Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

In a momentous occasion highlighting a significant leap towards inclusivity and empowerment, the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar today presented the one…

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) organizes a unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country, ‘Divya Kala Mela’from 8-17th December, 2023. …

Substance use disorder is an issue, which has the potential to adversely affect the social fabric of the country. Dependence to any substance not only affects the individual’s health, but also disrupts their families and the whole society.…

The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) is organizing 18th National Review Meeting of Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities of States/UTs on Status of implementation of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,…

A two day international event ‘Sambhav- 2023’ byDivyang (Physically and Mentally Challenged) Artistshas been organised by A.L.P.A.N.A. (Association for Learning Performing Arts & Normative Action Society)on 18th and 19th November…

The scheme Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme- SHREYAS, has been proposed to implement during the 2021-22 to 2025-26 by placing two ongoing Central Sector schemes for OBC and others namely – (i) National Fellowship…

Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India today unveiled a ground breaking initiative to support divyang borrowers. In a…

A Special Campaign 3.0 was organised by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment as per the instructions received from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances…

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Niti Aayog jointly organized a landmark conclave on "Augmenting Indian Insurance Sector for Greater Coverage and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities" on November 3, 2023.…

National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated in India every year on October 31,to commemorate SardarVallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. On this day, 'Run for Unity' is held across the country. People from all walks of life…