Reconstituted National Commission for Minorities holds first meeting
The newly reconstituted National Commission for Minorities held its first meeting of 2026 on 20 August under Chairman Harjit Singh Grewal.
Summary
The newly reconstituted National Commission for Minorities (NCM) held its first meeting of 2026 on 20 August under the chairmanship of Harjit Singh Grewal. Vice Chairperson S. Munawari Begum and members Berjis Desai and Glenn E Souza Ticlo attended. The Commission reviewed matters relating to the welfare of minority communities and the working of safeguards for their protection.
Key facts
- Body
- National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
- Date
- 20 August 2026
- Chairman
- Harjit Singh Grewal
- Vice Chairperson
- S. Munawari Begum
- Members present
- Berjis Desai, Glenn E Souza Ticlo
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Who chaired the first meeting of the newly reconstituted National Commission for Minorities on 20 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Harjit Singh Grewal
Chairman Harjit Singh Grewal chaired the meeting; S. Munawari Begum is the Vice Chairperson.