16. Functions of the Board.- The Board shall have the following functions, namely:- (i) to advise the Government on policy matters relating to use of pre-natal diagnostic techniques; (ii) to review implementation of the Act and the rules made thereunder and recommend changes in the said Act and rules to the Central Government; (iii) to create public awareness against the practice of pre-natal determination of sex and 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) any other functions as may be specified under the Act. | 
