Functions of the Parishad

The functions of the Parishad shall be :-

1. (i) to render services to the farming community within its jurisdiction in regard to all aspects of farming agricultural operations, horticulture, pisciculture, farm forestry and such other activities as may be notified from time to time which contribute to agricultural production and development;
2. (ii) to initiate appropriate measures for better and economic use of land and water for agricultural purposes;
3. (iii) to promote the activities ancillary to agricultural production, like marketing, processing and connected operations;
4. (iv) to take up any other incidental activities and schemes which contribute to the above objectives including those entrusted by the Government and to take all necessary measures in order to improve the economic conditions of the farming community