Overview
The Indian government formed a new committee led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar. The committee will study how illegal immigration and other unusual reasons are changing India’s population. It has one year to suggest solutions.
Introduction: What is the Naolekar Committee?
The central government recently set up a high-level committee. This committee is called the Justice (Retd) Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar Committee. Its job is to study demographic changes across India. These changes happen because of illegal immigration and other unnatural causes. The government wants to understand what is really happening. Then it wants to find ways to fix any problems.
Why Did the Government Form This Committee?
India is a large country with many people. Sometimes, people enter India without legal permission. This is called illegal immigration. Over time, illegal immigration can change the population of a state or a district. Similarly, other unnatural causes like sudden population shifts can also create changes. These changes may affect jobs, schools, hospitals, and local culture. The government wants to measure these changes scientifically. That is why the committee was formed.
Who Are the Members of the Committee?
The committee has five members. Justice (Retd) Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar is the chairman. He is a former judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other members are:
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The Census Commissioner of India
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Durga Shankar Mishra (retired IAS officer)
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Balaji Srivastava (retired IPS officer)
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Dr. Shamika Ravi (economist and expert)
The Joint Secretary (Foreigners-I) from the Ministry of Home Affairs will be the Member Secretary. This means the Joint Secretary will help run the meetings and keep records.
What is the Mandate of the Committee?
The word “mandate” means the task given to someone. The Naolekar Committee has three main tasks:
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Study patterns of demographic change – The committee will look at how population numbers change in different parts of India. It will check district-level and state-level data.
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Identify causes – The committee will find out why these changes happen. It will separate natural causes (like births and deaths) from unnatural causes (like illegal immigration).
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Suggest measures – The committee will recommend legal steps, administrative actions, and policy changes to address the issue. These suggestions will help the government take action.
Timeline and Report Submission
The government has given the committee one year to complete its work. Within one year, the committee must submit a final report. The report will go to the Ministry of Home Affairs. After that, the government may act on the recommendations.
Why This Committee Matters for Common People
You may wonder – why does this matter to me? Demographic changes can affect local resources. If many people move into an area without proper records, schools may become
Month: Current Affairs - May 28, 2026
Category: DemographicChange