The Ministry of Social Justice is a ministry of the
Government of Maharashtra
The Government of Maharashtra is the executive branch of the Indian states of india, state of Maharashtra. The government is led by the List of chief ministers of Maharashtra, chief minister (currently Devendra Fadnavis since 5 December 2024) ...
. It is responsible for
welfare
Welfare may refer to:
Philosophy
*Well-being (happiness, prosperity, or flourishing) of a person or group
* Utility in utilitarianism
* Value in value theory
Economics
* Utility, a general term for individual well-being in economics and decision ...
,
social justice
Social justice is justice in relation to the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society where individuals' rights are recognized and protected. In Western and Asian cultures, the concept of social justice has of ...
and
empowerment
Empowerment is the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and in communities. This enables them to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way, acting on their own authority. It is the process of becoming strong ...
of disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society.
The Ministry is headed by a
cabinet level minister.
Sanjay Shirsat
Sanjay Pandurang Shirsat is an Indian politician serving as MLA in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Aurangabad West Vidhan Sabha constituency as a member of Shiv Sena. He has been elected to Vidhan Sabha for four consecutive terms in ...
is current Minister of Social Justice.
Head office
Cabinet Ministers
Ministers of State
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History
The ministry was formed in 1928. The Welfare Department was established in 1932. The Social Welfare Directorate was created on 23 September 1957.
Institutions
Several institutes are started by the ministry for marginalized sections of society.
*Ashram Schools
*Residential Schools
*Hostels
*Institutions for person with disability
References
External links
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{{State agencies of Maharashtra
Government ministries of Maharashtra