Section 8 in Uttarakhand River Valley (Development and Management) Act, 2005
8. Functions of the Authority.
- The functions of the Authority shall be to -(a)oversee the formulation and execution of development plan to achieve optimum utilization of natural resources for integrated and sustainable development of the basin, the development plan shall include water resources, land use and development of agriculture, sector development and related matters.(b)ensure effective and timely action for maintenance of ecological balance in the basin including rehabilitation of damaged ecological system;(c)carryout a forestation including planting such species in the valley that may provide sufficient fodder and income to the local residents and such species of plant useful in controlling soil erosion in the River Valley and to provide better and healthy living conditions to local inhabitants;(d)establish and maintain Botanical Garden in the Valley, so that flora and fauna of the area is preserved and protected;(e)Setup and maintain water quality monitoring system and offer community facilities at various rural rehabilitation centers;(f)Setup and maintain disaster management cell/crises groups and disaster fund in the catchments area.(g)Setup and maintain the effective grievances redressal cells at suitable places in the River Valley.
