Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

• Two Departments : "Department of Social Justice and Empowerment" and "Department of Disability Affairs" created under the Ministry with effect from May 14^th, 2012 (New)
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme for Students with Disabilities , Designated Bank Branches and List of selected candidates (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• Restrictions on Interactions with Representatives of NGOs. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• Regarding Appointment to the Post of Chairman, Rehabilitation Council of India. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• Notification dated 26.11.2013 - Appointment of Shri D. N. Sreenivasappa, DS(DDA). (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• Tender for Data Entry Operators. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• Advertisement for Inviting Applications under the Scheme of National Overseas Scholarship for SC etc. candidates for the Selection Year 2013-14. and Download Application Form (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• Grant in aid to SC, ST Welfare & Development Society, Rajnagar, Palam Colony, New Delhi under the Scheme of Grant in Aid to Voluntary Organisations working for SCs for running a project of Library. (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. , Hindi (PDF file that opens in a new window) and "Last date for inviting applications extended upto 30^th April 2014" (PDF file that opens in a new window) , Hindi (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• Notice : De-blacklisting of Apang Mahila Mandal. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• Invitation of SAMARTH 2014, A National Dance & Music Competition for Specially Talented Artists with Disabilities (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Rules, 2013. (PDF file that opens in a new window) (New)
• Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers , (Hindi Version for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers) and Circular for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (New)
• 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 31^st 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. , Hindi (PDF file that opens in a new window) and "Last date for inviting applications extended upto 30^th April 2014" (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 20^th 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 30^th 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)

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