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IDR Interview | Martin Macwan

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Martin Macwan is a human rights activist from Gujarat, India, and the founder of Navsarjan Trust, Dalit Shakti Kendra, and Dalit Foundation. The recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in 2000, Martin has spent decades challenging untouchability by mobilising marginalised communities and organising campaigns across the country. His mentorship and grassroots activism have inspired generations of young leaders from India’s marginalised communities. In this interview wi
Key Facts
TypeLong read
SourceIDR Online
PublishedThursday, 10 September 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCPCRMinistry of Youth Affairs
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesChildrenAdolescentsAnganwadi Workers
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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Social Protection241 tracked→Child Rights & Youth36 tracked→Civil Liberties28 tracked→
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