Powers and functions of the Block Development Council

Powers and Functions

Powers and functions of the Block Development Council. - The Block Development Council shall perform the following functions :-

1. (i) constructions, maintenance and supervision of Inter-Halqa Panchayat Communication System ;
2. (ii) administrative and technical guidance to Halqa Panchayats and review of their work ;
3. (iii) to supervise plans relating to agriculture, rural development, animal husbandry/sheep husbandry, forestry, education and public health ;
4. (iv) supervise and monitor the implementation of poverty alleviation programmes like, Integrated Rural Development Programme, National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme ;
5. (v) undertake measures for effective supervision and monitoring of various development programmes ;
6. (vi) to carry out such other functions as may be entrusted to it by the Government or by the District Planning and Development Board.