crowded. Hospitals may run out of beds. Local jobs may become harder to find. By studying these changes, the government can plan better. It can build more schools, hire more teachers, or manage borders more strictly. So the committee’s work touches everyday life.
Exam-Focused Points
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The committee is high-level and five-member .
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Chairman: Justice (Retd) Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar , former Supreme Court judge.
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Other members: Census Commissioner, Durga Shankar Mishra (Retd. IAS), Balaji Srivastava (Retd. IPS), Dr. Shamika Ravi.
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Member Secretary: Joint Secretary (Foreigners-I), Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Mandate: Study demographic changes due to illegal immigration and other unnatural causes .
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Deliverables: Identify causes, suggest legal, administrative, and policy measures.
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Timeline: One year to submit the report.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Who chairs the high-level committee on demographic change?
A: Justice (Retd) Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, a former Supreme Court judge, is the chairman.
Q2: What is the main task of the Naolekar Committee?
A: To study population changes caused by illegal immigration and other unnatural reasons, find causes, and suggest solutions.
Q3: How many members are in the committee?
A: There are five members plus a Member Secretary.
Q4: Who is the Member Secretary of the committee?
A: The Joint Secretary (Foreigners-I) from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Q5: When will the committee submit its report?
A: Within one year from the date the committee was formed.
Month: Current Affairs - May 28, 2026
Category: DemographicChange