Functions of the Board

Functions of the Board.—

1. (1) It shall be the function of the Board to plan, organise and implement programmes for the development of khadi and village industries.
2. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, the Board may—
   • (a) start, encourage, assist and carry on khadi and village industries and carry on trade or business in such industries and in the course of such trade or business, engage in marketing of khadi and products of village industries and for that purpose, establish depots, emporia, shops and other like establishments;
   • (b) provide for the training of persons engaged in khadi and village industries and for the equipment of such industries;
   • (c) provide for the sale and marketing of khadi and products of village industries;
   • (d) encourage and promote research in the technique of production of khadi and in the development of village industries or provide facilities for a study of the problems relating to khadi and village industries;
   • (e) maintain or assist in maintaining institutions for the development of khadi and village industries;
   • (f) carry out any other matter which may be prescribed.