It is the responsibility of IGNCA to lay down broad policy framework for the project.

• To formulate digitization and metadata standards for the Project in compliance with the Open Archival International Standard (OAIS) model.
• To oversee project implementation
• To select the Partnering & Collaborating Institutions for the Project
• To finalize the Digitization and Metadata Standards for the Project, in accordance with the established practice worldwide
• To prepare quality assurance guidelines for the Project
• To suggest timelines for completion of the Project milestones & their accompanying budgetary outlay
• To accord approvals as and when required at various milestones of the Project
• Periodic review of the progress of the work and to suggest any mid-course correction that may be required for smooth functioning of the Project