Citizen Charter
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment aims to facilitate the integration and empowerment of sections of society vulnerable to marginalisation and denial of social and economic rights through the
Identification and analysis of causes and the extent of marginalisation
Overseeing of the implementation of the following laws:
- Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes(Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities Act, 1998
- Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995
- Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
Citizen friendly initiatives including policy changes in consultation with State Government and the Civil Society.
Running and maintaining of projects in partnership with State Governments, NGOs and Local Self Help group
Strengthening capabilities and financial availability for schemes and programmes of the State Governments
Spread of awareness of rights and schemes
