New Delhi, Sept 30: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Meira Kumar will address a meeting of the National Council of Older Persons (NCOP) here today.

The agenda for the NCOP meeting includes discussion on the progress on the implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 and the revised grant-in aid scheme of Integrated Programme for Older Persons.

New Delhi, Sept 23 : Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Meira Kumar on Tuesday inaugurated “Shilpotsav-2008” exhibition organized by the Ministry.

“The Government has always given importance to the economic empowerment of poorest of poor among Dalits, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (ST),” said Meira Kumar, and added, “Toeing the line, the Ministry has started many programmes through the State Governments for their economic upliftment.”

New Delhi, Sept 2 : Expressing solidarity with flood victims, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Meira Kumar has donated her one-month salary towards the Chief Minister''s Relief Fund for t

New Delhi, Sept.26 : Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Meira Kumar, today presented the annual awards of the National Trust here today.

The National Trust Awards is given to individuals/volunteers, NGO’s and persons with disabilities for achievements in the Disability Sector.

Addressing the gathering, she said that it has been a pleasure to give out the awards to all the young achievers.