National Commission for Minorities

National Commission for Minorities
NCM
Commission overview
Formed17 May 1993 (1993-05-17)
Preceding Commission
  • Minorities Commission 1978
JurisdictionRepublic of India
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Annual budget₹5,020.50 crore (US$590 million) (2022–23) including Ministry of Minority Affairs
Minister responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
Commission executive
  • Chairman post vacant
Parent CommissionMinistry of Minority Affairs
Websitencm.nic.in

The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, established in 1993. It is responsible for safeguarding the interests of minorities—Buddhists, Christians, Jains, Muslims, Sikhs, and Zoroastrians (Parsis).

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