The Minorities Commission was envisaged by the Ministry of Home Affairs resolution in 1978. In 1984, the Minorities Commission was detached from Ministry of Home affairs.
With the enactment of National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 the Minorities Commission became a statutory body and was renamed as National Commission for Minorities.
The first Statutory National Commission was set up on 17th May 1993.
Functions of NCM
Evaluation of progress of the development of minorities under the Union and States.
Monitor the working of safeguards for minorities provided in the Constitution and laws enacted by Parliament and the State Legislature.
Make recommendations for effective implementation ....
