Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Archives

Social Justice & Empowerment Minister Inaugurates New Office For Divyangjan

March 29, 2022

Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar inaugurated the new office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) at NISD Bhawan, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi, today. Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Pratima Bhowmik and

Social Justice Ministry Working For Transgender People With SMILE

Tannuka Juneja

February 3, 2022

News·Social Welfare & Development

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a programme, SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise, which includes sub-scheme, Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons. The purpose of this sub-scheme is to provide rehabilitation, medical facilities,

Cabinet Extends Tenure Of The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis

Tannuka Juneja

January 20, 2022

Law, Governance & Policy·News

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) by three years beyond 31 March 2022. The total expenditure for the expansion for three years will be

National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs Launched

TC Web Desk

December 13, 2021

News·Social Welfare & Development

The Government of India has launched a helpline devised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to ensure proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The helpline will be available round the clock

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Reaches over 44 Lakh Youth

Tannuka Juneja

December 8, 2021

News·Social Welfare & Development

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has reached over 44 lakh youth in 272 most vulnerable districts through its Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). The campaign is being run with about 8,000 youth volunteers. The ministry is also maintaining 364 Integrated