Ministry of Minority Affairs

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 5, 2026 11:41 AM

Strong turnout for Universal Parsi Registration Drive in Mumbai

The Universal Parsi Registration Drive witnessed an enthusiastic response in Mumbai on Saturday, with around 300 fresh registrations completed during a special facilitation camp organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in collaboration with the Bombay Parsi Panchayat. The registrations were carried out through the Jiyo Parsi portal, marking a significant push to expand outreach within the Parsi community and strengthen participation in government initiatives aimed at addressing demographic...

December 16, 2025 5:21 PM

Ministry of Minority Affairs holds BhashaDaan workshop to preserve classical and endangered languages through technology

The Ministry of Minority Affairs on Tuesday hosted a BhashaDaan workshop under BHASHINI, India’s National Language Technology Mission, with a focus on preserving classical and endangered languages through the use of technology. The workshop brought together experts, institutional stakeholders and community representatives to discuss strategies for safeguarding India’s linguistic heritage in the digital age. Special emphasis was laid on languages such as Pali, Prakrit, Avesta Pahlavi and 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...