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Ministry details support for senior citizens under Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 23 October 2026 the current status of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). The scheme provides grant-in-aid to NGOs and local bodies to maintain care facilities, currently supporting 764 Senior Citizen Homes, 13 Continuous Care Homes, 17 Mobile Medicare Units, and 3 Physiotherapy Clinics.

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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches 35 crore people to combat drug abuse

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 22 October 2026 that its Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has reached over 35 crore people, including 13.94 crore youth and 10.86 crore women. Launched on 15 August 2020, the campaign focuses on drug demand reduction through awareness, treatment, and community participation across more than 32 lakh educational institutions.

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youth, women, and educational institutions
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By 31 December 2029: uprooting the drug trade from India (+2 more) · Across India
Press release 2326763Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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PM-DAKSH skill training scheme merged with PMKVY

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reported on 22 October 2026 that the PM-DAKSH scheme, which provided skill training for SC, OBC, EWS, and other marginalized groups, has been merged with the PMKVY scheme. This decision, effective from 2024-25, aims to avoid duplication as both schemes used the same job roles from the Skill India Digital Hub.

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skill training beneficiaries
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From 1 April 2024: merger of PM-DAKSH with PMKVY (+1 more) · Across India
Press release 2326437Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry highlights impact of National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment stated on 14 October 2026 that the National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) provides financial support to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education and research. The scheme provides a monthly fellowship of ₹31,000 to cover educational, research, and living expenses.

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eligible Scheduled Caste students
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Not stated in the document · Across India
Press release 2323381Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry highlights income growth for Safai Karamcharis via Swachhta Udyami Yojana

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment reported on 13 October 2026 that the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY), part of the NAMASTE framework, provides financial assistance and equipment to help Safai Karamcharis create self-reliant income sources. In one instance on 21 August 2025, a group of five individuals received a capital subsidy of Rs 18.75 lakh and a loan of Rs 31.25 lakh to purchase a Gulfer 8 KL desludging vehicle.

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Safai Karamcharis
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On 21 August 2025: receipt of assistance under Swachhta Udyami Yojana · Across India
Press release 2322968Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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DEPwD launches Special Campaign 6 for cleanliness and efficient governance

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on 9 October 2026 that the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) is conducting Special Campaign 6. This initiative, running from 2 to 31 October 2026, aims to reduce pending work, improve record management, free up office space, and dispose of e-waste.

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DEPwD and its associated offices and bodies
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From 2 October 2026: Special Campaign 6 (+3 more) · Across India
Press release 2321518Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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