The objectives of the program as currently delivered are given hereunder :

Improve the nutritional and health status of children below the age of six years and women  in 18-45 years age group.

Lay the foundation for the proper physiological, physical and social development of the child.

Under immunization program ensuring, T.T. shots to pregnant women and D.P.T. & B.C.G. vaccines to 0-6 years children.

Reduce the incidences of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition and school dropouts.

Achieve effective co-ordination of policy and implementation among various departments to promote child development.

Enhance the capability of the mother to look after the normal health and nutritional needs of the child, through proper health and nutrition education.

Ensure the provision of supplementary nutrition to undernourished and severely undernourished women & children.