18. Functions of the divineguma regional organizations

The functions of the divineguma regional organization, under the guidance and supervision of the

Department, shall be:—

to provide guidance and encouragement in respect of small group programmes being conducted by the divineguma community based organizations;

to supervise and monitor the savings of the divineguma community based organizations;

to provide such assistance as may be necessary to such divineguma community based organizations which are situated within its area of authority, for the advancement of livelihood development activities carried out by such organizations and supervise and monitor the same;

to organize and implement regional level programmes needed for the development of vocational skills and know-how of its members;

to provide raw-material, technology and other related services for the development of products at regional level and provide facilities for marketing of the same;

to provide assistance for the social security programme being implemented by the diveneguma community based organizations;

to assist in the preparation of the progress report of the Department in respect of the respective region;

to liaise with other governmental, non-governmental and private organizations at regional level for the purpose of achieving the objects of divineguma regional organizations .