Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the strategy of the high-level committee on demographic changes, which plans to visit states to collect first-hand, ground-level information. The committee will also interact with central government ministries to gather feedback on demographic changes.
Committee's Approach and Preparations
The committee members informed Shah that a detailed questionnaire has been prepared to receive relevant information from states ahead of the visits. This will make interactions more meaningful and productive, according to official sources. Shah appreciated the committee's strategy and directed Home Secretary Govind Mohan to provide all possible assistance to the panel.
Call for Early Recommendations
Shah suggested that the committee should submit its recommendations on the issue at the earliest. The high-level demographic mission was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech last year. Subsequently, the Centre constituted the committee to study demographic changes arising from illegal immigration and other abnormal reasons, and to suggest measures to address these changes.
Committee Composition
The committee is chaired by Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar (Retired). Other members include the Census Commissioner, retired IAS officer Durga Shankar Mishra, retired IPS officer Balaji Srivastava, and Shamika Ravi, a member of the PM's Economic Advisory Committee.
Objective of the Committee
The high-level committee will scientifically assess demographic changes occurring in various parts of the country due to illegal immigration and other abnormal reasons. It will analyse their causes and recommend appropriate policy, legislative, and administrative measures.
