Role and Responsibilities

The District Social Welfare Department works for the welfare, protection and upliftment of socially and economically weaker sections of society. The department implements various welfare schemes and social security programmes of the Central Government and State Government for the benefit of senior citizens, women, children, persons with disabilities, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and other vulnerable groups.

The department functions under the supervision of the District Administration and coordinates with various Government departments and agencies to ensure effective implementation of social welfare programmes at the district level.

1. Social Security and Pension Schemes

The department implements various pension and financial assistance schemes for eligible beneficiaries.

Main Functions

• Grant of old age pension to senior citizens.
• Financial assistance to widows and destitute women.
• Pension schemes for persons with disabilities.
• Financial support to eligible beneficiaries under social security schemes.
• Verification and processing of pension applications.

2. Welfare of Women and Children

The department undertakes various programmes for the welfare, protection and empowerment of women and children.

Main Functions

• Implementation of women welfare schemes.
• Support for rehabilitation and protection of women in distress.
• Assistance for child welfare and protection programmes.
• Promotion of awareness regarding women and child rights.
• Coordination with Child Protection and Women Welfare agencies.

3. Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes

The department works for the social and economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes.

Main Functions

• Implementation of welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes.
• Distribution of scholarships and educational assistance.
• Financial assistance for self-employment and skill development programmes.
• Monitoring implementation of social justice and welfare initiatives.

4. Welfare of Persons with Disabilities

The department provides assistance and welfare support to persons with disabilities.

Main Functions

• Identification and certification support for persons with disabilities.
• Assistance under disability pension schemes.
• Distribution of aids and appliances for disabled persons.
• Facilitation of rehabilitation and empowerment programmes.

5. Public Awareness and Social Welfare Activities

The department organizes awareness programmes and welfare activities for public benefit.

Main Functions

• Organization of awareness camps and welfare programmes.
• Promotion of social justice and equality.
• Assistance in rehabilitation and community welfare activities.
• Coordination with NGOs and voluntary organizations for welfare initiatives.

6. Administrative Functions

The District Social Welfare Department also performs various administrative and monitoring functions.

Main Functions

• Supervision and monitoring of welfare schemes.
• Maintenance of records relating to beneficiaries and schemes.
• Inspection of welfare institutions and programmes.
• Redressal of grievances related to social welfare schemes.
• Submission of reports and progress updates to higher authorities.

The District Social Welfare Department plays a vital role in ensuring social security, welfare and inclusive development for weaker and vulnerable sections of society at the district level.

Contact Details

Room No. 20 Ground Floor,New Mini Secretriat Rohtak

Phone No. 269861

FAQ (Frequently asked questions)

Public visted in the office for new pensions and disbursement of pension, the reason / doubts of of their query are cleared on the spot. They usually asked

1. What the procedure of getting new pension is ?
2. Why pension has not disbursed to them ?
3. Why pension is not being disbursed in time ?
4. When pension will be disbursed etc. ?