Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

September 14, 2026 9:50 PM

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Reaches 34.54 Crore Citizens Across India

The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has reached more than 34.54 crore citizens across the country, including over 13.70 crore youth and 10.64 crore women, as the Centre steps up efforts to combat substance abuse through awareness, community participation and expanded treatment facilities. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said more than 31.40 lakh awareness and outreach activities have been conducted nationwide under the campaign, while over 1.67 lakh Nasha Mukti Mitras have join...

June 26, 2026 5:10 PM

Over 1.31 crore citizens join ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah’ 2026; Centre strengthens anti-drug campaign through community partnerships

More than 1.31 crore citizens participated in the nationwide 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah' 2026, as the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment intensified its campaign against substance abuse through awareness drives, community engagement and strategic partnerships. The week-long campaign, observed from June 17 to June 26 to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, concluded with a National Awareness Programme at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV) in Harid...

December 10, 2025 9:58 AM

Centre details DBT-based post-matric scholarship disbursement for SC students

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has outlined the implementation status of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students. The details were shared by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme is implemented through State Governments and Union Territory administrations. Scholarships are transferred directly in...

September 2, 2025 4:56 PM

Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards 2025 felicitate meritorious students

Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, on Tuesday organized the Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards Ceremony 2025 in New Delhi to honour meritorious Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students who excelled in their Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. Students from 29 State and Central Boards were felicitated for their outstanding academic performance across the two sessions of 2021-22 and 2022-23. A total of 367 students...

May 19, 2025 2:54 PM

Om Birla inaugurates Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Kota, distributes assistive devices to differently abled

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) in Kota, Rajasthan, and distributed assistive devices to differently abled beneficiaries, bringing smiles and a renewed sense of hope to many. Addressing the gathering, Birla said, "The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Kota will significantly benefit persons with disabilities. These assistive devices will not only enhance their mobility but also help them lead more self-reliant lives. They ...