Develops knowledge of micro and macrofamily resources with emphasis on development of skills for management of ecofriendly household technologies for work simplification; space management, aesthetic enrichment of the house and empowerment with knowledge on family finance , consumer education and practices. It also concentrates on various aspects of management of resources. It aims to give intensive training in the area of housing and interior design, emphasis on development of skills for management of family finance, designing of low-cost furniture for persons with special needs, solar energy technology, ergonomical assessment of household activities and drudgery prone activities, computer-aided interior designing are the major thrust areas of the department.