Functions of the Parishad

14. The functions of the Parishad shall be-
(a) to prepare the Plan;
(b) to arrange for the preparation of projects by any of the Participating Departments (All departments of State Govt.);
(c) to co-ordinate the enforcement and implementation of the Plan and the Projects through any one or more of the Participating Departments or Implementing Agencies;
(d) to ensure proper and systematic programming by the participating departments regarding project formulation, determination of priorities in the Devipatan region and phasing of development of infrastructural facilities for tourism and conservation of the Devipatan Heritage in accordance with stages indicated in the Plan;
(e) there will be budgetary provision for the Devipatan from the Department of Tourism and Fund will be raised from other sources like donations, rentals, utilization of infrastructure under PPP mode on profit sharing basis;
(f) to make concerted efforts towards enhancing awareness and interest in intangible cultural heritage, and document, conserve, safeguard, promote, display and disseminate it systematically;
(g) to undertake and encourage research in the field of heritage of the region;
(h) to undertake conservation and development of rivers and water bodies and their catchments in the Devipatan Region, to undertake measures for pollution control therein and development of river fronts and water bodies;
(i) to formulate Architectural Regulations to bring about uniformity of the buildings and structures in conformity with the heritage architecture of the region;
(j) to formulate policies to ensure co-ordination between various stakeholdersGovernment Departments, Local Bodies, Temple Management/Trusts, Self Help Groups, Researchers and Scholars for integrated development of tourism infrastructure and Activities/projects for strengthening, protecting, preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Devipatan region;
(k) to arrange for, and oversee, the financing of selected development projects in the Devipatan region through State funds and other sources of revenue like funds from Temple Trusts, donations, Non-government Organization, company/firms and tourists, etc;
(l) the Parishad may open Trust and Retention Account (TRA) account or Escrow Account for mobilization of funding;
(m) to coordinate with authorities in adjoining regions in matters and activities there that have or may have a bearing in Devipatan region to promote harmony in actions.

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