Shri Harjit Singh Grewal assumes charge as Chairman of National Commission for Minorities

Shri Harjit Singh Grewal assumed office as Chairman, National Commission for Minorities.
Smt. S. Munawari Begum, Member, NCM assumed office as Vice Chairperson of the Commission on 20th July, 2026.
With the induction of the Chairman, Vice Chairperson, and Members representing diverse minority communities, the National Commission for Minorities is poised to further strengthen its efforts towards ensuring justice, equality, empowerment, and inclusive development.

Other Key Appointments in the National Commission for Minorities

Shri Glenn Souza Ticlo assumed office as a Member of the Commission representing the Christian community; he served as a Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly from the Aldona constituency for two consecutive terms between 2012 and 2022.
Shri Berjis Desai joined the Commission on 10 March 2026 as the Member representing the Parsi community.

The National Commission for Minorities is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The Commission consists of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and Five Members.
Under Section 4(1) of the NCM Act, 1992, the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Members hold office for a term of three years from the date they assume office.
Notified Minority Communities: The Central Government has notified the following six religious communities as minorities:

The National Commission for Minorities is mandated to:

Monitor the implementation of constitutional and legal safeguards for minorities.
Examine complaints relating to the deprivation of minority rights and safeguards.
Evaluate the progress of minority development.
Study discrimination against minorities and recommend measures for its removal.
Conduct research on the socio-economic and educational development of minorities.
Advise the Central and State Governments on matters concerning minority welfare and development.