Regional Deputy Commissioner Social Welfare Department MumbaiAbout the Department The Social Justice & Special Assistance Department (SJSA) of the Government of Maharashtra is engaged in various initiatives to ensure equal opportunity and social justice to the underprivileged classes of people such as Scheduled Castes, aged persons, etc., by providing them equal opportunities in education, economy, and social security. Read More Learn about the constitutional provisions, legal framework and government schemes for the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other marginalized groups in India. The chapter covers topics such as Constitution Day, Protection of Civil Rights Act, Prevention of Atrocities Act, National Commission for SCs and STs, and more. The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund was established under the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act to benefit workers and their families. About the Department 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 ...