- Two Departments : "Department of Social Justice and Empowerment" and "Department of Disability Affairs" created under the Ministry with effect from May 14th, 2012 (New)
- Self Employment Revised Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers(New) (Hindi Version for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers
) (English Version for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers ) (Circular for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers ) - Regulations governing the Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas Scholarship for SC etc. candidates for XII Plan period (2012-13-2016-17) (New) (Circular )
- Invitation of Applications for the National Awards for outstanding services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse, 2014. (PDF file that opens in a new window) "Last date for inviting applications extended upto 31st January 2014" (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Advertisement for the Post of Director, National Institute of Social Defence. and Hindi (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Nomination of non-official members of National Council for Senior Citizens. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Scheme for internship for PG/Research Students (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- List of Awardees of National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disability, 2013. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Invitation of Application for the National Award 2014 - "Vayoshreshtha Sammans" to eminent senior citizens and institutions involved in rendering distinguished services for the cause of elderly persons, especially indigent senior citizens. and Hindi (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Advertisement of Admission Notice for "Six Month Certificate Course in Geriatric Care - 2013-14". (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Agenda (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Ann 1 (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Ann 2 (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Ann 3 (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Ann 4 (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Ann 5 (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Ann 6 (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Ann 7-8-9 (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Ann 10 (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Letter To States (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Letter To NGO (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- "Draft Rules under the "Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013". Invitation for comments/suggestions. (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Draft Rules (PDF file that opens in a new window) and MS Act 2013 (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Constitution of an Expert Committee on the issues relating to 'Transgender'. (PDF file that opens in a new window) and Notice Inviting Comments/Suggestions (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Result Framework Document, 2013-14 - Department of Disability Affairs. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Appointment of Chairperson, National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities. (PDF file that opens in a new window) The Last date for receipt of applications is 20th October, 2013. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Notification for Enforcement of the Act - The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Streamlining the procedure for grant-in-aid to NGOs under various schemes/ programmes (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Review meeting on DDRS with State/UTs & NGOs. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Invitation of Applications for the National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2013. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Scheme of National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2013. Last date for receipt of applications for the year 2013 is 30th September, 2013. (PDF file that opens in a new window) Hindi (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Review meeting with States Social Welfare Deptt. to streamline early and full utilisation of grants under different schemes of the Department of Disability Affairs. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Speech by the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the presentation of National Awards for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance(Drug) Abuse (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- The Scheduled Castes Sub Plan Bill, 2013. (PDF file that opens in a new window) and Inviting Comments/Suggestions (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Admission Form - One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Integrated Geriatric Care. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Draft National Drug Demand Reduction Policy - Consultation with Stakeholders and inviting comments and suggestions. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- National Drug Demand Reduction Policy - March 2013. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Schemes Proforma.(New)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
On the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Hon'ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, delivering his speech. Sitting on the dais (left to right) Shri Sudir Bhargava, Secretary, SJE, Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Kumari Selja, Shri Manikrao Gavit, Hon'ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Additional Secretary, SJE, on 26th June, 2013 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
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