WCD

The Department of Women & Child Development, GNCTD, has a significant role in promoting the well-being and protection of women and children in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Established as a separate department on 14th November 2007, it was bifurcated from the Department of Social Welfare to exclusively focus on issues related to women and children. In August 2020, the department gained independent cadre controlling authority status, further solidifying its commitment to its mandate.

Vision: The vision of the Department of Women & Child Development, GNCTD, is to create a society where women and children are treated with dignity, respect, and equality. The department envisions a society that provides ample opportunities for the holistic development of women and children, ensuring their well-being and empowerment.

Mission: The primary mission of the Department of Women & Child Development is to protect and empower women in distress and children in difficult circumstances within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The department achieves this mission through a range of welfare services and development programs tailored to the needs of women and children.