SUBJECTS OF ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES)

(See section 101) Agriculture. (1) Kharif and rabi crop campaigns. (2) Intensive paddy cultivation. (3) Advancement and improvement of agriculture. (4) Demonstration and propagation of improved agricultural methods and practices and establishment and maintenance of model agricultural farms. (5) Propagation of improved agricultural implements. (6) Increasing production of fruits and vegetables. (7) Establishment and maintenance of godowns. (8) Distribution of fertilisers, agricultural implements and agricultural quota of iron, steel and cement. 1[(8-a) Crop competitions. (8-b) Compost and local manures. (8-c) Importation and distribution of improved seeds.] 2[Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development.] (9) Village Veterinary Chests. (10) Veterinary Aid Centres. (11) Formation of Taluka Livestock Improvement Associations and the like. (12) Fodder Development Plots. (13) Silo Pits. (14) Distribution of improved poultry. (15) Distribution of improved sheep. (16) Organisation of cattle shows and rallies. 3[(16A) Dairy Development.] Forests. (17) Village forests and grazing land (including improvement of grass). (18) Measures for development of village woodlands for purposes of pasture and fuel. Social Welfare. (19) Economic development of backward classes, including— (a) giving financial assistance to individual cultivators in the form of loans and subsidies for the purpose of purchasing agricultural requisites. Entries (8-a), (8-b) and (8-c) were inserted by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 49(a). This was added by G. N., R. D. D., No. ZPA 1277/4513/(802)(ii)/XII, dated the 18 th July 1980. This was added by G. N., R. D. D., No. ZPA 1277/4513/(802)(ii)/XII, dated the 18 th July 1980. 164 The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat [1962 : Mah. V Samitis Act, 1961 1[* * * * *] (c) establishment of spinning wheels to Vimukta Jatis. 2[* * * * *] (20) Removal of untouchability, including— (a) celebration of Harijan weeks. (b) Zunka Bhakar Programme. (c) encouragement of inter-caste marriages between caste Hindus and Harijans. (21) Programmes for welfare of backward classes, including— (a) women’s and children’s welfare programme or projects. (b) establishment and maintenance of Balwadis. (c) undertaking propaganda and publicity for welfare of backward classes. (d) organisation of entertainment programmes for backward classes. (e) holding social melas. (f) Sanskar Kendras, Community-cum-recreation centres and community halls for backward classes. (g) supply of clothes to Vimukta Jatis. (h) financial assistance to individuals for purchase of medicines and giving of grants to voluntary agencies for administering medical relief. (i) provision of houses for backward class persons, and (j) provision of drinking water wells. Education. (22) Construction and maintenance of primary school buildings. (23) Provision of equipment and playgrounds for primary schools. 3[(23-a) Management of primary schools. (23-b) Other educational objects.] Medical. (24) Subsidised Medical Practitioners Centres. (25) Rural Medical Relief Centres. Ayurveda. (26) Replenishing stock of Ayurvedic medicine chest in villages. Public Health. • * * * * (28) Maintenance of medicine boxes in villages. Clauses (b) and (d) of entry (19) were deleted by G. N. R. D. D., No. ZPA 1072/52193/(ii)-N, dated the st October 1973. Clauses (b) and (d) of entry (19) were deleted by G. N. R. D. D., No. ZPA 1072/52193/(ii)-N, dated the st October 1973. Entries (23-a) and (23-b) were inserted by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 49(b). Entry (27) was deleted by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 49(c). 1962 : Mah. V] The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat 165 Samitis Act, 1961 (29) Rural Sanitation. (30) Taking of necessary measures in the interest of Public Health. Buildings and Communications. (31) Construction, maintenance and repairs of Village Roads. (32) Bridge and Culverts on village roads. (33) Public ferries. (34) Maintenance of trees in the vicinity of roads. Public Health Engineering. (35) Village Water Supply Wells. (36) Surface drainage in villages. • * * * * • * * * * Publicity. (40) Rural broadcasting. (41) Publicity through recreational activities. Community Development. (42) Community Development Programme. (43) Local Development Works Programme. Social Education. (44) Community Recreation Centres. (45) Adult Literacy Centres. (46) Sports, games, playgrounds, equipment and welfare organisations. (47) Kisan Melas. 3[(48) Conducted tours within the State, and with the previous permission of the State Government, outside the State.] (49) Dissemination of information. (50) Short Camps. (51) Women’s organisation and welfare. (52) Children’s organisation and welfare. (53) Mobile cinema vans. (54) Libraries and reading rooms. (55) Fairs, shows and exhibitions. The heading “Cottage Industries” and entries (37) and (38) were deleted by G. N., R. D. D., No. ZPA. 1072/52193 (ii)-N, dated the 1 st October 1973. The heading “Co-operation” and entry (39) were deleted by a G.N., R. D. D., No. ZPA. 1072/ 52193(ii)N., dated the st October 1973. Entry (48) was substituted for the original by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 49(d). 166 The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat [1962 : Mah. V Samitis Act, 1961 Rural Housing. (56) Rural Housing. Miscellaneous. (57) Village Uplift. (58) Building model village (including grants and loans for the purpose). (59) Economic welfare of villages. (60) Local works or measures likely to promote health, safety, comfort or convenience of the public. (61) Markets. (62) Dharmashalas, rest houses, travellers’ bungalows, sarais and the like. (63) Chavdis. (64) Other public institutions. (65) Local unemployment other than industrial unemployment. (66) Improvement and extension of village sites (including grants and loans for the purpose). (67) Laying new village sites (including grants and loans for the purpose). (68) Planting and preservation of trees on public grounds and gardens. (69) Rewards for destruction of wild animals. (70) Public receptions and ceremonies and entertainment. (71) Arrangement for local pilgrimages. (72) Sammelans of Panchas, Sarpanchas of Village Panchayats and other non-officials. (73) Local vagrancy relief for the poor. (74) Maintenance of poor houses. 1[(75) Monetary grants to members of a family of a deceased member of the armed forces of the Union. Explanation.—The expression “members of a family” in relation to a deceased member of the armed forces of the Union means his widow, son, son’s son, unmarried daughter, father or mother.]