The creation of State Social Welfare Advisory Boards marked an important phase in strengthening social welfare services across India.
These boards were established to oversee and implement various social welfare schemes and programs at the regional level. Their formation followed the establishment of the Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB), which was set up in August 1953.
The specific period during which these State Social Welfare Advisory Boards were set up in different states was primarily between April 1954 and August 1954. This concentrated timeframe allowed for the systematic establishment and operationalization of these important bodies across the country, facilitating localized efforts in social upliftment and support.
Understanding this timeline is key to grasping the development of India's social welfare infrastructure.
Match the following different level of the organization (List-l) with its functions of administration (List-II).
| List-1 Level of the organisation | List - II Functions of Administration |
| (a) Institutional level | (i) Performance of the technical activities- counselling clients, referral, teaching or provision of material resources |
| (b) Managerial level | (ii) Includes tasks directed towards procurement and allocation of resources, structural design, co-ordination and direction |
| (c) Technical level | (iii) Personify organizational goals, to give leadership to boards, staff and clients |
| List - 1 (Terms of Welfare Organisations) | List - II (Functions) |
| (a) Voluntary Organisation (VOS) | (i) Creations of government and serve as instruments of government policy |
| (b) Public Service Contracters (PSCs) | (ii) Represent their member, interests, have member accountable leadership, and are substantially self-reliant |
| (c) Peoples Organizations (POS) | (iii) Function as market oriented non profit business serving public purposes |
| (d) Non Governmental Organisations (NGO) | (iv) Pursue a social mission driven by a commitment to shared values |