Get information about various concessions and facilities for senior citizens by different Ministries and Departments of the Government. Information on schemes for senior citizens such as income tax rebate, reservation of seats in buses of State Road Transport Undertakings, separate queues for them in hospitals, etc. are available. List of Ministries and Departments which provides various schemes are also given. Users can get details about concession schemes by Indian Railway and Indian Airlines too.
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Proforma for Acceptance of Terms and Condition by Organization working for disabled persons (Annexure VI (B))
Access to proforma for acceptance of terms and condition by organization working for disabled persons (Annexure VI (B)) by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is given. This form is meant for voluntary organisations working for persons with disabilities. Users can download the form and use it further.
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Application Cum Monitoring Form for Grant in Aid to Voluntary Organisation working in the Field of Integrated Programme for Older Persons Part B
Access to application cum monitoring form for grant in aid to voluntary organisation working in the field of integrated programme for older persons (Part –B) by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is given. You can give details of beneficiaries in this form. Users can download the form and use it further.
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Centrally sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes Students
Centrally sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes Students was launched by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The Scheme is dedicated to support parents of Scheduled Castes (SC) children for education of their wards studying in classes IX and X and to improve participation of SC children in classes IX and X of the pre-matric stage. The Scheme is funded by the Central government. This scheme is applicable for...
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Welfare of Backward Classes Division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The Backward Classes Division of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment looks after the welfare of Other Backward Classes in the country. Information on welfare schemes, programmes, organisations and policies is provided. Users can download forms to apply for various schemes and programmes. Contact details of officials are also provided.
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Website of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
The Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities takes steps to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities. Users can find acts, guidelines, publications, success stories, etc. related to differently abled persons. Employment notifications are also available. Detailed information on how to file a complaint with the Commissioner is also provided.
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Scheduled Caste Welfare Division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Get information about the Scheduled Caste Welfare Division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Details of schemes and programmes for the welfare Scheduled Castes are given. Users can also find information related to policies, Acts, Rules, Codes and Circulars etc. Downloadable forms are available. States wise lists of scheduled castes are provided. Contact details of officials are given.
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Website of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Detailed information about the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and its various social welfare activities is given. Users can find information pertaining to schemes for schedule castes, scheduled tribes, persons with disabilities, senior citizens and victim of substance abuse etc. Details of Constitutional provisions and Acts, Rules etc. are also given. Information about grant-in-aid to NGOs and partnership system with various NGOs...
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Information on Cochlear Implant Scheme
The cochlear implant is a prosthetic device, a part of which is surgically implanted inside the cochlea. Cochlear implants have been found to be beneficial for children and adults with severe to profound hearing loss and steeply sloping hearing loss who do not benefit adequately with hearing aids but have an intact auditory nerve.
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Alcohol and Drug Demand Reduction and Preventive Policies
Get information on Alcohol and Drug Demand Reduction and Preventive Policies by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can get details related to natural vulnerability to drug abuse, need for state intervention, reported trend in drug addiction, constitutional and legal framework, demand reduction strategy, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, awareness and preventive education, training and manpower development, etc.
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Website of National Helpdesk for Prevention of Atrocities
A National Toll-free IN no. "18002021989" and shortcode "14566" allotted where citizens can make a call from any landline or mobile number to get their grievances registered, get information about the Acts and status of the complaints. Helpdesk operators will reply to the call in the local language/Hindi /English as per the need. Citizens can also visit the web portal for registration of complaints, knowing status, Statistics of atrocities,...
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Information on policies and acts for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Get information about various policies, acts, rules, regulations, codes, circulars, notifications and guidelines for empowerment of persons with disabilities implemented by Disability Division of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Users can get details related to acts such as Rehabilitation Council of India Act, Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act and National Trust for...
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Website of Disability Education & Engagement Portal for Access to Knowledge (DEEPAK)
Disability Knowledge Portal offers a special vertical for all information and resources regarding disabilities in India and across the world.
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Senior Citizens Welfare Portal
A society in which Senior Citizens live a healthy, happy, empowered, dignified and self-reliant life along with strong social and inter-generational bonding.
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Information on National Policy for Persons with Disabilities by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Get information about National Policy for Persons with Disabilities by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can access details related to policy and its objectives. Information on prevention of disabilities, rehabilitation measures, education for persons with disability, women with disabilities, children with disabilities, barrier free environment, issue of disability certificates, etc. is also available.
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Citizen's charter of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
You can find the Citizen's charter of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.