Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the central government has formed a high-level committee to investigate demographic shifts in India resulting from illegal immigration and other 'unnatural causes.' In a post on X, Shah emphasized that such changes present a significant challenge to the nation's present and future. He noted that the committee was established following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on August 15, 2025.
Committee Composition and Mandate
The panel will be chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar. Its members include former IAS officer Durga Shankar Mishra, former IPS officer Balaji Srivastava, and economist Dr. Shamika Ravi. According to Shah, the committee's primary task is to study abnormal population shifts linked to illegal immigration and recommend structured, time-bound solutions.
Scope of Investigation
The committee will examine implications for national security, sovereignty, law and order, and tribal societies. It aims to address the root causes of unnatural demographic changes and propose measures to mitigate their impact. The formation of this panel underscores the government's commitment to tackling infiltration and preserving demographic balance.
