HM Shah asks High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to submit its recommendations at the earliest

New Delhi,July 01
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to submit its recommendations at the earliest. Mr Shah gave the direction during a meeting with the Committee in New Delhi. The Committee informed the Home Minister that they will visit various States and Union Territories to obtain first-hand information on demographic changes and interact with the various administrations. They will also hold consultations with central government ministries to gather feedback on issues related to demographic changes.

The Committee informed the Home Minister that a detailed questionnaire has been prepared to seek relevant information from States and Union Territories in advance, making its field visits more meaningful and interactive. Appreciating the Committee’s strategy, Mr Shah directed the Union Home Secretary to provide all possible assistance for its day-to-day functioning as well as during its visits to States and Union Territories.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the High-Powered Demography Mission on 15th August last year. The Government constituted the High-Level Committee to study demographic changes arising from illegal immigration and other abnormal reasons, analyse their causes, and recommend appropriate policy, legislative, and administrative measures. Retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar Is the Chairman of the Committee.