The National Commission for Minorities is a statutory body established under the NCM Act, 1992, to monitor the working of the safeguards provided in the Constitution and in laws enacted by Parliament and State Legislatures, for the protection of Minorities and to make recommendations for their effective implementation.
With reference to the National Commission for Minorities, consider the following statements: I. It was set up under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. II. Ministry of Welfare has notified five religious communities under "Minority" status, to date. III. It can make recommendations for the effective implementation of safeguards for the protection of minorities by Central or State Governments. Which of the above statements are correct?
Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Commission for Minorities (NCM): Mandate and functions)
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