The Department of Tribal Welfare performs the statutory and administrative functions relating to protection and empowerment of scheduled tribes in the state. It is also responsible for preparing the Tribal Sub Plan and monitoring of implementation. Implementation and monitoring of Welfare schemes is carried upon by the department which is framed by Government of Goa.

Also responsible for protecting the interests of Tribal's in matters pertaining to employment in government service. It establishes and monitors the functions of statutory bodies pertaining to growth and protection of Tribals. The census and survey of Scheduled Tribes community is carried out for facilitation preparation of database on key social and economic indicators.