District Social Welfare Office

Introduction

Women & Child Development and Mission Shakti Department Odisha

To improve the nutritional and health status of children below the age of six years, pregnant and lactating mothers.
To lay foundation for the proper psychological physical and social development of the child.
To reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, mal-nutrition and school drop-outs.
To achieve effective coordination of policy and implementation among various departments to promote child development.
To enhance the capability of the mother to look after the normal health and nutritional need of the child through proper health and nutrition education.