| मंत्रालय सामाजिक न्याय विभाग, महाराष्ट्र शासन | |
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| Formed | 1928[1] |
| Jurisdiction |  Maharashtra |
| Headquarters | Mantralay, Mumbai |
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| Parent department | Government of Maharashtra |
| Website | sjsa |
The Ministry of Social Justice is a ministry of the Government of Maharashtra. It is responsible for welfare, social justice and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society.[3]
The Ministry is headed by a cabinet level minister. Eknath Shinde is current Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Minister of Social Justice.[4][5]
Head office
| Minister of Social Justice सामाजिक न्याय मंत्री | |
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| Ministry of Social Justice (Maharashtra) | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Abbreviation | Cabinet Minister |
| Member of | State Cabinet |
| Reports to | Chief Minister, Maharashtra Legislature |
| Seat | Mantralaya, Mumbai |
| Appointer | Governor On The Advice Of The Chief Minister |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Precursor | Dhananjay Munde (2019-2022) |
| Inaugural holder | Niramala Raje Bhosale (1960-1962) |
| Formation | 1 May 1960 |
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List of cabinet ministers
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List of ministers of state
| No | Portrait | Name | Party | Term of office | Ministry | Alliance | Chief minister | |||
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| 1 |  |
Vishwajeet Kadam | INC | 30 December 2019 - 29 June 2022 | Uddhav Thackrey Ministry | _(cropped).jpg.webp) Uddhav Thackeray | ||||
| 2 | NA | NA | Eknath Shinde Ministry |
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 Eknath Shinde | |||||
List of principal secretary
History
The ministry was formed in 1928. The Welfare Department was established in 1932. The Social Welfare Directorate was created on 23 September 1957.[1]
Institutions
Several institutes are started by the ministry for marginalized sections of society.
References
- 1 2 "History : Social Justice Department". Ministry of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra.
- ↑ "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: 'Cases of abuse underreported, data unreliable'". The Indian Express. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ Jog, Sanjay (2018-04-14). "Maharashtra government plan to help victims of atrocity". DNA India. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ "Maharashtra social justice minister Dhananjay Munde refutes rape allegation, terms it blackmail". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ "Maharashtra's social justice minister Dhananjay Munde tests positive for Covid-19". Hindustan Times. 2020-06-13. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ "Ashram Shaala". Ministry of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra.
- ↑ "Residential Schools". Ministry of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra.
- ↑ "Hostels". Ministry of Social Justice, Government of Maharashtra.
- ↑ "Maharashtra Cabinet clears hostels for children of sugarcane workers". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
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