Functions of Board

(1) It shall be the duty of the Board to organize, develop and regulate khadi and village industries and perform such other functions as the State Government may prescribe form time to time. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the Board shall, in particular, discharge and perform all or any of the following duties and functions, namely:- (a) to start, encourage, assist and carry on khadi and village industries; (b) to help person or associations of persons by providing them with work in their homes and to give them financial assistance in the shape of loans and grants for any of the purposes of this Act on such terms and conditions as may from time to time be laid down- (i) by the Commission in case of loans and grants given by the Board out of the funds received form the commission; (ii) By the State Government in case of loans and grants given by the Board out of the funds received form the State Government or otherwise and such terms and conditions may also provide for the recovery of the loans together with interests thereon, if any, or the grants; (c) to encourage the establishment of co-operative societies for khadi and village industries; (d) to conduct training centers and to train people to such centers or at other centers outside Jharkhand with a view to equipping them with the necessary knowledge for starting or carrying on khadi or village industries; (e) to arrange for the supply of raw materials, tools and implements and for the sale of the finished products of such industries; (f) to arrange for publicity of , and popularizing, finished products of such industries by opening stores, shops, emporiums or exhibitions; (g) to endeavor to educate public opinion and to impress upon the public the advantages of patronizing the products of khadi and village industries; (h) to seek and obtain the advice and guidance of experts in such industries; (i) to undertake and encourage research work in connection with khadi and village industries; (j) to maintain or assist in the maintenance of institutions for the development of khadi or village industries; and (k) to discharge such other duties and to perform such other functions as the State Government may direct for the purpose of carrying out the objects of this Act. (3) The Board shall ordinarily consult the Advisory Council constituted under Section 11 with respect to the discharge of its functions under this Act.