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Social development/ social welfare is an important and integral part of a welfare state which is also incorporated in directive principles of state policies in the constitution of India. The Indian constitution clearly states. "the State shall promote with special care the educational and economical interests of the weaker sections of the people, and in particular of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and shall protect from social injustice and all forms of exploitation". Development implies a social transformation from the existing social structure and living condition to a better and improved social structure with equal opportunities for every segment of the society.

Our society consists of different castes, creed and categories with diverse socio-economic status. Union and State Governments are committed to provide special attention to weaker sections to enhance their socio-economic status. 

The Government is committed for uplifting the weaker sections according to the directive principles of state policies of the Indian constitution. In the year 1951-52, the State Government decided to establish a separate department for all-round development of these sections and was named as "The Backward Classes Department". The department was renamed as "Social Welfare Department" bringing various aspects of social welfare under its wings in year 1956-57. By a notification dated 21.02.2007, the department has been rechristened as "Social Justice & Empowerment Department"

The Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Rajasthan is primarily focussed and dedicated towards educational and socio-economic development of the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Economical Backward Classes, Other Backward Classes, Special Backward Classes, along with welfare of specially abled, destitute and economically weaker children, women and aged citizens.