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The Directorate of Family Welfare was bifurcated as an independent Department from the Directorate of Health Services vide Government Order No. MDEV-321/12 dated Itanagar, 20th October 2014.
The Directorate deals with matters related to all Family Welfare Programmes, coordination with NRHM/NHM, implementation of the Expanded Programme of Immunization (EPI), Reproductive & Child Health (RCH), Maternal & Child Health (MCH) programmes and other National Programmes implemented by the Family Welfare Division, Government of India.
Implementation of all schemes and programmes related to Family Welfare in the State.
Coordination with NRHM/NHM activities at both State and Central Government levels.
Implementation of Expanded Programme of Immunization (EPI) and vaccination activities.
Strengthening Maternal and Child Health programmes across the State.
Implementation and monitoring of Reproductive & Child Health programmes.
Coordination with DHS and DME(T&R) for implementation of important Central Health Schemes.
Formulation of Cadre Rules, Recruitment Rules (RR), and departmental regulations.
Appointment and management of staff required for the Department of Family Welfare.
Carrying out additional activities and responsibilities assigned by the Government from time to time.