Which of the following is a social welfare responsibility of the Panc…

NCERT (2026-27): “Powers and Responsibilities of Panchayats …
to prepare plans and schemes for economic development to promote schemes that will enhance social justice to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees help in the devolution of governmental responsibilities, especially that of finances to local authorities Social welfare responsibilities of the Panchayats include the maintenance of burning and burial grounds, recording statistics of births and deaths, establishment of child welfare and maternity centres, control of cattle pounds, propagation of family planning and promotion of agricultural activities. The development activities include the construction of roads, public buildings, wells, tanks and schools. They also promote small cottage industries and take care of minor irrigation works. …”