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Centre Constitutes High-Level Committee on Demographic Change Chaired by Retired SC Judge P.P. Naolekar

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15 Jun 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:Committee chaired by Justice P.P. NaolekarSwitzerland referendum rejected 10 million cap
Bodies:Supreme Court of IndiaGovernment of India (Ministry of Home Affairs)
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What This Article Covers

1.The Centre has constituted a High-Level Committee chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Justice P.P. Naolekar to study demographic changes, citing concerns over 'unnatural' shifts.

2.The committee's mandate includes assessing population shifts, examining patterns among religious/social communities, and formulating systems for custody/deportation of 'infiltrators'.

3.This move, framed by the government as essential for national security and social cohesion, is criticized for potentially fostering communal profiling and creating a stateless population, overlooking broader demographic challenges like an aging population and education quality.

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The government has formed a high-level committee to study demographic changes, framing it as a national security challenge. This move, based on statements by top leaders linking 'unnatural demographic change' to sovereignty, raises critical questions about data governance, human rights, and the future of India's demographic dividend.

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Committee ChairpersonJustice P.P. Naolekar (Retd. SC Judge)
Announcement DateIndependence Day 2025 (PM's address)
Key Government Concern"Unnatural demographic change"
Referendum Example CitedSwitzerland rejected cap (10 million)

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  • ›Committee Chairperson: Justice P.P. Naolekar (Retd. SC Judge)
  • ›Announcement Date: Independence Day 2025 (PM's address)
  • ›Target this Data: Committee chaired by Justice P.P. Naolekar (Retd. SC Judge).
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) - as the nodal ministry for internal security and citizenship matters.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The concept of 'Securitization' in political theory and international relations.

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1Static LinkageEasy

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for matters related to internal security, citizenship, and demographic changes as discussed in the news?

2Statement-basedMedium

Consider the following statements regarding the High-Level Committee on Demographic Change mentioned in the article:

1. It is chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge.

2. Its mandate includes recommending a time-bound solution to demographic shifts.

3. It was announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address in 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3Data-centricMedium

According to the article, which country recently held a referendum and rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million?

4Application/ImpactHard

What is a primary concern raised in the article regarding the government's approach to demographic change?

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