<h1>Union Budget Boosts Social Justice Funding by 35.75%; Increases for Disability, SC, OBC Schemes Noted</h1> The Union Budget has allocated Rs 13,611 crore to the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, marking a 35.75% increase from the previous year. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities received Rs 1,275 crore, a 9.22% rise. Key allocations include Rs 472 crore for the SHREYAS scheme for Scheduled Castes, Rs 2,190 crore for the PM YASASVI scheme for OBCs and others, and Rs 130 crore for PM DAKSH Yojana. The Venture Capital Fund for SCs and OBCs saw a significant reduction. Funds were also allocated for disability welfare, senior citizens, and drug rehabilitation efforts.