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Maintenance of poor-houses. 1 Entry 94 was substituted for the original by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 48(f). 2 These words were substituted for the word “houses” by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 48(g)(i). 162 The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat [1962 : Mah. V Samitis Act, 1961 1[124. Securing 2[or continuing] postal facilities of experimental post offices in the villages within the District, where the village panchayats are not, for good and sufficient reason, able to do so by providing for payment of non-refundable contribution to the Posts and Telegraphs Department, wherever necessary]. 3[125. Propagation of gramdan and bhoodan movements.] 4[126. Panchayat Raj Training Centre (only to the extent of securing proper selection of trainees and satisfactory attendance at the Training Centre and of making provision for the travelling and daily allowances to the numbers of the Managing Committee of the Centre).] 5[127. 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.] 6[128. Monetary grant for freedom-fighter or members of the family of the deceased freedom-fighter residing in rural areas who do not get any financial assistance from the State Government.] 7[129. Construction, maintenance and renting of buildings for housing the branches of the Banks nationalised by the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 (5 of 1970) and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980 (40 of 1980) and other Commercial Banks which are promoting rural development by providing credit to rural people especially for agricultural purpose.] 1 Entry 124 was added by G. N., R. D. D., No. ZPA 1068/6274-N, dated the 20th February 1969. 2 These words were inserted by G. N. R. D. D., No. ZPA 1062/6274-N, dated the 24th November 1970. 3 Entry 125 was added by G. N., R. D. D., No. ZPA 1069/33176-N, dated the 15th January 1971. 4 Entry 126 was added by G. N., R. D. D., No. PAR 1171/13140-A (iii), dated the 21st May 1973, read with Corrigendum No. PRT-117/13140/A-III, dated the 4th June 1973 published in the M. G. G. Extraordinary, dated the 4th June 1973, at page 888. 5 Entry 127 was added by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 46(g)(ii). 6 Entry 128 was added by G. N., R. D. D., No. ZPA 1077/3870/(880) XII, dated the 8th June 1978. 7 Entry 129 was added by G. N., R. D. D., No. ACD 1081/2915/XXIX, dated the 2nd January 1982. 1962 : Mah. V] The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat 163 Samitis Act, 1961 SECOND SCHEDULE 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. 1 Entries (8-a), (8-b) and (8-c) were inserted by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 49(a). 2 This was added by G. N., R. D. D., No. ZPA 1277/4513/(802)(ii)/XII, dated the 18th July 1980. 3 This was added by G. N., R. D. D., No. ZPA 1277/4513/(802)(ii)/XII, dated the 18th 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. 4* * * * * (28) Maintenance of medicine boxes in villages. 1 Clauses (b) and (d) of entry (19) were deleted by G. N. R. D. D., No. ZPA 1072/52193/(ii)-N, dated the 1st October 1973. 2 Clauses (b) and (d) of entry (19) were deleted by G. N. R. D. D., No. ZPA 1072/52193/(ii)-N, dated the 1st October 1973. 3 Entries (23-a) and (23-b) were inserted by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 49(b). 4 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. 1* * * * * 2* * * * * 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. 1 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 1st October 1973. 2 The heading “Co-operation” and entry (39) were deleted by a G.N., R. D. D., No. ZPA. 1072/ 52193(ii)N., dated the 1st October 1973. 3 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.] THIRD SCHEDULE [Deleted by Mah. 11 of 1985, s. 5.] ————— 1 Entry (75) was added by Mah. 6 of 1975, s. 49(e). 1962 : Mah. V] The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat 167 Samitis Act, 1961 FOURTH SCHEDULE (See clause (a) of section 144.)