{"id":37843,"date":"2025-02-22T19:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T13:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=37843"},"modified":"2025-03-22T15:45:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T10:15:39","slug":"world-day-of-social-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/22-02-2025\/world-day-of-social-justice","title":{"rendered":"World Day of Social Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Social Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on <strong>February 20th by the United Nations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Established by UNGA:<\/strong> It was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during the<strong> 62nd session on November 26, 2007.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: On addressing poverty, exclusion, unemployment, and promoting solidarity, equality, and opportunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role of ILO<\/strong>: The International Labour Organization (ILO) promotes social justice through the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization (2008) and the Decent Work Agenda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aligned with UN Initiatives: <\/strong>Aligned with the UN\u2019s mission, including the Social Protection Floor launched in 2009, ensuring basic social guarantees for all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Evolution of Social Justice in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>World Day of Social Justice (2009):<\/strong> India has observed this day since 2009, symbolizing its commitment to social justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independence Movement Influence: <\/strong>Social justice in India has roots in the struggle for independence, which laid the groundwork for equality, dignity, and justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Constitutional Foundation:<\/strong> The Indian Constitution is the cornerstone of social justice, ensuring equality, dignity, and justice for all, especially marginalized communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Constitutional Provisions:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preamble:<\/strong> Ensures social, economic, and political justice, guarantees equality, and promotes fraternity for national unity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fundamental Rights (Part III):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 23:<\/strong> Prohibits human trafficking and forced labor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 24:<\/strong> Bans child labor in hazardous occupations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 37:<\/strong> Highlights the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/directive-principles-of-state-policy-dpsps\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/directive-principles-of-state-policy-dpsps\/\"><strong>DPSPs<\/strong><\/a> in governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 38:<\/strong> Directs the State to reduce inequalities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 39:<\/strong> Promotes equal livelihood, fair wages, and protection from exploitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 39A:<\/strong> Guarantees free legal aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 46:<\/strong> Focuses on education and economic upliftment for SCs, STs, and weaker sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment: <\/strong>In 1985-86, the Ministry of Welfare was bifurcated into the Department of Women &amp; Child Development and the Department of Welfare, incorporating divisions from the Ministries of Home Affairs and Law.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was later renamed the Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment in May 1998.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key focus Areas:<\/strong> education, economic support, rehabilitation, and empowerment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Targeted Community Welfare:<\/strong> Focuses on uplifting SCs, OBCs, senior citizens, victims of substance abuse, transgender persons, DNTs, and EWS through policies and initiatives promoting equity and inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/union-budget\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/union-budget\">Union Budget 2025-26<\/a>: <\/strong>Allocation of Rs 13,611 crores for MoSJE, reflecting a 6% increase for welfare schemes aimed at empowering marginalized communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Initiatives by the Government of India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY):<\/strong> It merges 3 schemes for skill development, income generation, and infrastructure in SC-dominated villages.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Three Components: <\/strong>Adarsh Gram development, Grants-in-Aid for socio-economic projects and Hostel construction in higher education institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools (SRESHTA):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides financial assistance for SC students in classes 9-12 in high-quality residential schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports CBSE\/State Board-affiliated private schools and NGOs\/VOs running residential\/non-residential schools and hostels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aims to bridge service gaps and promote socio-economic upliftment of SC communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purple Fests (Festival of Inclusion):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organized by DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment since 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2024, over 10,000 Divyangjan and their escorts participated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA, 2020): <\/strong>Aims to make India drug-free by targeting 272 high-risk districts.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follows a three-pronged approach: supply reduction (NCB), demand reduction (MoSJ&amp;E), and treatment (Health Dept).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reached 13.57 crore people, including 4.42 crore youth and 2.71 crore women, with participation from 3.85 lakh educational institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PM-DAKSH Yojana (2021):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aims to enhance skill levels of marginalized communities (SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, Safai Karamcharis) for economic empowerment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides free short-term and long-term training with a \u20b9450.25 crore budget (2021-26).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures at least 70% placement in wage\/self-employment, targeting individuals aged 18-45.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/14-02-2022\/smile-scheme\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/14-02-2022\/smile-scheme\">SMILE Scheme<\/a>:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focuses on the rehabilitation of transgender individuals and people engaged in begging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aims to create a &#8220;Begging-free India&#8221; through surveys, awareness campaigns, shelter homes, skills training, alternative livelihoods, and SHG formation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active in 81 cities, with plans to expand to 50 more cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NAMASTE Scheme (2023-24):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A joint initiative by MoSJ&amp;E and MoHUA to ensure safety, dignity, and livelihood for sanitation workers in urban India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrates the Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) and expands coverage to waste pickers from FY 2024-25.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2104798\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20th by the United Nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37843"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39600,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37843\/revisions\/39600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}