OBC Certificate
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has outlined the process for issuing OBC certificates to individuals migrating from one State to another. According to the guidelines, a person must present a genuine certificate issued to their father by the authority of their father's origin State. If the
Garima Grehs
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has established 18 Garima Grehs across 15 States/UTs to provide shelter and support for transgender persons. With the approval of 3 new Garima Grehs in the financial year 2025-26, the initiative aims to offer amenities such as food, medical care, and skill
Independence Day
On the eve of India's 79th Independence Day, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment hosted 200 Special Guests, including top-performing students from the SHREYAS and SHRESHTA Schemes and outstanding Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the VISVAS Scheme. The event featured an Interaction Programme where guests shared their
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment on August 15, 2020, aims to combat substance abuse across India. Initially targeting 272 vulnerable districts, it has now expanded nationwide. The initiative provides ₹10 lakh per district for awareness and treatment programs, with significant
PM-DAKSH
The PM-DAKSH Scheme has successfully trained 1,87,305 individuals, with 39% (73,102) securing employment or self-employment. The scheme is monitored by three corporations, ensuring quality training and compliance with guidelines. Training institutes must achieve a 70% employment rate for candidates, or face financial penalties. The initiative also provides
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
On August 8, 2025, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will host a special event at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) in conjunction with Raksha Bandhan. The event will feature sisters from the Brahma Kumaris
PM-DAKSH
The PM-DAKSH Scheme, launched in 2020-21, aims to enhance the employability of marginalized groups such as Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Castes (OBCs), De-notified Tribes (DNTs), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Safai Karamcharis, including Waste Pickers. The scheme provides training to eligible candidates, particularly those with an annual family income
NAMASTE scheme
The NAMASTE scheme, aimed at the welfare of Sewer and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs) and Waste Pickers, has validated 37,980 waste pickers across various Urban Local Bodies in India. A financial allocation of Rs. 2,24,40,000 has been made for the establishment of 34 State Project Management
scholarship
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reported that financial assistance through the Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) and Top-Class Education schemes has significantly improved educational standards for Scheduled Caste (SC) students in India. Over the past five years, more than 2.2 million SC students benefited from these schemes, enabling
Thiru K. Kamaraj
On July 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji on his birth anniversary, highlighting Kamaraj's significant role in India's freedom struggle and his contributions to social justice. Modi emphasized that Kamaraj's ideals continue to inspire the nation. Source:
SMILE Scheme
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organized a National Workshop in Indore focusing on the SMILE Sub-Scheme for the rehabilitation of individuals engaged in begging. Senior officials, NGOs, and stakeholders discussed strategies for effective implementation, shared success stories, and emphasized the government's commitment to a 'Begging-Free
Babu Jagjivan Ram
On July 6, 2025, the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation organized a homage function at Samta Sthal in New Delhi to commemorate the 39th death anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram. Dignitaries including former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and Union Minister B.L. Verma paid tribute to the freedom fighter