It shall be the duty of the Wild Life Advisory Board to advise the State Government,-

 (a) in the selection of areas to be declared as sanctuaries, National Parks 14[***] and closed areas and the administration thereof;

 15[(b) in formulation of the policy for protection and conservation of the wild life and specified plants;]

 (c) in any matter relating to the amendment of any Schedule; 14[***]

 16[(cc) in relation to the measures to be taken for harmonizing the needs of the tribals and other dwellers of the forest with the protection and conservation of wild life; and]

 (d) in any other matter connected with the protection of wild life which may be referred to it by the State Government.