The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is one of the departments of the Government of India, which follows policies and programs to ensure justice and empowerment in society. Its main objective is to improve the social and economic status of various social groups, such as the extremely backward classes, the most marginalized groups, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and other categories. This department assists those individuals who are entitled to justice, equality, and equal opportunities in society, as per constitutional standards.