(a)

Rendering assistance to the Panchayat in collection and compilation of details required for formulation of development plans;

(b)

Generating proposals and fixing priority of development schemes and programmes to be implemented in the area of the Ward Sabha;

(c)

Identification of beneficiaries in order of priority, for the implementation of development schemes pertaining to the area of Ward Sabha;

(d)

Rendering assistance in effective implementation of development schemes;

(e)

Suggesting the location of public utilities, amenities and services like street lights, community water taps, public wells, public sanitation units, irrigation facilities etc.;

(f)

Formulating schemes and imparting awareness on matters of public interest like cleanliness, preservation of environment, prevention of pollution, guarding against social evils etc;

(g)

Promoting harmony and unity among various groups of people;

(h)

Verifying the eligibility of persons getting various kinds of welfare assistance from Government such as pensions and subsidies;

(i)

Getting information on the detailed estimates of works proposed to be taken in the area of the Ward Sabha; exercising social audit in all works implemented in the area of the Ward Sabha and awarding utilisation and completion certificate for such works;

(j)

Getting information from the officials concerned as to the services they will render and the works they purpose to do in the area of the Ward Sabha;

(k)

Assisting the activities of parent - teacher association in the areas;

(l)

Promoting literacy, education, health, child care and nutrition;

(m)

Exercising check on institutions and functionaries in all social sectors; and

(n)

Such other functions as may be prescribed from time to time.