Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security (Jharkhand)

Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security

महिला, बाल विकास एवं सामाजिक सुरक्षा विभाग
Department overview
Jurisdiction	Government of Jharkhand
Headquarters	Project Bhawan, Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Minister responsible	Hemant Soren, Minister in Charge
Department executive	Manoj Kumar, IAS, Secretary
Website	www.jharkhand.gov.in/wcd

The Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security is a government agency in the Indian state of Jharkhand, responsible for formulating and implementing policies and programs aimed at the welfare and empowerment of women, children, and marginalized communities. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]} The department operates under the Government of Jharkhand and plays a pivotal role in promoting social justice and inclusive development. ^{[7] [8]}

Ministerial team

The department is headed by the Cabinet Minister of Women, Child Development & Social Security. Civil servants such as the Secretary are appointed to support the minister in managing the department and implementing its functions. Since December 2024, the minister for Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security is Hemant Soren. ^[9]

References

1. "50 lakh women to benefit from women assistance scheme of Jharkhand Govt". The Avenue Mail. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
2. "Maiya Samman Yojana: Rs 2,500 to be credited in only these women's accounts; check date and eligibility". The Economic Times. 7 March 2025. ISSN   0013-0389 . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
3. "Protection & Welfare - Jharkhand". insidejharkhand.org. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
4. "Child marriage rate in Jharkhand registers dip, betters nat'l average: Govt". The Times of India. 5 June 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
5. Bungsut, Chhani (27 January 2025). "How Jharkhand is setting a precedent for universal social security in India: where there's a will…". Development Pathways. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
6. "State-Level conference on a Mission Vatsalya Scheme in Jharkhand held". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
7. "Official website of Women, Child Development and Social Security Department, GoJ". jharkhand.gov.in. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
8. "Smartphones fuel Jharkhand's Anganwadi revolution". The Statesman. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
9. "Who's who - Women, Child Development & Social Security department". www.jharkhand.gov.in. Retrieved 2 October 2025.