Department of Social Justice (Kerala)

Social Justice Department
Department overview
Jurisdiction India, Kerala
HeadquartersGovernment Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram
Minister responsible
Department executives
  • Dr. Adeela Abdulla IAS, Special Secretary to Government
  • Dr. Mithun Premraj IAS, Director of Social Justice
Parent departmentGovernment of Kerala
Child Department
  • Directorate of Social Justice
Websitesjd.kerala.gov.in

The Social Justice Department is an administrative department of the Government of Kerala. The department is responsible for formulating and implementing policies aimed at the welfare of socially disadvantaged and marginalised sections, including persons with disabilities, senior citizens, transgender persons, and other vulnerable groups.

The department functions as the nodal agency for the implementation of various social welfare legislations, schemes and missions, and coordinates with line departments and field agencies to ensure effective service delivery. The department’s headquarters is located in Thiruvananthapuram.

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