National Commission for Minorities

On #AmbedkarJayanti, we pay tribute to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, whose relentless fight for justice, equality, and dignity shaped modern India. Let us reaffirm our commitment to his ideals.

May this sacred day inspire reflection on the values of sacrifice, compassion, and forgiveness, and strengthen our collective commitment to peace, harmony, and unity in our diverse nation. #GoodFriday

Warm greetings from the National Commission for Minorities on the sacred occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. May the teachings of Mahavira inspire compassion, non-violence and harmony in our society. #MahavirJayanti

Warm greetings on Ram Navami from the National Commission for Minorities. May Lord Ram’s timeless values of dharma, courage, and compassion inspire unity and strengthen the spirit of harmony across our nation.

We convey heartfelt greetings on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. May this blessed festival usher in peace, happiness, and prosperity for all. #EidMubarak #EidUlFitr #MinorityAffairs #Eid2026 @KirenRijiju @RijijuOffice @GeorgekurianBjp

Nowruz Mubarak! May this joyous festival bring renewed hope, lasting happiness, and abundant prosperity to everyone.

Hon'ble Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, stated that the government accepted 72 out of 76 recommendations of the Sachar Committee, clubbed recommendations of a similar nature, and took 43 decisions in various focus areas. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has adopted a multi-pronged strategy by implementing various schemes in pursuance of the Sachar Committee Report, which aims at the socio-economic development of the notified Minority communities. These government schemes have enabled the Minority Communities to secure employment in various organisations, including the private sector. Read more: sansad.in/getFile/loksab… #MinorityAffairs @KirenRijiju @RijijuOffice @GeorgekurianBjp @NMDFCIndia @mygovindia @PIBMinAffairs @PIB_India

Hon'ble Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, informed that a total of Rs. 2,47,085.59 lakh was disbursed as financial assistance by the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) from2023–24 to 2025–26. NMDFC is a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Its prime mandate is to provide concessional credit for self-employment and income-generating activities of eligible beneficiaries belonging to notified minority communities through State Channelising Agencies (SCAs) nominated by respective State Govt./UT Administration and select banks. Read more: sansad.in/getFile/loksab… #NMDFC #MinorityAffairs @KirenRijiju @RijijuOffice @GeorgekurianBjp @NMDFCIndia @mygovindia @PIBMinAffairs @PIB_India

Secretary Alka Upadhyaya extended a warm welcome to @BerjisMD on his joining the Commission as a Member from Parsi community. NCM looks forward to his valuable contributions towards strengthening the rights and welfare of minority communities. #MinorityRights

Secretary, Alka Upadhyaya, extended a warm welcome to Munawari Begum on her joining the Commission as a Member. #MinorityDay #MinorityRights

The International Women's Day was celebrated at the NCM, where women staff members were appreciated for their dedication and contributions. The occasion highlighted the importance of empowering women and encouraging their leadership in public service. #IWD2026

On this International Women’s Day, NCM celebrates the courage, leadership, and contributions of women from all minority communities who strengthen India’s social fabric every day. Empowering women is key to building an inclusive and progressive nation. #IWD2026

Holi reminds us that India’s diversity is our greatest strength. The National Commission for Minorities conveys heartfelt wishes for a joyous, inclusive, and harmonious #Holi to all citizens.

Celebrating the vibrant spirit of Holi at NCM. Colors of harmony, inclusion, and shared heritage bringing everyone together. A beautiful reminder that unity in diversity is India’s greatest strength. #Holi #NCM

The Ministry of Minority Affairs wishes to highlight the factual position regarding waqf property documentation and the progress achieved under the UMEED framework, in the context of a recent report published by ThePrint. The Ministry also notes with appreciation the strong support extended by State Waqf Boards across the country, which have been cooperating with great zeal and commitment in implementing the provisions of the Act. Under the UMEED Act, 2025, six months’ time was provided from the launch of the UMEED Central Portal on 06.06.2025 to upload details of waqf properties and properties dedicated to waqf. This period concluded on 06.12.2025. The Act itself provides a remedy — Waqf Tribunals, upon being satisfied, may grant up to six months’ extension. Accordingly, 17 States/UTs have been granted extensions of 2–6 months from Feb 2026 onwards, strictly as per law. As on 02.03.2026 (UMEED Portal data): * 6,29,527 properties initiated * 2,87,695 validated & approved * 38,083 rejected after verification #Waqf #MinorityAffairs @KirenRijiju @RijijuOffice @GeorgekurianBjp @NMDFCIndia @mygovindia @PIBMinAffairs @PIB_India

NCM resolves to implement the ‘Seva Sankalp’ Resolution. The Commission, thus, reaffirming its commitment to service, inclusion, and empowerment of minority communities across India. #SevaSankalp #InclusiveGrowth

The seminar brought policymakers, scholars and spiritual leaders onto one platform. The subtext of the seminar was unmistakable: Buddhism’s idiom of peace, compassion and social harmony is being positioned as spiritual legacy, India’s contemporary policy vocabulary. #Buddhism

Buddhism’s message of peace, compassion and social harmony continues to guide India’s cultural and developmental journey. Today’s seminar organised by the National Commission for Minorities paved the way for strengthening dialogue between policymakers, scholars and spiritual leaders — ensuring heritage preservation, youth engagement and inclusive growth remain at the forefront. #Buddhism #MinorityAffairs @KirenRijiju @GeorgekurianBjp @NCM_GoI @NMDFCIndia @mygovindia

সংখ্যালঘু বিষয়ক মন্ত্রী শ্রী @KirenRijiju নয়াদিল্লির স্কোপ কমপ্লেক্সে অনুষ্ঠিত “Buddhism in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Social Pathways” শীর্ষক সেমিনারে ভাষণ দিয়েছেন। @NCM_GoI

The National Commission for Minorities successfully organized a seminar on “Buddhism in Modern India: Navigating Cultural & Social Pathways” on 27th February 2026 at the Auditorium, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.