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Social Justice Ministry Spends Record Rs. 11,810 Crore in FY26
The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment achieved its highest-ever expenditure of Rs. 11,810.82 crore in FY 2025-26, a 14% increase over the previous year.
Record expenditure was directed toward
Social Justice Ministry Spends Record Rs. 11,810 Crore in FY26
The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment achieved its highest-ever expenditure of Rs. 11,810.82 crore in FY 2025-26, a 14% increase over the previous year.
Record expenditure was directed toward
PM-JANMAN Launched for 75 PVTG Communities in 18 States
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched PM-JANMAN for socio-economic development of 75 PVTG communities across 18 states and one UT.
The mission provides 11 interventions across 9 ministries for basic
45,296 Children Engaged in Begging, 2,653 Rehabilitated Since 2023
Census 2011 data shows 45,296 children (0-14 years) were engaged in begging, with Uttar Pradesh (10,167) and Rajasthan (7,167) having the highest numbers.
Since the scheme's inception on 23.10.2023, 2
45,296 Children Engaged in Begging, 2,653 Rehabilitated Since 2023
Census 2011 data shows 45,296 children (0-14 years) were engaged in begging, with Uttar Pradesh (10,167) and Rajasthan (7,167) having the highest numbers.
Since the scheme's inception on 23.10.2023, 2
NAMASTE Scheme Profiles 89,248 Sanitation Workers, 317 Deaths Reported
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reported that 89,248 sanitation and sewer workers have been profiled under the NAMASTE scheme.
A total of 317 sanitation workers died due to hazardous clea
Ministry Details Tribal Welfare Schemes and Budgetary Outlays
Union Minister of State Shri. Durgadas Uikey, in a Rajya Sabha reply, detailed the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes.
Key initiatives include PM-JANMAN (₹24,104 cr for 7
Ministry Details Tribal Welfare Schemes and Budgetary Outlays
Union Minister of State Shri. Durgadas Uikey, in a Rajya Sabha reply, detailed the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes.
Key initiatives include PM-JANMAN (₹24,104 cr for 7
PMAY-G Achieves 2.99 Crore Houses, Aims 4.95 Crore by 2029
Under PMAY-G, 2.99 crore houses have been completed against a target of 4.95 crore by 2029, with 4.15 crore allocated and 3.90 crore sanctioned.
A total of ₹4.03 lakh crore has been transferred to ben
Government Reports 1,995 Urban Homeless Shelters Established
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs reported on the completion of the Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) scheme, a component of the DAY-NULM mission.
A total of 1,995 permanent all-weather shelter
Government Reports 1,995 Urban Homeless Shelters Established
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs reported on the completion of the Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) scheme, a component of the DAY-NULM mission.
A total of 1,995 permanent all-weather shelter
SHRESHTA Scheme Student Admissions and School Participation (2023-26)
The SHRESHTA Scheme provides residential education for SC students with family income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh, offering financial assistance up to Rs. 1.35 lakh per student annually.
Admissions are through