National Commission for Minorities

The Minorities Commission was formed in January 1978. It was given statutory status under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. It was renamed as the National Commission for Minorities. The first Commission under this Act began functioning on 17 May 1993. The following religious groups are recognized as minorities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian (Parsi). The Act was amended in 1995. The Commission consists of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and five members. Its headquarters is at Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi.