Social Justice & Special Assistance Department

Latest Updates

Advertisement regarding Assistance Grant to NGOs under Mahatma Gandhi De-addiction Counselling, Treatment, Rehabilitation Centre, Prachar and Prasar Scheme New
Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi State Level De-Addiction Service Award Advertisement New
Regarding the invitation for applications for various awards given under the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department New
Social Welfare Recruitment 2024: Examination Schedule & Other Instructions New
Regarding relocation of the Probity Infotech Amravati test center to new address New
Regarding extension of deadline for applying to the Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana until 15th March 2025 New
Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Foreign Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste boys and girls for special studies abroad 2025-26 New
Social Welfare Recruitment 2024: Notification regarding Marking and Question Pattern for the Exam for the post of Higher Grade Stenographer, Lower Grade Stenographer, Steno Typist New
Social Welfare Recruitment 2024: Notification Related to Question/ Answer Objection Form New

Shri. Devendra Fadnavis Hon'ble Chief Minister

Shri. Eknath Shinde Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister

Shri. Ajit Pawar Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister

Shri. Sanjay Shirsat Hon'ble Minister, Social Justice

Smt. Madhuri Misal Hon'ble State Minister, Social Justice

Shri. Dr. Harshadeep Kamble (IAS) Principal Secretary

About the Department

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The Social Justice & Special Assistance Department (SJSA) of Government of Maharashtra is engaged in various initiatives to ensure the equal opportunity and social justice to the under privileged class of people such as scheduled caste, old, aged persons etc. by providing them equal opportunities in the fields of education, economy, and social security. The SJSA department also implements various welfare schemes for upliftment of Scheduled Castes (SC) Population, Old age persons, Transgender Community, and other weaker sections of the society. Department aids in the form Education, Training, Skilling, Employment generation, Housing, Social assistance etc.