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 is also provided. Downloadable forms for various schemes and programmes are also available.
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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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Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for Overseas Studies for OBCs & EBCs
The objective of the scheme is to award interest subsidy to meritorious students belonging to the Other Backward Classes and Economically Backward Classes so as to provide them better opportunities for higher education abroad and enhance their employability.
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Website of Sugamya Pustakalaya
Sugamya Pustakalaya is a facilitating platform for producers of accessible content to jointly work in producing and providing accessible books to people with print disabilities.
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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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Scheme of Educational Loans provided by National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation
National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) provides Educational Loans to the students of Backward Classes living below double the poverty line for pursuing general/ professional/technical courses or trainings at graduate and/or higher levels. Maximum loan limit in India is Rs.10 lakh and abroad is Rs.20 Lakh. The rate of interest is 4% p.a. and girl students will get at special concessional rate of interest @ 3.5%...
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Office of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
The Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities was set up under Section 57 of The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights & Full Participation) Act, 1995. The office has been mandated to take steps to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Scheme of Upgradation of Merit of SC Students
The objective of the Scheme is to upgrade the merit of SC students by providing them remedial and special coaching in classes IX to XII. While the remedial coaching aims at removing deficiencies in various subjects, the special coaching is provided with a view to prepare the students for competitive examinations for seeking entry into professional courses like engineering and medical disciplines.