Ministry of Social Justice (Maharashtra)
The Ministry of Social Justice is a ministry of the Government of Maharashtra. It is responsible for welfare, social justice and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society. The Ministry is headed by a cabinet level minister. Dhananjay Munde is current Minister of Social Justice. History. The ministry was formed in 1928. The Welfare Department was established in 1932. The Social Welfare Directorate was created on 23rd September 1957. Institutions. Several institutes are started by the ministry for marginalized sections of society.