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The UPA Government’s third year in office was a landmark year in the field of social justice. Not only were there new legislative initiatives to help the disadvantaged groups integrate with society, but there were also administrative measures to attend to their problems more effectively. The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Mukul Wasnik, led the Ministry and its departments in devising programmes that have translated the UPA’s philosophy and commitment to social justice into a reality.

Deepak Razdan*,,India has 2.2 crore persons with various types of disabilities as per Census 2001. The Government has taken several steps, including legislative measures,...