Section 15. State Level Steering Committee.

(1) The State Government shall, constitute a State Level Steering Committee to provide operational guidance, coordination, and monitor the implementation of the Scheme. (2) The State Level Steering Committee constituted under sub-section (1), shall be presided over by the Chief Secretary of the State or by an officer not below the rank of Additional Chief Secretary nominated by the State Government and shall comprise of the following members, namely:--- (a) Principal Secretary or Secretary of the respective Department; (b) the Director or Commissioner (in-charge of the Scheme); (c) Principal Secretaries or Secretaries of relevant Departments of the State Government; (d) such number of subject-matter experts, as may be determined by the State Government; (e) representatives of technical or research institutions; and (f) one member nominated by the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. (3) The State Level Steering Committee shall--- (a) oversee State wide planning and convergence with other programmes; (b) review of district performance and ensure timely preparation of the aggregate State plan; (c) coordinate with the National Level Steering Committee and implement directions issued therefrom; (d) support digital systems, monitoring arrangements, and process improvements at the State level; and (e) perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the State Government.