The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, today released the booklet “From Aspiration to Achievement: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs and Innovators”, highlighting the inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs who have emerged...

Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar LAUNCHED ‘PM-AJAY’ PORTAL AND PM-AJAY MOBILE APP FOR EXPEDITED AND QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION OF PRADHAN MANTRI ANUSUCHIT JAATI ABHYUDAY YOJNA (PM-AJAY) SCHEME aimed at transition from paper based...

The three-day National Chintan Shivir of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment concluded in Chandigarh today with States and Union Territories agreeing on a set of time-bound, actionable recommendations to strengthen last-mile delivery of social...

The three‑day National Chintan Shivir on Antyodaya ka Sankalp, Amrit Kaal ka Pratibimb – Viksit Bharat@2047 entered its second day in Chandigarh today with a sharp focus on strengthening community engagement, public–private–people partnerships and last‑mile...

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment today launched a three-day National Chintan Shivir in Chandigarh, bringing together States and Union Territories for a focused push on strengthening India’s social justice delivery architecture. The Shivir...

As many as 349 Divyang-friendly training centres across the country imparted skill training and certified 1,883 people during 2025-26, the Centre told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar, in a reply to a query,...

“This is not merely an exhibition of products, but a celebration of self-reliance, dignity and social empowerment.” With these words, the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, today inaugurated the Shilp Samagam Mela–2026 at...

The Hon’ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Dr. Virendra Kumar, inaugurated the new Souvenir Shop at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi. This initiative is an important step to promote cultural heritage,...

Chandigarh witnessed an interaction with the Punjabi diaspora in the presence of Union Minister Virendra Kumar and BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, where overseas Punjabis from India and abroad engaged in a detailed dialogue. BJP Punjab State Working...

The Hon’ble Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virender Kumar, today inaugurated “Nurturing Empowerment Through Reading Access (NETRA)”, a Digital Library for the Visually Impaired, at PRAYAAS, Sector 38-B, Chandigarh. The inauguration...

Today, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon’ble Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, formally inaugurated the 29th edition of Divya Kala Mela at the Sector-34 Ground, Chandigarh. He described the Mela as a transformative initiative that has become a beacon...

Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on Saturday inaugurated the 29th edition of Divya Kala Mela here. On the occasion, he said, “This is not merely an exhibition; it is a celebration of dignity, self-reliance and empowerment.”He...

“This is not merely an exhibition; it is a celebration of dignity, self-reliance and empowerment.” With these powerful words, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon’ble Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, inaugurated the 29th edition of Divya Kala Mela at the...

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar said that under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), assistive devices related to mobility, vision, and hearing have been provided to 7.28 lakh senior citizens so far, an official said on Monday.He...

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2025 in New Delhi today (December 3, 2025) on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.Speaking...

The Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) today marked its 53rd Foundation Day with a renewed commitment to inclusion, dignity and technological excellence. The occasion was commemorated by the unveiling of ALIMCO’s new corporate logo...

Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar on Tuesday stressed the need to educate the elderly about laws under which children are legally bound to provide maintenance to their parents. Addressing as Special Session on Maintenance...

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday that he was "deeply moved" to see the warm welcome accorded to sacred relics of Lord Buddha that arrived in Bhutan from India. Sharing pictures from the ceremony on X, EAM Jaishankar stated: "Deeply moved...

Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, attended the World Peace Prayer Festival in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. The 16-day festival, which began on 4th November 2025, is a global initiative dedicated to prayers for world peace...

Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, and Union Minister of State, Shri B. L. Verma, called on the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Parliament House today.During the meeting, the Vice-President was apprised...