New Delhi, April 5 The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has recorded its highest-ever expenditure of ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26, which is nearly 14 per cent higher than the previous financial year.According to an official statement released on Saturday, the expenditure was incurred...
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New Delhi, April 4 The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on Saturday that it had recorded its highest-ever expenditure of ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26, nearly 14 per cent higher than the ₹10,409 crore spent in the previous financial year.According to an official statement...
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Law enforcement agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have seized a massive 68,062 kilograms of narcotics over the past five years, reflecting both the scale of drug trafficking networks and sustained enforcement action in the Union Territory.These figures were revealed by the Ministry of Social...
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New Delhi, March 29 Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar called on Sunday for intensified preventive efforts, increased de-addiction services, and expanded implementation of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, according to a statement.Kumar chaired the fifth meeting of...
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New Delhi, March 27 Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has taken over as the chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), while Kiran Umesh Mahalle has also joined the commission as a member, according to an official statement released on Friday.Jyoti assumed office on March 18...
Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be exclusively open for senior citizens today. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with the States and UTs, the Senior Citizen cell of the Delhi Police, the National Institute for Social Defence, the Anugraha-Regional Resource...
Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be exclusively open for senior citizens tomorrow, allowing them to visit the garden. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with States and Union Territories, the Senior Citizen cell of the Delhi Police, the National Institute for...
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New Delhi, February 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his birthday greetings to Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, on Friday.PM Modi wrote on X: “Best wishes to Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar on his birthday. His extensive work towards furthering...
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The government has reported over 32,500 cases of drug abuse registered across Jammu and Kashmir since 2022, with the highest numbers recorded in the Srinagar and Jammu districts.According to official figures shared by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, 16,759 cases were reported...
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Today marks the observance of World Social Justice Day. This day is dedicated to addressing critical global issues such as poverty, discrimination, gender inequality, and unemployment. The United Nations designated this day in 2007 to promote the values of fairness, human rights, and social...
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New Delhi, February 19 The NHRC said on Thursday that it has taken cognizance of "misuse of its name and logo" by some NGOs registered under nomenclatures which are "deceptively similar" to it, and has issued notices to authorities in all states and UTs to take action within two weeks.The...
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Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, inaugurated a new souvenir shop at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The shop has been established to showcase and sell selected souvenirs, books, handmade products, and other items inspired by the life and...
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