Virendra Kumar

Virendra Kumar

Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment · BJP

Social Justice & Empowerment

BJP Tikamgarh Lakshadweep

Current term

Since Jun 2024 · Present

About

Indian politician (born 1954) Virendra Kumar Khatik is an Indian politician who is serving as the 29th Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment since 2024. He is a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Tikamgarh..

Projects & Initiatives 3 ongoing

National Action Plan for PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups)

Ongoing

Budget₹24,104 crore (₹15,336 crore central + ₹8,768 crore state), PM-JANMAN · PIB Apr 2025

Reach75 PVTG communities across 18 states and 1 UT; 11 interventions via 9 ministries covering housing, roads, water, health, education and connectivity · PIB Apr 2025

TargetProgramme period 2023-26

Since 2023 · PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM-JANMAN) saturation mission for India's most marginalised tribal communities. Convergent programme across 11 ministries.

SMILE (Transgender Welfare)

Ongoing

Budget₹365 crore (2021–26)

TargetScheme period 2021-26

Since 2022 · Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. Two components: welfare of transgender persons (ID, education, skill, housing) and rehabilitation of beggars (104 cities).

PM DAKSH Scheme

Ongoing

Budget₹300 crore/year (Ministry of Social Justice)

ReachGovt. reported: 5 lakh+ SC/OBC/EBC/DNT beneficiaries trained annually in various skill courses.

Since 2020 · PM DAKSHta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi scheme providing free short-term and long-term skill training to marginalised communities (SC, OBC, EBC, Safai Karamcharis, De-notified Tribes).