The functions pf the Department are follows:

(i) Effectively undertake policy implementation and review in order to adhere to guidelines;

(ii) Regularly undertake research in cantonments in order to generate information for decision making;

(iii) Undertake regular formation of strategic and operational plans in order to facilitate implementation of the Ministry’s programs;

(iv) Undertake timely preparation of draft budget plans in order to facilitate resource mobilization;

(v) Undertake regular monitoring and evaluation of research and planning functions in order to facilitate appropriate interventions;

(vi) Undertake timely maintenance of data bank in order to facilitate efficient storage and retieval of information; and 

(vii) Coordinate preparation of Departmental/Unit work plans in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of performance.