Functions of the State Council

The State Council shall perform the following functions, namely:— (a) advise the Government on policy matters relating to the Development Action Plan; (b) suggest measures for planning and implementation of the Schemes for the development of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes ; (c) approve the Development Action Plan submitted by the Empowered Committee; (d) give directions to the Empowered Committee in planning, implementation and monitoring of the Development Action Plan; (e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.