Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

November 3, 2026 7:22 PM

Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan to promote intergenerational bonding, mobilise youth for senior citizens’ welfare

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar will launch the ‘Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan’ – National Intergenerational Bonding Campaign in the national capital on Wednesday under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), with an initiative to mobilise citizens aged 18 years and above as volunteers for the welfare, care and social inclusion of senior citizens. The campaign aims to strengthen intergenerational solidarity by promoting meaningful and sustained engagemen...

October 29, 2026 1:04 AM

Centre Releases ₹77.98 Crore for 755 Senior Citizen Welfare Projects Under AVYAY for Quarter Ending 30 Sept 2026

The Central Government has released ₹77.98 crore in Grant-in-Aid to 755 projects under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), for the quarter ending 30 September 2026 in the financial year 2026–27. The release reflects the Government’s continued commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, according to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. AVYAY is one of the Ministry’s flagship schemes and embodies the pri...

October 16, 2026 11:19 PM

18,093 Villages Declared Adarsh Grams, ₹1,730 Crore Released Under PM-AJAY Grants-in-Aid

The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has seen 18,093 villages declared Adarsh Grams as of September 8, 2026, reflecting efforts to improve infrastructure, basic services and quality of life in Scheduled Caste-majority villages. Under the Adarsh Gram component of PM-AJAY, more than 47,200 villages have been covered, benefiting over 47.79 lakh citizens across the country. A total of 46,944 development works ha...

September 28, 2026 3:37 PM

PM-AJAY Builds New Pathways to Livelihoods and Education for SC Communities

Scheduled Castes (SCs), who constitute 16.6 per cent of India's population, have historically faced barriers to socio-economic advancement and inclusion. Addressing these disparities is important for ensuring social justice, equal opportunity and broader participation in India's development journey. Recognising these development gaps, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) to promote the overall socio-economic and educational development of ...

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...