Mention the functions of (a) Block Samiti, and (b) Zila Parishad.

(a) The functions of Block Samiti are as follows:

1. It makes arrangements for providing primary and adult education to the people in a block.
2. It looks after health care and organises vaccination programmes.
3. It helps the farmers by providing irrigation facilities and distributing seeds and fertilisers.
4. It promotes cottage industries and arranges for training for self-employment.
5. It undertakes welfare functions such as the supply of clean drinking water, sanitation and cleanliness.

(b) The functions of Zila Parishad are as follows:

1. To supervise the work of the village panchayats and Block Samitis.
2. To advice the state government on the work of Panchayats and Samitis
3. To implement the projects under the Five Year Plans.
4. To keep a watch on agricultural production and the development programmes of the district; and
5. To prepare a plan for the district.