Functions of the State Level Advisory Board

(1) The functions of the Advisory Board shall be to advise Government on :- (a) The preservation and protection of drinking water sources-ground water, springs, streams, rivulets, lakes, glaciers as water sources and on measures to be adopted thereof: (b) The appropriate method of management of catchment areas vis-a-vis the activities customarily practiced in relevant areas; (c) Such matter connected with the improvement and augmentation of yield of drinking water from sources therein; (d) Subjects brought forth by the District Drinking Water Catchment Area Protection Board for Government decision. (e) In matters involving issues pertaining to village water and sanitation Committee (VWSC) between two or more districts, it shall examine the views of District Drinking Water Catchment Area Protection Board and issue order at its level. (f) or for critical matters recommend to the Government for appropriate decision. (2) The Advisory Board shall also oversee the execution of the Master Plan and Action Plan regarding catchment area protection by the implementing agency and ensure effective and timely implementation. (3) The Advisory Board may delegate such powers to the District Board or the District Executive Committee as it may deem fit for effecting proper and timely implementation of the works, orders or directions. (4) The Advisory Board shall constitute a Cell for Result Based Monitoring and Evaluation of the Act to be headed by a Nodal Officer not below the rank of Superintending Engineer. The powers of the Cell shall be as given below: (a) To act as link between Advisory Board and District Board. (b) To receive reports and returns and adaptability assessments. (c) To evaluate baseline data and leading indicators of sustainability. (d) To recommend improvement and proper use of funding if any. (e) To recommend critical inputs and intervention of stakeholders including third party involvement wherever needed. (5) The Advisory Board shall meet as often as may be necessary but not less than once in a year.