Prelims · 6 Indian Society · 6.12 Social justice and constitutional safeguards

6.12.6 Minorities: Articles 29–30 and 350A–350B, NCM, Sachar and Ranganath Misra, and minority schemes

The Constitution does not define "minority" but protects religious and linguistic minorities through cultural and educational rights (Articles 29-30) and language safeguards (Articles 350A-350B), backed by national commissions, inquiry reports and targeted schemes.

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Key terms

  • minority
  • Article 29
  • Article 30
  • Article 350A
  • Article 350B
  • linguistic minorities
  • National Commission for Minorities
  • NCM Act 1992
  • six notified minorities
  • Jains 2014
  • NCMEI
  • T.M.A. Pai
  • P.A. Inamdar
  • Kerala Education Bill
  • AMU
  • Azeez Basha
  • Sachar Committee
  • Ranganath Misra
  • Kundu
  • 15-Point Programme
  • PM VIKAS
  • PMJVK
  • Waqf Amendment Act 2025
  • UMEED
  • Central Waqf Council

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