12. Functions of the divineguma community based organizations

The functions of divineguma community based organizations shall be:—

to encourage and provide guidance to its members to organize themselves into small groups which operate with mutual co-operation;

to motivate its members to enhance their saving habits and develop livelihood activities and to provide assistance for such activities;

to implement such programmes as may be required for the development of vocational skills and knowledge of its members;

to organize shramadana activities with the participation of its members; and

to provide facilities for the production and marketing activities.