The prominent functions of the Panchayati Raj System according to the 11th schedule of the constitution are : 

1. Agriculture, in which agricultural extension is included. 

2. Land development to implement land reforms, land organization and land conservation. 

3. Minor irrigation, water management and land development between rivers. 

4. Livestock, dairy business, poultry farming. 

5. Development of fisheries. 

6. Forest life and forestry. 

7. Minor forest produce. 

8. Small-scale industry which includes food processing industry. 

9. Khadi, village and cottage industries. 

10. Village development. 

11. Fuel and fodder. 

12. Drinking water. 

13. Road, bridge, river coast, water route and other means of communication. 

14. Rural electricity and electricity division. 

15. Non-conventional energy sources. 

16. Poverty eradication programmes. 

17. Education-schools of Primary and secondary education. 

18. Technical training and vocational education. 

19. Adult and informal education. 

20. Library and reading room. 

21. Fairs and market. 

22. Cultural activities. 

23. Health and related institutions : Hospitals, primary health centers, etc. 

24. Women and child development. 

25. Social welfare, especially the mentally retarted and illuminated welfare. 

26. Welfare and prosperity related functions of the weaker sections of society, especially SC, ST. 

27. Public Distribution System. 

28. Supervision of public property.