 | To protect, promote and enhance Social Welfare and National Solidarity. To pay Non-Contributory basic pensions. To provide Social Aid and assistance. To provide an Income Support Scheme for rice and flour. To enhance the welfare of the vulnerable groups. To advise the government on issues pertinent to the disability, the elderly and vulnerable groups. To provide financial assistance for medical treatment locally and overseas. To provide financial assistance to victims of the floods and cyclones. To provide financial assistance to NGOs. To manage the NPF (contributory pension scheme) and the National Savings Fund |