18. Functions of the District Educational Authority.
- The District Educational Authority shall, -(i)assess the educational needs of the district by conducting surveys or otherwise and prepare each year, schemes for the development of education and submit the same to the District Planning Committee including the necessity, if any, for opening new schools or upgrading of existing schools;(ii)supervise the implementation of the schemes related to the health and nutrition of school children;(iii)promote conferences, exhibitions or other measures calculated to create interest in education among the public; and(iv)carry out such other functions as may be prescribed or entrusted by the District Planning Committee, as the case may be.
