Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

A significant 3rd meeting of the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) is scheduled to be held today (19 February,2024) at Conference Hall 1, 2nd Floor, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), located at 15, Janpath Road, New…

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, hosted a two-day National Review Conference at Bharat Mandapam, Summit Hall, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on 12th and 13th February 2024. Under the chairmanship of the…

World Leprosy Day, traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday of January globally, holds a special significance in India as it coincides with Mahatma Gandhi’s Punyatithi on January 30 every year. The primary objective of observing World…

Under the dynamic leadership of Secretary, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DPEwD) conducted 5-Day Training of Trainers Program at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from 22nd to 26 January, 2024. The…

The 1st meeting of the Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB) was held on 18th January 2024 at conference hall, Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The Meeting was chaired by the Secretary, Department of Social Justice &…

In a landmark move, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD) and the National Human Resources Development Network (NHRDN) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding on the closing day of the International Purple Fest…

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) joined forces with Enable India to introduce a transformative 70-hour interactive Employability Skills course for Persons with…

Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM- AJAY) is a merged scheme of 03 Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY), Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan ( SCA to SCSP) and Babu…

The International Purple Festival continues to be a beacon of empowerment, dedicating its second day to crucial discussions on Inclusive Education and groundbreaking advancements in Assistive Technology. Speakers from diverse backgrounds…

In a grand ceremony at D.B Ground in Panaji, Goa, the International Purple Festival kicked off on 08 January 2024, heralding six days of celebration and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities. The festival, a collaborative effort between…