New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G. Ramachandran on his birth anniversary, remembering the legendary leader’s enduring contribution to Tamil Nadu and Indian public life. Marking the Jayanti of Dr. M.G. Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, the Prime Minister recalled his…
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NHRC Steps In: Child Freed from Bonded Labour
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a distressing case involving a 15-year-old boy from Kishanganj district, Bihar, who endured months of bonded labour in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, after being separated from his father at Bahadurgarh Railway Station, Haryana. Tragic Ordeal and…
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Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2026: Marathi Speech Ideas
Savitribai Phule Jayanti is observed every year on January 3 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, India’s first woman teacher and one of the most influential social reformers in Indian history. In 2026, educational institutions across Maharashtra and the country are once again preparing to honour her…
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Year-End Review 2025: Social Justice Schemes Empower Millions
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…