Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Persons with disabilities showcase their products at Divya Kala Mela organised by Government

The mela is being organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and is scheduled to run till December 7

Dec 02, 2022, 20:31 PM IST

Government to launch national helpline against atrocities on SCs, STs today

The helpline will ensure proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) {PoA} Act, 1989, said the release.  

Dec 13, 2021, 06:56 AM IST

Jobs for senior citizens: Centre’s SACRED employment exchange portal opens today, check details

Senior citizens seeking work opportunities can now get a job from the SACRED employment exchange portal.  

Oct 01, 2021, 10:35 AM IST

Lok Sabha: Constitution amendment bill introduced to restore states' rights on OBC list

 Kumar told the Rajya Sabha last month that the government is in consultation with legal experts and the Ministry of Law and examining ways to protect the power of the states in determining the state lists of OBCs.

Aug 09, 2021, 16:02 PM IST

No comprehensive scheme for rehabilitation of beggars, government informs Rajya Sabha

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment gave the information in a written reply to the question put forth by Biju Janta Dal (BJP) Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Prasanna Acharaya.

Mar 11, 2021, 12:17 PM IST

PMO seeks assessment of policy for elderly by external agency

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has asked the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to assess the implementation and outcome of the existing national policy for senior citizens by some external agency before giving its nod to the new proposed policy.

Jan 15, 2017, 14:19 PM IST

Tribute to Ambedkar: Centre proposes amendment in SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to ensure speedy justice for Dalits

In a major boost for the Dalit community, which will ensure speedy justice to them, the Centre on Saturday made it mandatory for police to file chargesheet within 60 days after a complaint is lodged.

Apr 23, 2016, 18:15 PM IST

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be built soon, says Thawar Chand Gehlot

Thawar Chand Gehlot, who serves as a Cabinet minister in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said that Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be built soon.

Nov 23, 2015, 20:59 PM IST