Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Understanding the role and functions of statutory bodies like NCM is crucial for GS2 (Polity, Governance, Social Justice). It reflects the state's commitment to protecting vulnerable groups, ensuring inclusive development, and upholding the principles of secularism and equality.
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Its primary role is to safeguard the interests of minority communities in India, monitor the working of constitutional and legal safeguards, and make recommendations for their welfare and development.