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September 30, 2026 6:41 PM

Delhi govt promoting mechanical sweeping, litter-picking to facilitate sanitation workers: CM

The Delhi government is promoting mechanical sweeping and garbage collection by giving funds to the MCD for procuring 1,000 litter-picking machines, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering of sanitation workers at ‘Safai Mitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir’, the chief minister said after the 1,000 litter-picker machines are suitably deployed, the government will increase their numbers. She further said the government has provided funds to the Municipal Corporatio...

August 25, 2026 12:46 PM

‘The Fifth Space’: Virendra Kumar stresses empathy, digital responsibility in interaction with school students

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar on Monday stressed the need for greater dialogue, empathy and understanding between young people, parents and teachers, saying the rapidly changing digital environment requires institutions to engage with students rather than simply criticise their use of technology. Addressing school students at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC) during the programme “The Fifth Space - Where Education Meets Responsibility”, Kumar said young pe...

March 30, 2026 11:12 AM

Virendra Kumar chairs NCCDR meet, calls for stronger nationwide push against drug abuse and expanded rehabilitation services

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired the fifth meeting of the National Consultative Committee on De-addiction and Rehabilitation (NCCDR) in New Delhi on Sunday, calling for stronger, coordinated action to tackle drug demand and expand rehabilitation services across the country. Held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, the meeting brought together senior officials from the Centre, representatives from States and Union Territories, academics, NGOs and...

February 27, 2026 10:03 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Union Minister Virendra Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm birthday wishes to Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes to Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Ji on his birthday. His extensive work towards furthering societal progress and transforming the lives of people is commendable. May he be blessed with a long life and excellent health.” Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to X to convey his greetings. “Heart...

November 9, 2025 4:59 PM

PM Modi expresses gratitude to Bhutan for grand welcome of sacred Buddha Relics from India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude to people and leadership of Bhutan for giving a grand welcome to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, which reached Thimpu from India. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt appreciation to the people and leadership of Bhutan for the reverent welcome accorded to the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha from India." "These relics symbolise the timeless message of peace, compassion and harmony. The teachings of Lord Buddha are a sacred link bet...

November 9, 2025 2:27 PM

Exposition of sacred Buddha Relics in Thimphu strengthens India-Bhutan cultural and spiritual ties: Virendra Kumar

In a profound gesture of spiritual and cultural solidarity, the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha, enshrined at the National Museum in New Delhi, arrived in Bhutan on Saturday for a public exposition from November 8 to 18. The Indian delegation is led by Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, and includes senior Buddhist monks and officials. Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, the relics were received with reverence by Bhutan’s Home Minister Tshering, Tshoki ...

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...