Minorities Rights Day 2024: Celebrating Equality and Inclusion
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Minorities Rights Day Celebrated Nationwide |
| Date | December 18, 2024 |
| Significance | Marks the adoption of the UN Statement on the Rights of Minorities (1992). |
| Theme | Promoting freedom, equality, and awareness for minority communities. |
| Presiding Officer | Shri Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chairman, National Commission for Minorities |
| Chief Guest | Shri George Kurian, Minister of State for Ministry of Minority Affairs |
| Communities Represented | Six minority communities: Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroastrians, and the majority community. |
| Minister's Address | - Emphasized effective implementation of government schemes aligned with "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas." - Acknowledged minority contributions to India's development. - Discussed initiatives in education, skill development, and financial support. |
| Chairman's Address | - Highlighted NCM's role in minority protection and empowerment. - Emphasized stakeholder engagement. - Reaffirmed commitment to an inclusive and prosperous India. |
| Key Announcements | - Release of the book on Sikhism authored by Shri Iqbal Singh Lalpura. - Launch of the third edition of the NCM Newsletter. - Introduction of the Minority Day Quiz. |
| Exhibition | Displayed schemes by the Ministry of Minority Affairs and NCM's work for minority welfare. |