1. Welfare state
The supporters of positive liberalism are in favour of assigning the state with numerous welfare functions. They are of the view that every type of social, economic, moral, and cultural work should be done by the state. State is not a necessary evil but it is a mean of social economic transformation.

2. Functions of Welfare state
Protection of life and property
Protection from external invasion
Maintenance of law and order
To maintain diplomatic relations with other countries
Judicial administration
spread of education
Social economic security

3. Eradication of poverty
Improvement of health
Moral and social reforms
To provide recreational facilities
To provide public utility services
Development of agriculture
To make regulations regarding trade and industries
Development of natural resources
To make regulations regarding export and import
To make regulations about labour
Imposition and collection of taxes

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5. By
Dr. AMANDIP KAUR
DEPTT. OF POLITICAL SCIENCE,
PGGCG, SEC. 11, CHANDIGARH