The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment concluded 2025 with significant strides toward inclusive growth, touching the lives of millions across India. Through targeted interventions in education, skill development, livelihood creation, rehabilitation and social security, the Department reinforced its commitment to dignity, opportunity and empowerment for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other…
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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Strengthened with New MoUs in Delhi
New Delhi, December 24: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and the University of Patanjali under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). The agreements were formalized at Samrasta Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, in the…
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Intergenerational Bonds Celebrated in Madhya Pradesh
Biaora, Rajgarh (Madhya Pradesh): The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, hosted the programme “Celebration of Intergenerational Bonds” on 20 December 2025 at Progressive Heights School, Biaora. The initiative aimed to strengthen emotional, social, and cultural ties between generations while promoting active and dignified ageing. The event…
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Divya Kala Mela 2025 Concludes with Message of Inclusion
Reinforcing the belief that persons with disabilities seek opportunity rather than sympathy, the nine-day Divya Kala Mela 2025 concluded successfully at Kartavya Path, near India Gate, on Sunday. Organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the event emerged…
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Visakhapatnam Hosts PESA Mahotsav Celebrations on 23–24 Dec
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh is set to host the grand PESA Mahotsav on 23rd and 24th December 2025, commemorating the enactment of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA). The event, themed “Utsav Lok Sanskriti Ka”, will witness the participation of nearly 2,000 delegates from all ten PESA States,…
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Jual Oram Leads Tribal MPs for Rapid Development
In a strong display of unity and shared commitment, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram on Thursday led a high-level interaction with Tribal Members of Parliament and Ministers, reaffirming the collective resolve to accelerate the holistic development of India’s tribal communities. The interaction underscored the government’s focus on…
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SEED Scheme Empowers Denotified Tribes with ₹39 Cr Support
The Union Government has intensified its focus on the long-marginalised Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) by strengthening the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED). With a budgetary allocation of ₹39.40 crore for the financial year 2025–26, the scheme aims to address historical exclusion by providing targeted support in…
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NAMASTE Scheme: Mechanised Sanitation Safety Across India
In a major initiative to safeguard sanitation workers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented the NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme across over 4,800 Urban Local Bodies. The scheme focuses on mechanised cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, aiming for zero fatalities and improved…
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Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre Over MGNREGA Replacement Bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new framework, accusing the government of centralising power and weakening rural employment rights. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, she described the move as part of…
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PM Pays Tribute to Dr Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on the solemn occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas, recalling the visionary leader’s enduring legacy and his pivotal role in shaping modern India. Speaking through official statements and posts on X, the Prime Minister reiterated that Dr. Ambedkar’s principles of justice,…