Functions of Empowered Committees.

The respective Empowered Committee with the assistance of the respective Nodal Department shall,- (a) evaluate and appraise proposals proposed by various line Department to be posed for funding through Scheduled Castes Development Fund (SCDF) and Scheduled Tribes Development Fund (STDF); (b) review the implementation and monitoring of the Scheduled Castes Sub Plan and Tribal Sub Plan; (c) identify impediments and suggest measures for overcoming the impediments; and (d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.