Section 8 in The U.P. Bhagirathi River Valley Authority Act, 1999
8. Functions of the Authority.
- The functions of the Authority shall be to -(a)oversee the formulation and execution of development plan to achieve optional utilisation of natural resources for integrated and sustainable development of the basin. The development plan shall include water resources, land use and development of agriculture, energy, industry, transport, communication, housing, tourism, health services and related matters;(b)ensure effective and timely action for maintenance of ecological balance in the basin including rehabilitation of damaged ecological system.
