Union Secretary of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Sudhansh Pant conducted a comprehensive review of central government welfare schemes with Karnataka state officials in Mysuru on October 19, 2026. The meeting assessed implementation progress across multiple social welfare programs including the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM AJAY), and National Action Plan for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE).
Additional schemes reviewed included Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) and other senior citizen programs, Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships for SCs, OBCs, EBCs and DNTs, as well as enforcement mechanisms for the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989. The Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging (SMILE), Welfare of Transgender Persons (SMILE), and Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls programs were also evaluated.
Secretary Pant emphasized the need for transparent and effective implementation measures to ensure all eligible beneficiaries are covered under various schemes. He directed officers to proactively reach out to potential beneficiaries at their doorsteps with clear information about scheme features, enabling benefits to be delivered directly to recipients. The secretary conducted site visits in Mysuru and appreciated the work of officers in advancing government programs for public interest.