of the Gram Nidhi:(p)prepare and maintain village records including register giving details of land holdings in the possession of persons under the Gram Sabha; (q) raise a village peace force or Shanti Dal for the maintenance of peace in the village by peaceful means; and (r) perform such other functions and duties exercise such other powers as may from time to time be prescribed.
