The Women Development Corporation, Bihar came into existence under the Society Registration Act –1860 on November 28, 1991 with the objective of implementing programmes for empowerment of women in the state and to formulate, promote and implement various schemes aimed at the development of women in Bihar. It works under the aegis of Dept. of Social Welfare; Govt. of Bihar. Its vision is to ensure overall survival, development, protection and participation of women and adolescent girls in the state. The WDC, over a period of time has evolved its vision and is currently implementing plans of action, programmes and schemes for advancement of women and adolescent girls with the support of Civil Society Organizations, Community Based Organizations and professional and technical Agencies for achieving its mandate, in addition to the regular support from the State Government.