Government of India
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The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE) is mandated to ensure the empowerment and welfare of India’s most vulnerable groups, including Scheduled Castes, OBCs, Senior Citizens, Transgender Persons, and victims of substance abuse. We implement various targeted schemes for their social, educational, and economic development, ensuring their inclusion despite challenges like the lack of updated demographic data.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment works to uplift India’s most vulnerable communities through targeted initiatives, inclusive growth, and compassionate governance.
Dr. Virendra Kumar
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
Shri Ramdas Athawale
Minister of State of Social Justice and Empowerment
Shri B. L. Verma
Minister of State of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Ageing With Dignity Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ageing With Dignity Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ageing With Dignity Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ageing With Dignity Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ageing With Dignity Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment works through key organisations that drive social inclusion, economic empowerment, and equal opportunity across India.
- Promotes equality and social participation for all communities.
- Builds skills and education pathways for self-reliance.
- Enables financial inclusion and livelihood opportunities.
- Provides rehabilitation and welfare support for vulnerable groups.
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Minutes of the Meeting of Directors/Deputy Director/In-Charge of the State Offices of the NCSC
Minutes of the Meeting held on 22nd December,2011 with Representatives, Members of Service Associations, NGOs & Persons of Eminence from Civil Society at Constitution Club, New Delhi.
Minutes of the Review Meeting held on 24.9.2013 in the Commission regarding monitoring and implementation of reservation policy for SCs in CPWD
Minutes of the Review Meeting under taken by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes on 16.12.2014 to assess and monitor of implementation of reservation policy for SC in Punjab & Sind Bank, New Delhi
DOPT OMs & Order(English)
20 Apr 2026Reservation for candidates from Other Backward Classes – Revision of Income Criteria and determining equivalence of posts in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Public Sector Banks, Public Financial Institutions, etc. with Posts in Government for establishing Creamy Layer criteria
20 Apr 2026National Council of Transgender Persons re-constitution notification dated 16.11.2023
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