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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Information on Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY)
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM AJAY) has been created after merger of three schemes with a target of comprehensive development of 3500 SC majority villages in 2021-22 to benefit 6 lakh beneficiaries with a holistic approach and varied interventions.
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Download forms related to welfare of Other Backward Classes
Download forms for the schemes of assistance for the welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Application cum monitoring forms for grants in aid to voluntary organisations working for the OBCs are given. Proforma for inspection of voluntary organisations receiving grants in aid for the welfare of the OBCs is also provided. List of beneficiaries, details of office-bearers/managing...
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Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) in Business Activity Loan
Objective of the Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) is to rehabilitate the manual scavengers and their dependents in alternative occupations.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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Information on associated organisations of Scheduled Caste Welfare Division
Get information about associated organisations, functioning under Scheduled Caste Welfare division of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can access details related to Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, National Commission for Safai Karamcharis, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) and National Scheduled Caste Finance...
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Information on the Persons with Disabilities Act by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Get information about the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995 by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The act aims to give effect to the proclamation on the full participation and equality of the people with disabilities in the Asian and Pacific Region. Users can get details about the act, its objects, Central Coordination Committee, State Co-ordination Committee, their...
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National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNSNT)
Users can find information on National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNSNT) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Details about composition of the commission, gazette notification, questionnaire and tenders can be obtained from the website.
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Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and for Social Defence Services
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has introduced Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services. The scheme seeks to benefit victims of alcohol and substance abuse. You can find information related to this scheme, its objectives, funding, beneficiaries etc. Information on how to apply, where to apply, concerned authority and officials is also available.
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National Safai Karamchris Finance & Development Corporation
NSKFDC works for socioeconomic upliftment of Safai Karamcharis, Manual Scavengers and their dependents across the country by providing loans at concessional rates of interest for any viable income generating activity and also skill development training to the target group for enhancing their capabilities for job/self employment. NSKFDC website acts as an interface to the public and provides information pertaining to its various loan based...
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Black listed Non Government Organizations by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Get information about black listed Non Government Organizations (NGOs) by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Detail about the NGOs for misuse of funds under the schemes are given.