The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organising a two-day national review conference — Chintan Shivir 2025 — on April 7-8 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand as stated by the Ministry on Sunday. The key focus of the event will be on effective convergence, enhanced Centre-State coordination, and inclusive delivery of government services at the grassroots level.
The conference will be chaired by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar, with Ministers of State Ramdas Athawale and B.L. Verma also in attendance. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will grace the event, alongside 21 Ministers from various States and Union Territories. Senior officials from the Ministry, State Social Welfare Departments, and heads of Development and Finance Corporations will also participate.
The Chintan Shivir will serve as a platform for comprehensive assessment of key social justice and welfare initiatives. Discussions will revolve around strategies to improve access to quality education, promote skill development, and generate sustainable livelihoods for marginalised communities.
The event will also focus on ensuring dignity, rehabilitation, and inclusion for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, transgender persons, sanitation workers, and individuals experiencing homelessness or begging.
The deliberations will align with the Ministry’s broader vision of fostering a just and inclusive society based on human dignity, rights-based support, and equal opportunity. State-level innovations, successful community-based models, and Centre-State collaborative frameworks will be explored to strengthen policy implementation.
Presentations by Development and Finance Corporations will highlight efforts towards financial inclusion and entrepreneurship among disadvantaged groups. The conference will also address the need for transparency, accountability, and citizen participation through mechanisms such as social audits and digital systems.
