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Government to launch helpline to prevent atrocities against SCs, STs today
The objective of the helpline is to build informed awareness about the provisions of the law that are aimed at ending discrimination and providing protection to all
India's new bill on welfare of parents, senior citizens will motivate youths to care for elderly, here's why
The proposed amendment bill aims to bring in key changes in the existing Act to improve India's geriatric care and coverage
SC directs Centre to frame 'proper guidelines' on granting writers to persons with disability during exams
Expressing its disquiet over the disconnect that exist between govt departments in the matter, the court said that the left hand of the government does not know what the right one is doing
Protection of Civil Rights Act does little to combat untouchability, crimes against Dalits
A report of India Human Development Survey (IHDS)-2 shows how practices like social exclusion and untouchability are still deeply entrenched.
10% quota for economically weaker sections to be implemented for Central govt jobs from 1 February
Beginning next month, all central government posts will be filled after factoring in the recently approved 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections according to an official order.
I&B Ministry's 'Dalit' diktat: If democracy is to prevail, nomenclature must be protected, used and disseminated widely
Dalit is an anti-caste spirit imperative for the creation of nation based on equality, liberty and fraternity.
Months before I&B ministry advisory, Centre told states to avoid word ‘Dalit’ in official docs; seen as move to ‘suppress’ unrest
The NDA government has asked state and Central departments to avoid the nomenclature 'Dalit' when describing members belonging to Scheduled Castes for all official transactions.
Centre plans to adopt 15 districts to implement de-addiction scheme under National Drug Demand Reduction Policy
The draft policy proposes upgrading existing de-addiction centres in these pilot districts to provide inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities.
President Ram Nath Kovind appoints commission to examine OBC quota benefits
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday appointed a five-member Commission to examine the sub-categorisation of OBCs under Article 340 of the Constitution
Maneka Gandhi urges government to enact law to rehabilitate and reintegrate beggars
Union minister Maneka Gandhi has said there was a need to enact a law on begging with an emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration of the vulnerable section of the society rather than criminalising the act.
Consensus on bill giving constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes reached
A parliamentary panel examining a bill on National Commission for Backward Classes has reached a consensus, paving the way for its passage in Rajya Sabha in the monsoon session
TISS makes Aadhaar card mandatory, stops financial aid to students from backward classes
TISS announced that it will now be mandatory for students to furnish Aadhaar card details, adding that they will discontinue financial aid provided to students belonging to backward classes
Cabinet scraps NCBC, new panel for OBCs to have constitutional status; Opp'n cries foul
Meanwhile Opposition parties alleged that the move was a conspiracy to disband the OBC Commission, a charge vehemently denied by the government.
Centre to bear full coaching costs for Dalits, OBCs with income under 6 lakh
Dalit and OBCs categories having a total family income from all sources of Rs 6 lakh or less per annum will be eligible for benefits under the scheme.
Manual scavenging persists in various parts despite govt ban on it: Gehlot
Union Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over states not taking enough interest in eradicating manual scavenging.
Ola partners with government for socio-economic development of Safai Karamcharis
Ola signed an MoU with National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) established under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Disability Information Kiosks Set Up In Delhi Hospitals
The kiosks will provide pamphlets giving information on various disabilities, schemes for persons with such disabilities, contact numbers and addresses of associations run by parents for persons with disabilities, help-lines and NGOs working on related is