Optional functions of a public welfare state: 

Optional functions are those which are performed by the state for the welfare of its people 

The four optional functions of a public welfare state are as follows: 

1. Optional functions of a public welfare state: 

It is the responsibility of a public welfare state that is should provide education to its citizens. For this, it should arrange for primary education, and women and adult education. State should also arrange for libraries and reading rooms. 

2. Social reforms: 

A public welfare state should try to eliminate social evils such as consumption of alcohol, child marriage, untouchability, caste system etc. 

3. Regulation of labour: 

A public welfare state is also involved in improving the condition of the labour class and helping them by arrangement of proper wages, pension, healthcare, insurance and education, help in times of distress, etc. 

4. Work related to family planning: 

A welfare state should try to control population, so that the standard of life of the present population can be improved. It order to widen the scope of family planning programme, the state should ensure its reach to common people.