- The Gram Sabha shall perform the following functions, namely :-(a)to approve annual budget and plan of development programme and review annual statement of accounts and annual progress report;(b)to render assistance in the implementation of development schemes pertaining to the village;(c)to identify beneficiaries for the implementation to development schemes pertaining to the village.Provided that in case the Gram Sabha fails to identify the beneficiaries within a reasonable time, the Gram Panchayat shall identify the beneficiaries.(d)to mobilise voluntary labour and contributions in kind or cash or both for the community welfare programmes;(e)to promote programme of adult education and family welfare within the village;(f)to promote unity and harmony among all sections of society in the village;(g)to seek clarifications from the Sarpanch and Panches of the Gram Panchayat about any particular activity, scheme, income and expenditure; and(h)to perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
