SECTION 163 — The following powers shall be devolved upon councils a.

Culture - organizing cultural days, traditional cultural events and literary and artistic competitions at local level; - setting up and managing orchestras, traditional lyrical ensembles, ballet groups and theatre troupes at local level; - setting up and managing socio-cultural centres and public reading libraries; - Providing support to cultural associations. b.Promoting national languages - participating in regional programmes for the promotion of national languages; - participating in the setting-up and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment. 37b.Literacy