Section 6(1A) in The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961
(1A)[ subject to the provisions of this Act, every Institute may strive to meet the technological needs of the States and the Union territories included in its zone by(a)supporting and collaborating with technical education institutions located in the zone with a view to enhance their quality and capability;(b)advising the State Goven1ments and the Union territories included in its zone in the matter of technical education and any technological issue referred by them to the Institute for advice.]
