The Department of Women and Child Development, Haryana, was a part of Social Welfare Department before came into existence on 01.04.1992. Department has been allotted a budget of Rs. 193873.60 Lac in year 2024-25. Total expenditure on various schemes and programmes of the department up to the month of October, 2024 (08.10.24) is Rs. 83315.66Lacs (Approx 42.97% of the allotted budget).
The State Govt. is committed for the empowerment of women so that they may live with dignity in an environment free from violence & discrimination, contribute equally in the development process of the society and well nurtured & healthy children with full opportunity for growth and development in a safe and protective environment. The main aim / objective of the department is to promote social and economic empowerment of women through policies/programmes, spreading awareness about the children’s rights and facilitating their access to learning, nutrition, institutional support etc.