Widows and Destitute Women Welfare Board

To remove the various problems faced by Widows, Women abandoned by their husband, Marginalized women, Destitute women, Spinsters etc., in Tamil Nadu and to improve their livelihood such as education, health, employment, setting up of special self-help groups, providing vocational training etc., “Widows and Destitute Women Welfare Board” was formed on 02.09.2022 to ensure their safe and dignified life in the society. Tamil Nadu Widows and Destitute Women Welfare Board is functioning with 10 Official and 14 Non-official members under the chairmanship of Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. Tamil Nadu Widows and Destitute Women Welfare Board is registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975.