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MinistriesCentral GovernmentApex: Union Cabinet of India

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE)

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is responsible for welfare, social justice, and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Senior Citizens, and Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan).

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JurisdictionCentral Government
Official Websitesocialjustice.gov.in

Permanent Role & Statutory Function

Apex union authority charged with social welfare legislation, affirmative action, rights of persons with disabilities under the RPwD Act 2016, and eradication of manual scavenging.

Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities

1

Formulation of welfare policies and educational scholarships for Scheduled Castes and OBCs

2

Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and issuance of UDID disability cards

3

Eradication of manual scavenging and rehabilitation of sanitation workers through NAMASTE scheme

4

Senior citizen welfare and operation of the Elderline national helpline (14567)

5

Substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Major Organizations, Subordinate Bodies & Statutory Boards

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)
National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC)
National Institute of Social Defence (NISD)

Citizen Public Services Delivered

Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card Portal (swavlambancard.gov.in)
National Scholarship Portal for SC/OBC
Elderline Senior Citizen National Helpline (14567)
PM-DAKSH Skill Development Portal

Related Identity & Citizen Documents

Caste Certificate (Community Certificate)Essential document for availing constitutional reservations in public employment, legislative representation, educational admissions, fee remissions, and social welfare schemes.
Disability Certificate & UDID Card (Unique Disability ID)Universal single-window document for availing disability welfare benefits: travel concessions in Indian Railways, bus transport subsidies, reservation in education and government jobs, assistive devices, and disability pensions.
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Flagship Schemes & Initiatives

PM-AJAY (PM Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana)
National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP)
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