Other functions of the Board.

Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision, such functions of the board shall include: (i) to approve proposal for selection of the new sites by the Market Committees for establishment of principal or sub-market yard; (ii) to approve proposal for constructing infrastructural facilities in the market area; (iii) to supervise and guide the Market Committees in the preparation of plans and estimates of construction programme undertaken by the Market Committee; (iv) to execute all works chargable to the Board’s Fund; (v) to maintain accounts in such form as may be prescribed and get the same audited in such manner as may be laid down in the regulation of the Board; (vi) to publish annually at the close of the year, its progress reports, balance sheet, and Statement of assets and liabilities and send copies thereof to each member of the Board and the State Government; (vii) to make necessary arrangements for propaganda and publicity on matters related to regulated to marketing of agricultural produce; (viii) to provide facilities for the training of officers and staff of the Market Committees; (ix) to prepare and adopt budget for the ensuing year; (x) to grant subventions or loan to Market Committee for the purpose of this Act on such terms and conditions as the board may determine; (xi) arrange or organise seminars/workshops/exhibitions etc. on subjects related to agricultural marketing; (xii) to do such other things as may he general interest to Market Committees or considered necessary for the efficient functioning of the Board.