Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Ministry targets beggary hotspots for elimination by 2026

The Indian government is addressing this issue through the 'Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprises' (SMILE) sub-scheme under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).

Centre informs Parliament alarming statistics: 35,000+ student suicides registered in 2019-21

NEW DELHI: During the parliamentary session on Tuesday, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment disclosed a sobering statistic, revealing that a staggering 35,950 students tragically committed suicide in the years 2019, 2020, and 2021 across the nation. This alarming figure underscores the critical importance of addressing mental health concerns among students and implementing supportive […]

Government action is needed to save people from cleaning sewers manually

The recent report released by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has revealed a shocking and shameful reality of India. According to the report, over 400 people have died in the last five years while cleaning septic tanks and sewers manually. The report, which was released on a Tuesday, has shown that the practice […]