Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

National Overseas Scholarship scheme 2023 registration begins

February 19, 2023 3:24 pm

A total of 125 slots are available out of which 115 are reserved for SC candidates. As many as 30 per cent of the annual awards shall be earmarked for women candidates. 

Pre-matric scholarship now limited only to classes 9, 10: Minister

December 16, 2022 9:13 am

This has been done to rationalise the scholarship as per RTE Act, 2009 under which it is obligatory for the government to provide free and compulsory elementary education up to class 8 to each and every child.

EWS quota will not cut into existing quotas, Govt tells Supreme Court

September 28, 2022 8:27 am

The Ministry of Social Justice said this in an affidavit filed before the five-judge Constitution bench, presided by Chief Justice of India U U Lalit, which wrapped up arguments on petitions challenging the Constitution 103rd amendment introducing the 10-per cent EWS quota in jobs and admissions.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: 'Cases of abuse underreported, data unreliable'

June 23, 2021 9:35 am

The United Nations theme for 2021 is 'Access to justice' and, this year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed on June 15.

Govt proposes new fund-sharing pattern for scholarship scheme for SC students

July 07, 2019 5:14 pm

So far, the scheme is being run on the concept of committed liability and due to this maximum part of the financial burden had to be borne by state governments and UT administrations in 2017-18 and 2018-19.

OBC sub-categorisation panel gets 6th extension

May 29, 2019 7:02 am

In its orders issued on May 21, two days before the results of the General Election, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment extended the Commission’s tenure for another two months beyond the current deadline of May 31.

Vocational training gives reformed addicts a fresh start

November 08, 2014 11:06 am

De-addiction programme adds another dimension to post-recovery life , gives avenues to earn livelihood

Rights groups seek passing of disability Bill in Parliament

December 28, 2013 2:15 am

Expressing disappointment over the inordinate delay on part of Parliament in introducing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill,disability rights groups are planning to hold candlelight vigils in various parts of the country and outside the Vice President’s house as a sign of protest.

Soon,facilities for the physically challenged at all police stations

November 16, 2013 1:11 am

Delhi Police is now in the process of making arrangements for the physically challenged at all police stations and unit offices.

National parents’ meet inaugurated at GMCH-32

November 12, 2013 2:59 am