On March 9, 2005 the Prime Minister issued a Notification for the constitution of a High-Level Committee to prepare a report on the social, economic and educational status of the Muslim community of India.
The seven-member High Level Committee, chaired by Justice Rajindar Sachar, submitted its final report to the Prime Minister on November 17, 2006. The Government tabled the Justice Rajindar Sachar Committee Report in Parliament on November 30th.
Main Recommendations
The Committee made a number of recommendations to address the status of the Muslim community in India, including: