Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Ramdas Athawale stated in Mysuru that the central government's main objective is to ensure that government schemes reach the most backward people, and the ministry is committed to the overall development of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry is implementing various people-friendly schemes by the central government to promote economic self-reliance of the oppressed and marginalized communities. They said that loan facilities are being provided at a low interest rate from 1.5 lakh to 35 lakh rupees through various central development corporations.

Also, national level fairs and Divya Kala Melas are being regularly organized across the country to provide suitable market opportunities for the unique products made by small entrepreneurs, skilled workers and disabled artists. They said these fairs are a good platform for artisans to lead an independent life.

Reservations of 15 percent for Scheduled Castes and 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes are provided as per the Union system and the Constitution's objectives. He stated that major schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra Yojana, Ujwal Yojana, Awas Yojana and Ayushman Bharat have brought significant changes in the lives of crores of poor people.