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July 12, 2026 9:24 AM

Kiren Rijiju, Uttarakhand CM inaugurate 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv in Dehradun; 150 artisan stalls on display

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv at Parade Ground in Dehradun, marking the first time the flagship event is being organised in partnership with a state government under the PM VIKAS Scheme. The five-day festival, jointly organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Uttarakhand Minorities Welfare and Waqf Development Corporation, features around 150 exhibition and food ...

June 22, 2026 7:30 PM

Haj Policy 2027 announced; applications open through Haj Committee portal and mobile app

The Ministry of Minority Affairs on Monday announced the Haj Policy 2027, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju unveiling the policy and opening the application process for prospective pilgrims. Applicants can submit their Haj-2027 applications online through the Haj Committee of India portal and the Haj Suvidha App, making the process more accessible and convenient. The government said the quota distribution between the Haj Committee of India and private tour operators is expected to remain unchang...

June 5, 2026 9:58 AM

‘Reform & inclusive progress’: Kiren Rijiju begins 12 years’ celebration of ‘Reforms Utsav’ led by PM Modi

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday began celebration of the 12 years of 'Reforms Utsav' led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, resolving to realise the dream of building 'Viksit Bharat 2047' which will have no trace of poverty, an official said. In a message on social media platform X, Rijiju said, "#ReformsUtsav reflects the transformative journey of the last 12 years under the leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, where governance has evolved from entitlement-based delivery t...

May 20, 2026 11:19 AM

India remains one of the safest and most inclusive homes for minorities: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said India continues to remain one of the safest and most inclusive countries for minority communities, while highlighting their significant contribution to the nation’s growth and development. Addressing the Conference of State Minorities Commissions organised by the National Commission for Minorities in New Delhi, Rijiju said minority communities have played an important role in shaping India’s social, cultural and economic progress....

April 17, 2026 2:32 PM

Haj 2026: First batch of Indian pilgrims to depart on April 18

The Haj pilgrimage from India for 2026 will commence on April 18, with the first batch of pilgrims set to depart for Saudi Arabia from various embarkation points across the country. A total of 1,75,025 pilgrims are expected to undertake the annual pilgrimage this year. Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju extended his best wishes to the pilgrims and reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring a smooth, safe and comfortable Haj experience. He said several new initiatives hav...

February 3, 2026 12:19 PM

PM Modi gave ‘excellent guidance’ to NDA MPs at Parliamentary meet: Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided “excellent guidance” to NDA Members of Parliament during a Parliamentary Party meeting, urging them to continue grassroots-level work to sustain the coalition’s electoral momentum. Rijiju said the Prime Minister guided NDA leaders on upcoming state elections and stressed that electoral success depends on consistent work on the ground and the implementation of sound policies. �...

January 27, 2026 10:58 PM

Government holds meeting with political party leaders ahead of Budget Session

The government on Tuesday held a meeting with leaders of political parties to discuss issues related to the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament, 2026. The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, took place at the Parliament House Complex and was attended by 51 leaders from 39 political parties, including Union Ministers. The meeting was convened by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister and Leader of the ...

December 2, 2025 3:30 PM

PM VIKAS scheme to boost skill development and livelihood opportunities for minority communities: Kiren Rijiju

The government on Monday said that the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme is focused on the socio-economic empowerment of six notified minority communities through skill development, support for women entrepreneurs, and education assistance for school dropouts. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju outlined the objectives and early implementation details of the scheme. According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, PM VIKAS a...

November 30, 2025 4:37 PM

Government holds all-party meeting ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session

The Union Government convened a meeting of floor leaders from various political parties on Sunday in the Parliament House Complex ahead of the Winter Session. The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and convened by Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The meeting was attended by 50 leaders from 36 political parties, including Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and ...

November 26, 2025 11:57 AM

Sacred Buddha relics return to India after 17-day exposition in Bhutan

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on Tuesday after a 17-day public exposition in Bhutan, an event marked by significant religious participation and high-level representation from both countries. Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju accompanied the relics back to India and described the experience as an honour. He thanked Bhutan’s leadership and citizens for the ceremonial respect accorded to the relics throughout their stay. Rijiju said ...