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Nodal agency and Nodal Department – (1) Nodal Agencies headed by Minister of Backward Classes Welfare, shall be constituted in the manner prescribed, for Backward Classes Sub-Plan and shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the functions assigned under this Act. (2) The Backward Classes Welfare Department shall act as Nodal Department for assisting the respective Nodal Agency to perform its functions and exercise its powers.