Functions of the State Committee

The State Committee shall -- (a) advise the State Government on all the policy matters relating to Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan Tribal Sub-Plan. (b) suggest measures for proper planning and implementation of the scheme by the departments; (c) with the assistance of the Nodal Department evaluate and appraise Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan/Tribal Sub-Plan proposed by the departments for ensuring conformity to the provisions of this Act; (d) approve the Annual Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan/Tribal Sub-Plan Plan proposals of the Departments; (e) review the implementation and monitoring of the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan/Tribal Sub-Plan programme; (f) identify impediments and suggest measures for overcoming the impediments; (g) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. Note-- The directions of the State committee shall be binding on the Departments.