Overview

The Social Welfare Department, AJK operates within a rich historical context of societal duty towards the deprived and destitute. Post-independence, it has evolved significantly to address the challenges of economic backwardness and social inequality. The department established on constitutional principles, is dedicated to serving the development and rehabilitative needs of marginalized groups including Women, Children,  Persons with Disabilities both in rural and urban areas of AJK. Its vision is to create an equitable social protection system anchored in empowerment and inclusion particularly for the most vulnerable. Through coordination, partnerships and organizational capacity building, the department aims to deliver responsive social protection services to communities with a focus on the poor and disadvantaged. This reflects a commitment to upholding humanitarian values and promoting the well-being of the deprived segments of the province.