Explanation:

Punjab State Social Welfare Board (PSSWB), Chandigarh was set up in October 1954 by Punjab Govt. in consultation with Central Social Welfare Board, New Delhi with an objective to implement welfare Programmes for the women and children through the network of voluntary organizations working in the state of Punjab. The Board provides financial assistance to the voluntary organizations in order to facilitate and strengthen their role in empowering women through education and training, through collective mobilization and awareness creation. The PSSWB with its scheme of Family Counselling Centres (FCCs) along with 05 bordering districts situated Anganwadi Centres, is benefiting women and children in the State through voluntary organizations.