The Division is one of the branches of the SPHCDB, with the responsibility to reduce Under-5 mortality and reduce malnutrition in the State:

• Manage Severe and Acute Malnutrition
• Micronutrient Deficiency Control (monitoring of iodized salt, food fortification and dietary diversification) 
• Promote appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding
• Promote appropriate Adolescent and Maternal Nutrition
• Coordinate the bi-annual Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW)
• Technically support School Feeding Programme, State Committee on Food and Nutrition and similar committee with nutrition component
• Coordinate Inter-sectoral collaborations for Nutrition