🏛️ Description
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) is a vital arm of the Government of India responsible for promoting social inclusion, equality, and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized groups. Its mission is to create an equitable society by protecting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), senior citizens, victims of substance abuse, and other vulnerable communities.
The Ministry formulates policies, implements welfare schemes, and supports educational, economic, and social initiatives to ensure equal opportunities, accessibility, and participation of all citizens in nation-building.
🎯 Mandate
- Formulate and implement policies for social justice, inclusion, and empowerment.
- Promote educational and economic advancement of Scheduled Castes, OBCs, and economically weaker sections.
- Protect the rights and enhance opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
- Welfare and rehabilitation of senior citizens and victims of substance abuse.
- Eliminate untouchability and promote equality through awareness and enforcement of constitutional rights.
- Implement acts such as the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.
- Strengthen social defence institutions and NGOs engaged in community welfare.
🌐 Official Website
🔗 https://socialjustice.gov.in
🏢 Offices & Contacts
Headquarters:
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road,
New Delhi – 110001, India
Telephone: +91-11-23385829 / 23384023
Email: secy-sje@nic.in
Website: https://socialjustice.gov.in
🏗️ Departments & Key Organisations
- Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE): Focuses on SC, OBC, senior citizens, and substance abuse rehabilitation — socialjustice.gov.in
- Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD): Promotes inclusion and accessibility for PwDs — disabilityaffairs.gov.in
- National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC): Economic empowerment through credit and entrepreneurship support — nsfdc.nic.in
- National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC): Skill development and financial inclusion for OBCs — nbcfdc.gov.in
- National Institute of Social Defence (NISD): Training, research, and awareness in social defence — nisd.gov.in
- Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI): Standardization of rehabilitation education and professionals — rehabcouncil.nic.in
- National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities: Legal and social support — thenationaltrust.gov.in
🤝 Flagship Schemes & Initiatives
- PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana): Skill training for marginalized groups — pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in
- National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR): Prevention and rehabilitation for substance abuse victims.
- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY): Assisted-living devices for senior citizens — socialjustice.gov.in
- Scheme for Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (SIPDA): Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan).
- Dr. Ambedkar Foundation: Scholarship and memorial initiatives — ambedkarfoundation.nic.in
- Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana: Hostels for SC boys and girls to promote education.
- National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of SC Students: Financial aid for higher studies.
- Senior Citizens Welfare Fund: Support and social security for the elderly.