(a) whether a national survey has been conducted to ascertain the social and economic
condition of the minority communities in the country;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?
(a) whether a national survey has been conducted to ascertain the social and economic
condition of the minority communities in the country;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIR (A.R. ANTULAY)
(a),(b) and (c) Though no national survey has so far been conducted, the Government has
already constituted a National Commission for Religious and Linguistic Minorities to suggest
criteria for identification of socially and economically backward sections among religious
and linguistic minorities and to recommend measures for welfare of socially and economically
backward sections among religious and linguistic minorities, including reservation in
education and government employment. Further decision would be taken on receipt of the
Report.