The department is responsible for the implementation of the welfare schemes for children, women, senior citizens and transgender.

[2] The department runs service homes for the destitute and young girls and working women hostels in district headquarters and industrial areas.

[5] The directorate of social defence is responsible for government pension schemes implemented by revenue department.

[1][2] The department of integrated child development services is responsible for the health and nutrition of pregnant and lactating mothers and children of age 0 to 6 years.

[1] The department oversees distribution of nutritional supplements for the responsible categories, ensure healthy child birth, inoculation and healthcare services.