Ministry of Minority Affairs

‘Matter will have far-reaching ramifications, sensitive in nature’, Centre to SC on identifying minorities

The central government has sought more time from the Supreme Court to hold consultations with the state governments on petitions seeking to identify minorities, including Hindus, at the state level.

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Govt informs Rajya Sabha about birth of 325 babies to Parsi couples under ‘Jiyo Parsi’ scheme

As per Census 2011, the population of the Parsi community stood at 57264. This showed a general trend of the declining population of the Parsi community.

Ministry of Minority Affairs will organise 75 Hunar Haats across India to mark 75th years of India’s Independence

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said apart from "Vocal for Local", the upcoming "Hunar Haat" would also be based on the theme of "Best from Waste".