Section 18: States and Local Governments Implementation Committees.

(1)
For the purpose of executing the Programme in the frontline States, such States may establish Implementation Committees or such other similar institutions to carry out any component of the Programme in their respective States.
(2)
The affected Local Governments in the frontline States may establish Local Government Implementation Committees to carry out any component of the Programme at the Local Government and community levels.
(3)
The frontline States may by law make provision for the structure, operation and functions of the Implementation Committees in the States and their respective Local Governments.