Answer: Ministry of Minority Affairs
Notes: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has no chairperson or members since April 2025 after their retirement. NCM is a statutory body under the Ministry of Minority Affairs formed to protect minority interests. It originated as the Minorities Commission in 1978 and became statutory under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The NCM advises central and state governments on minority welfare and builds confidence among minority communities.
