Functions of the Board

(1) It shall be the duty of the Board to organize, develop and regulate khadi and village industries and to assist the local authorities in implementation of the schemes for the development of Khadi and Village Industries and perform such functions as the Government may, prescribe from time to time. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), the Board shall also in particular discharge and perform all or any of the following duties and functions namely:- (1) to start, encourage, assist and run khadi and village industries; (2) to provide deserving persons with gainful employment in their homes through the organization of khadi and village industries; (2-a) to grant loans and give other assistance for the development of khadi and village industries. (3) to organize Co-operative societies for Khadi and Village Industries. (4) to conduct training centers and to train people at those centers or at other centers outside the State of Kerala in Khadi and Village Industries; (5) To arrange for the supply of raw materials, tools and implements to Khadi and Village Industries and for the sale of their finished products. (6) [Omitted] (6-a) To carry on trading activities by way of running Emporia, Neera Bhavan, Depots, Manufacturing centres and the like on request from a Panchayat or Municipality or Institution aided by the Board or individuals. (7) to endeavour to educate public opinion and to impress upon the public the advantages of patronizing the products of Khadi and Village Industries; (8) to seek and obtain advice and guidance in these subjects by inviting experts; (9) To encourage and promote research in the technique of production of khadi or in the development of village industries. (10) To arrange for publicity and popularizing of goods manufactured in Khadi and Village Industries by opening stores, shops, exhibitions and the like and to carry on such activities incidental and conducive to the objects of this Act and to perform such other functions as the Government may direct for the purpose of carrying out the objects of this Act. (iii) to require any person who has been granted any loan or other financial assistance by the Board for the development of Khadi or any Village Industry, to maintain such accounts and records relating to the receipt and utilization of the loan or other financial assistances as the Board may direct; (iv) to direct an inspection of the accounts and records maintained under clause (iii), by an officer or authority authorized in this behalf by the Board or the Government; (v) to supervise the activities carried on by any person utilizing any loan or other financial assistance referred to in clause (iii) and to give that person such directions as the Board may deem fit regarding such activities.