Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Current Affairs, GK & News

SMILE-75 Initiative

August 12, 2022

Under the Smile-75 initiative, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has marked 75 Municipal Corporations for comprehensive rehabilitation of person practicing the act of bagging. This initiative has been started as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Important facts related to SMILE-75 Initiative include; SMILE stands for “Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and ..

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“EKAM Fest” begins in New Delhi

March 4, 2020

A 7-day Exhibition and fair named “EKAM Fest” organized by National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment recently began in New Delhi. The EKAM Fest is open for public from 2nd March to 9th March, 2020. More than 82 Differently-abled men and women from 17 States/ UTs have showcased their products ..

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EKAM Fest: Event to Promote craftsmanship and products of Divyang entrepreneurs

March 3, 2020

A week-long festival called “EKAM FEST” was organized to promote the products of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs. More than 80 Divyang entrepreneurs and artisans participated in the event. Highlights The event focuses to promote knowledge and entrepreneurship of Divyang Community. It also aims to market their opportunities. The event was organized by NHFDC (National Handicapped ..

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National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2019

December 3, 2019

Vice President of India M. Venkiah Naidu conferred ‘National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2019’ at a function organized by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to celebrate ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ celebrated on 3 December 2019 in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. ..

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Divya Kala Shakti- Witnessing Ability in Disability

July 23, 2019

A special cultural program, the “Divya Kala Shakti- Witnessing Ability in Disability” was organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in New Delhi. The program was attended by the President of India who witnessed performances by specially-abled children. The event also attended by ..

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2nd edition of Indian Sign Language Dictionary Launched

February 28, 2019

The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot launched the 2nd Edition of Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary in New Delhi. ISL Dictionary The Dictionary was brought about by Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. ..

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