Question

What are the functions of Gram Panchayat?

Answer 1

The functions of a gram panchayat are

1. Maintaining street lights, constructing and repairing roads in villages and organising village markets and fairs.
2. Keeping a record of births, deaths and marriages in the village.
3. Provide drinking water and sanitation facilities.
4. Providing free education and health facilities.
5. Implementing development schemes related to agriculture and animal husbandry.
6. Planting trees in and around the village and to protect the environment.
7. Maintaining public parks and playgrounds, etc.