Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot assumes charge of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot took over as the Union Minster of Social Justice & Empowerment here today. 

Speaking to the media after taking over as Minister, He said that the priority of the Government is to work for the poor. Our Department therefore is committed to work for the social, economic and educational empowerment of scheduled caste, other backward classes, and persons with disabilities. The Department would also ensure implementation of schemes for senior citizen and schemes

Facts at a Glance : Nagaland

Date of Poll: - 9th April, 2014

Schemes for Development and Protection of Children

The Government of India has taken note of the prevalence of malnutrition, child marriage, child labour, trafficking and dropouts at the elementary level of education in the country as per the indicators below.

Malnutrition: As per National Family Health Survey III the rate of malnutrition has declined from