Functions of the Board

(1) The functions of the Board shall be,- (a) to direct the District Committees for the preparation of draft schemes within their respective jurisdiction; (b) to consider and approve the draft schemes prepared by the District committees. (c) to devise ways and means for the speedy execution of schemes sanctioned by the Board of Government; (d) to fix the physical and financial targets for each district; (e) to perform such other functions as may be specified in this Act or in the rules made thereunder; (f) to advise Government on the strategies to be followed for land and water conservation as well as eco-restoration; and (g) to advise Government on the priority areas, technology options, research needs and provide feed-back on works taken up. (2) Without prejudice to the functions specified in sub-section (1), if any grant is made or loan advanced to the District committee, or Padasekharam Committee under section 18 to carry out any scheme, the Board shall take necessary steps to carry out the scheme by the officer or Padasekharam Committee appointed for the purpose in accordance with the terms and conditions under which such grant or loan is made or advanced and for that purpose the Board shall be competent to issue necessary instructions which shall be complied with by such officer or the Padasekharam Committee, as the case may be.