Welcome to WCD Department

Women and Child Development Department was formed as a separate Administrative Department by the Government of Maharashtra in June 1993. The main objectives of the Department are to focus on promoting the survival, protection, development, welfare and participation of women and children in a holistic manner. The department is responsible for policy making, formulation of programmes /schemes, implementation of development programmes, and co-ordination of efforts of both governmental and non-governmental organizations working in the field of Women and Child Development. Know More