The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is a Government of India ministry. It is responsible for welfare, social justice and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalised sections of society, including scheduled castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), LGBT people, the disabled, the elderly, and the victims of drug abuse. It also helps in the enforcement of legislation with regards to these marginalized groups to better enforce anti-discrimination policies. The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment holds cabinet rank as a member of the Council of Ministers. The current minister is Virendra Kumar, who is assisted by a Minister of State, Rattan Lal Kataria, Krishan Pal Gujjar and Ramdas Athavale. (en)
Министерство социальной справедливости и полномочий Индии отвечает за благосостояние, социальную справедливость и расширение прав и возможностей уязвимых и маргинальных слоев общества, в том числе зарегистрированных каст и племен, инвалидов и пожилых людей. (ru)
Министерство социальной справедливости и полномочий Индии отвечает за благосостояние, социальную справедливость и расширение прав и возможностей уязвимых и маргинальных слоев общества, в том числе зарегистрированных каст и племен, инвалидов и пожилых людей. (ru)
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is a Government of India ministry. It is responsible for welfare, social justice and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalised sections of society, including scheduled castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), LGBT people, the disabled, the elderly, and the victims of drug abuse. It also helps in the enforcement of legislation with regards to these marginalized groups to better enforce anti-discrimination policies. (en)