A sexual minority is a group whose sexual identity, orientation or practices differ from the majority of the surrounding society. Primarily used to refer to lesbian, gay, bisexual, or non-heterosexual individuals, it can also refer to transgender, non-binary (including third gender) or intersex individuals. LGBTQIA+ Community The term LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and Transgender….
According to Census 2011, approximately 2.21% of India’s population—around 2.68 crore people—live with some form of disability. These include impairments related to seeing, hearing, speech, movement, mental illness, and multiple disabilities. Definition of a Person with Disability (PwD) Animpairment is a problem in body function or structure; An activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in…
Tribes constitute about 8% of India’s population and are often located in remote, forested, or hilly areas, largely remaining outside the mainstream socio-economic framework. Colonization, industrialization, and mainstream development have marginalised them. Recognizing that modern India has deep tribal roots calls for respect, protection, and empowerment of these communities in the national framework. To address…
“Social empowerment is not a luxury, it is a necessity for a thriving and inclusive society.” Social empowerment refers to the process of enabling indMarginalisation and Empowermentividuals and communities, especially the marginalised, to participate fully in social, economic, and political life. Marginalisation occurs when certain groups—such as Dalits, Adivasis, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities—are…
In India, the term “elderly” refers to individuals who are 60 years of age and above, as defined by the Government of India and various national policies. This age threshold is used in programs like the National Policy on Older Persons (1999) and schemes such as the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)….
Dalit empowerment refers to the upliftment of historically oppressed communities through education, legal rights, political representation, and socio-economic opportunities. It aims to eliminate caste-based discrimination, ensure dignity and equality, and promote inclusive development. Constitutional safeguards, affirmative action, and social movements play a crucial role in empowering Dalits in India. The Ministry of Social Justice &…