<Li> All the welfare pensions are administered by the local governments . </Li> <P> In short, most of the responsibilities relating to human and social development have been passed down to local governments . Welfare and poverty reduction are now largely dependent on local governments who also have considerable area of responsibility in the primary sector . </P> <P> Local infrastructure creation is also largely in the domain of Panchayats and Nagarapalikas . Critical institutions of public service like hospitals, schools, anganwadis, veterinary institutions, Krishi Bhawans, hostels for Scheduled Castes and Care institutions for different disadvantaged groups have been transferred to local governments on as is where is condition . The responsibility of local governments which are typical of a non-plan nature in respect of these institutions include - </P> <Ol> <Li> routine and heavy maintenance of infrastructure </Li> <Li> upkeep and maintenance of equipment </Li> <Li> replenishment of consumables </Li> <Li> administrative charges relating to telephone, water, electricity, fuel etc . </Li> <Li> noon - meal cost in schools . </Li> </Ol>

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