India's Social Justice Ministry reports over 110 million people reached
Over the past 12 years, India's Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment says it has reached more than 110 million people, including students, seniors, transgender persons, and marginalized groups, through its social justice programs.
The ministry highlighted a move from just giving out aid to actually empowering people, using digital tools, legislative safeguards and amendments to existing acts, and targeted support.
Schemes support students, marginalized groups
Big scholarship programs have helped over 90 million students with financial support for their education. PM-YASASVI opened doors for OBC, EBC, and DNT students to access top schools.
Changes to the SC/ST Act led to special courts and compensation for victims of discrimination.
Campaigns like Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan have reached millions battling addiction. Plus, schemes like SMILE gave legal identity certificates to thousands of transgender persons, while NAMASTE improved safety for sanitation workers by investing in better equipment.