Office Address: Zone-6, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi-110023
Website : https://socialjustice.gov.in
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
| Dr. Virendra Kumar | Minister | min-sje@nic.in | +91 11 24105009, 24105011 |
| Shri Jatin Chopra (IRTS: 2011) | Private Secretary | min-sje@nic.in | +91 11 24105009, 24105011 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
| Shri B L Verma | Minister of State | mosoffice-sje@gov.in | +91 11 23072192, 23072193 |
| Shri Sanket Agarwal, IRS | Additional Private Secretary | mosoffice-sje@gov.in | +91 11 23072192, 23072193 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
| Shri Ramdas Athawale | Minister of State | mos3-msje@gov.in | +91 11 23381656, 23381657 |
| – | Private Secretary | mos3-msje@gov.in | +91 11 23381656, 23381657 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT
| Shri Sudhansh Pant (IAS, RJ…1991) | Secretary | secywel@nic.in | +91 11 26115006 |
| Ms. Mona K. Khandar (IAS, GJ, 1996) | Additional Secretary | as2-msje@gov.in | +91 11 24102192 |
| Ms. Debolina Thakur (IA&AS, 1998) | Additional Secretary & FA | jsfa-mosje@gov.in | +91 11 26118541, 26118580 |
| Ms Yogita Swaroop | Sr. Economic Advisor | srea-dosje@gov.in | +91 11 24369835, 24369838 |
| Ms. Monali P. Dhakate (P&TA&FS, 1994) | Joint Secretary | jssrc-msje@gov.in | +91 11 26119226, 26118837 |
| Shri Sanjay Chilwarwar, IRSSE (1997) | Joint Secretary | jssd-msje@nic.in | +91 11 24678440 |
| Shri Shailendra Kumar | Joint Secretary | jsadmin-dosje@gov.in | +91 11 26113540 |
| Shri Parveen Kumar Thind (IAS, 2007) | Joint Secretary | jsbcd-msje@gov.in | +91 11 26113455, 26113428 |
| Shri Sandeep Rewaji Rathod, IAS (TR: 2009) | Joint Secretary | jssd-msje@nic.in | +91 11 24670095 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
5th Floor, Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
| Ms. V. Vidyavathi (IAS, KN..1991) | Secretary | secretaryda-msje@nic.in | +91 11 24369055, 24369067 |
| Ms. Manmeet Kaur Nanda (IAS, WB..2000) | Additional Secretary | manmeet.nanda@ias.nic.in | +91 11 24369056, 24364392 |
| Shri Rajeev Sharma (IFoS, WB..1998) | Joint Secretary | wb113@ifs.nic.in | +91 11 24369069, 24365014 |
| Smt. Sumita Singh | Joint Secretary | js-depwd@gov.in | +91 11 24369046 |
| Shri Vikas Singh (IAS, TR..2010) | Joint Secretary | vikas.singh81@ias.nic.in | +91 11 24365027 |
| Shri Girish Chandrashekhar Hosur, IFoS (HP:1996) | Joint Secretary | – | +91 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for promoting social justice, equality, and the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), senior citizens, persons with disabilities, transgender persons, and other disadvantaged sections of society.
What are the primary functions of the Ministry?
The Ministry is responsible for:
Formulating policies for social justice and empowerment
Implementing welfare schemes for disadvantaged groups
Promoting educational and economic empowerment
Supporting the rights of persons with disabilities
Welfare of senior citizens
Social defense programmes
Drug demand reduction and rehabilitation
Protection of transgender persons’ rights
Which departments function under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?
The Ministry broadly oversees:
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)
What are the major schemes implemented by the Ministry?
Major schemes include:
PM-YASASVI
Scholarships for Scheduled Castes (SCs)
Scholarships for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
Scholarships for Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)
SMILE Scheme
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)
Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) Scheme
National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)
What is PM-YASASVI?
PM-YASASVI (PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) provides scholarships to eligible students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs).
What is the SMILE Scheme?
SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) aims to provide comprehensive rehabilitation, livelihood support, skill development, and welfare measures for transgender persons and individuals engaged in begging.
What is the ADIP Scheme?
The Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) Scheme provides assistive devices, aids, appliances, and rehabilitation support to eligible persons with disabilities.
What is the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)?
RVY provides physical aids and assisted-living devices to eligible senior citizens belonging to economically weaker sections.
Who is eligible for scholarships offered by the Ministry?
Eligibility varies by scheme and may include students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), Denotified Tribes (DNTs), and other eligible categories as specified in the scheme guidelines.
How can students apply for scholarships?
Most scholarships can be applied for online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or other designated government portals, subject to eligibility criteria.
What is the role of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)?
DEPwD formulates policies and implements programmes for the empowerment, rehabilitation, accessibility, education, employment, and social inclusion of persons with disabilities.
What is the Unique Disability ID (UDID) Project?
The UDID Project provides a unique identification card and centralized database for persons with disabilities to simplify access to government benefits and services.
What services are available for senior citizens?
The Ministry implements programmes related to:
Assisted living devices
Welfare schemes
Helplines
Integrated care services
Financial assistance through notified schemes
Awareness and protection initiatives
What initiatives are available for transgender persons?
The Ministry implements welfare measures including:
SMILE Scheme
Skill development programmes
Healthcare support
Livelihood assistance
Shelter homes
Educational support
Social inclusion initiatives
What is the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC)?
NBCFDC is a Government of India undertaking that provides concessional financial assistance and skill development support to eligible beneficiaries belonging to backward classes.
What is the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)?
NSKFDC provides financial assistance, entrepreneurship support, skill development, and rehabilitation programmes for Safai Karamcharis and their dependents.
What is the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)?
NSFDC provides concessional loans, entrepreneurship development, and skill training to eligible Scheduled Caste beneficiaries for income-generating activities.
How can I contact the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?
Citizens can contact the Ministry through its official website, departmental portals, State Social Welfare Departments, and public grievance mechanisms.
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