Chandigarh, April 26: The three-day national brainstorming camp organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment concluded in Chandigarh on Sunday. During this event, states and union territories reached a consensus on several concrete and timely suggestions to ensure that social justice schemes reach the last person in line.
The camp was themed “Commitment to Antyodaya, Reflection of Amrit Kaal – Developed India 2047.” Its goal was to deliver the benefits of social justice schemes to the most marginalized sections of society in a simple, swift, and effective manner.
In the closing session, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar, stated that the camp provided a serious and results-oriented platform for the central government, states, and union territories to discuss making social justice schemes more accessible, sensitive, and effective.
He emphasized that the discussions were not limited to policies but also focused on practical solutions for issues such as scholarships, addiction recovery, elder care, facilities for persons with disabilities, certificate systems, and support for vulnerable groups.
Kumar expressed confidence that the ministry’s digital and institutional initiatives, including new online services and apps, would expedite the delivery of social justice schemes to the public. He noted that better use of technology, simplifying processes, strengthening monitoring, and enhancing coordination between the center and states would ensure timely benefits for eligible individuals.
The minister was optimistic that the suggestions arising from discussions, group meetings, and presentations would form a robust foundation for improved implementation of social justice programs.
He assured that the ministry would collaborate with states and union territories to advance these suggestions, aiming for better delivery of benefits to the poor, vulnerable, and needy populations.
The third day of the camp began with a yoga session, followed by a discussion on “Accessibility through Awareness.” This session emphasized viewing schemes not merely as government initiatives but as rights of the people.
States and union territories stressed the necessity of making buildings, transportation, digital services, and government facilities accessible for everyone, including persons with disabilities. They highlighted the importance of raising awareness, training engineers and architects, better use of technology, and strengthening the role of local bodies.
During the discussions, topics such as including nomadic and semi-nomadic communities in the 2027 census, strengthening the Seed Scheme, enhancing employment and social security under PM-Ajay and other SC/OBC schemes, and effectively implementing the SMILE-TG scheme for the rehabilitation of transgender individuals were also addressed.
States and union territories shared successful models and experiences related to land rights for nomadic communities, scholarship distribution, transgender welfare, dignity homes, security cells, welfare boards, elder care, and accessibility for persons with disabilities, aiming for their implementation in other states as well.
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