Details of various schemes and programmes for persons with disabilities are provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can find schemes such as Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase / Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP Scheme), Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme to promote Voluntary Action for Persons with Disabilities (DDRS Scheme), National Awards and National Scholarships for persons with disabilities etc. Information is also available on the Trust Fund for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Schemes arising out of the Implementation of the...
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Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Hostels for Scheduled Caste Girls and Boys
Get information about Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana (Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Hostels for Scheduled Caste Girls and Boys) by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The scheme for girl’s hostels is 100% funded by the Central government and scheme for boy’s hostels is funded by the Central and State government. Scheduled Caste students are eligible for the scheme. Beneficiaries can contact Ministry of Social Justice and...
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Application for Central Sector Scheme of (Research and Training) Financial Assistance for Undertaking Research Study, Seminar or Workshop and Training Programme
You can find the application for Central Sector Scheme of (Research and Training) Financial Assistance for Undertaking Research Study, Seminar or Workshop and Training Programme provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Users can download and fill the form according to their requirement.
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Proforma for Particulars of the Agency or Officer responsible for placement of the persons with disabilities for National Award (Annexure-C)
Access to proforma for particulars of the agency or officer responsible for placement of the persons with disabilities for National Award (Annexure-C) 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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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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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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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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Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS)
The Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) was introduced in January, 2007, with the objective to rehabilitate the remaining manual scavengers and their dependents in alternative occupations by March, 2009. However, as this could not be done by the target date, the Scheme was extended up to March, 2010, with a provision for the coverage of spill-over of beneficiaries even thereafter, if required. As per the...
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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 Pradhan Mantri Dakshta aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana
The focus of the programme would be on providing high quality skills through good quality institutions so that the training can result in finding jobs or self employment ventures. Apart from this, rural artisans who have become marginalized owing to coming of better technologies in market, would be trained so as to adopt newer processes and increase their incomes.
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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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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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Information on Venture Capital Fund for Backward Classes (VCF-BC)
"Entrepreneurship" relates to entrepreneurs managing businesses which are oriented towards innovation and growth technologies. The spirit of the above mentioned fund is to support those entrepreneurs who will create wealth and value for society and at the same time promoting profitable business.
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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 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...