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13 August 2026

Committee on demographic changes in Jammu

The formation of a high-level committee to study demographic changes is a specific governance and policy-related development that touches upon sensitive issues of regionalism, population dynamics, and federal structure.

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Notes

  • A high-level committee, chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, has been constituted by the Centre to study demographic changes across India.
  • The committee's mandate includes investigating demographic shifts resulting from illegal immigration and other factors, and recommending policy measures.
  • The panel includes the Census Commissioner, a retired IAS officer, a retired IPS officer, and an economist.
  • The committee conducted a three-day visit to Jammu to interact with civil society groups, Kashmiri Pandit migrant families at Jagti township, and refugees from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The panel inspected areas in Jammu, including the Narwal region, which reportedly houses immigrant populations.
  • The committee held consultations with the J&K Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 4 in High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes in Jammu Border Areas, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of high-level committees in addressing complex socio-demographic challenges in sensitive border regions of India. Discuss the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in policy formulation regarding migration and demographic stability. 150 words
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  2. The management of demographic changes and migration flows is critical for national security and social cohesion. In the context of India's internal security, discuss the challenges posed by illegal immigration and the necessity of a robust institutional framework to monitor and address these shifts while upholding constitutional safeguards. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The high-level committee constituted by the Centre to study demographic changes in India is headed by:

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