Social Justice Ministry records highest-ever spending of Rs 11,810.82 crore in FY 2025-26: Virendra Kumar

April 5, 2026 11:17 AM

Social Justice Ministry records highest-ever spending of Rs 11,810.82 crore in FY 2025-26: Virendra Kumar

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has recorded its highest-ever expenditure in a financial year, spending ₹11,810.82 crore in FY 2025–26, Union Minister Virendra Kumar said on Saturday. The expenditure marks an increase of nearly 14 per cent compared to ₹10,409 crore spent in FY 2024-25, reflecting the government’s emphasis on timely utilisation of funds for welfare programmes. According to the ministry, the financial year also witnessed the highest-ever spending on scheme...

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

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...

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Union Minister Virendra Kumar

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards 2025 felicitate meritorious students

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...