March 23, 2026 4:36 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Ram Manohar Lohia, recalls his legacy of social justice and nation-building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid rich tributes to eminent socialist leader and freedom fighter Ram Manohar Lohia on the occasion of his birth anniversary, remembering his pivotal role in India’s independence movement and his enduring contributions to social and political thought. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said "Tributes to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Ji on his birth anniversary. He was a multifaceted personality who played a pivotal role in mobilising people against colonial rul...

June 24, 2025 12:53 PM

‘Guiding light for social justice’, PM Modi inaugurates centenary celebration of Sree Narayana Guru-Gandhi talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the historic meeting between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi- two iconic leaders who profoundly shaped India’s moral and spiritual consciousness. The original dialogue, held on March 12, 1925, at the Sivagiri Mutt in Kerala, focused on critical issues such as poverty alleviation, social justice, the abolition of untouchability, religious conversions, and non-violence. Addressing the gathering at Vigyan Bh...

February 20, 2025 12:37 PM

World Day of Social Justice – Rs. 13,611 crore allocated to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in Union Budget 2025-26

The World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20 by the United Nations to promote efforts in addressing poverty, exclusion, and unemployment while fostering solidarity and equality of opportunity across societies. This year's theme emphasises the role of governments and global institutions in tackling social injustice and promoting fairness. India’s role in Social Justice initiatives Aligned with the global mission of the World Day of Social Justice, India's Ministry of Social Just...

February 13, 2025 4:43 PM

Ayush Ministry’s tie-up with Indonesia to boost quality of traditional medicines: Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the first-ever Regional Dialogue on Social Justice, which is set to take place on February 24-25 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This event is being organized by the Ministry of Labour & Employment in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Employers' Federation of India (EFI), and marks a significant step in contributing to the Global Coalition for Social Justice, which was launched by the International Labour Organ...