Scheme of National Award for Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Sammans) was launched in 2005 and is dedicated to senior citizens. The Scheme is funded by the Central government. This scheme is applicable for eminent senior citizens and institutes involved in rendering distinguished services for the cause of elderly persons. Institutes and senior citizens can avail this scheme by contacting Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
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Scheme of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)
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Scheme of National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2025)
The national action plan is aimed at reducing of adverse consequences of drug abuse through a multi-pronged strategy involving education, de-addiction and rehabilitation of affected individuals and their families.
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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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Information on Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana (BJRCY)
The primary objective of the revised scheme is to attract implementing agencies for undertaking construction of hostels, especially for SC girls, towards the broader vision of containment and reduction of their dropout rate. The other objectives are: (i) having a girls hostel with a capacity of 100 seats, in every block headquarters of low literacy districts not having one as of now, by way of priority, (ii) repairing and proper maintenance...
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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.