¹ [16. Functions of the Board.-- The Board shall have the following functions, namely:--

   (i)  to advise the Central Government on policy matters relating to use of pre-natal diagnostic techniques, sex selection techniques and against their misuse;

   (ii)  to review and monitor implementation of the Act and rules made thereunder and recommend to the Central Government changes in the said Act and rules;

   (iii)  to create public awareness against the practice of pre-conception sex selection and pre-natal determination of sex of foetus leading to female foeticide;

   (iv)  to lay down code of conduct to be observed by persons working at Genetic Counselling Centres, Genetic Laboratories and Genetic Clinics;

   (v)  to oversee the performance of various bodies constituted under the Act and take appropriate steps to ensure its proper and effective implementation;

   (vi)  any other functions as may be prescribed under the Act.]