The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, added by the 73rd Amendment Act, lists 29 functional items placed within the purview of Panchayats. 'Libraries' is explicitly listed as Item 12 in this Schedule.
Panchayats have responsibilities in respect of which of the following as per the Eleventh Schedule ?
Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of Panchayats (Devolution of 3Fs: Funds, Functions, Functionaries))
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