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High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes in Jammu Border Areas

4 entries over 43 days, from 2 July 2026 to 13 August 2026.

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2 July

High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes

  • The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) was constituted on May 26, 2026, following an announcement by the Prime Minister on August 15, 2025.
  • The committee is chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar.
  • The mandate of the HLCDC is to study demographic changes resulting from illegal immigration and other abnormal factors and recommend remedial measures.
  • The committee is currently initiating a data collection process by sending questionnaires to State Chief Secretaries regarding population shifts and settlement increases since the 2011 Census.
  • The panel intends to cross-reference 2011 Census data with current ground realities and conduct field visits.
  • The HLCDC is coordinating with the Election Commission of India to analyze voter roll exclusions from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise to estimate illegal migration trends.
  • The SIR process, which involves document-based verification, has resulted in the deletion of 6.5 crore names (approximately 11%) from electoral rolls in 13 States and Union Territories.
  • The Population Census 2027 is currently underway, with the House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) phase scheduled to conclude on September 30, 2026, and final enumeration set for March 1, 2027.
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02
11 August

Jammu border demographic study committee

  • The Union Home Ministry has constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) to study demographic shifts in border areas of Jammu.
  • The committee is chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar (retd).
  • The panel includes experts such as the Census Commissioner, former senior IAS and IPS officers, and a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.
  • The committee's mandate involves field visits to border settlements in Kathua and Samba districts and consultations with civil society organizations.
  • The panel is tasked with examining the presence of foreign nationals, including approximately 13,000 Rohingyas estimated to have settled in Jammu as of 2017.
  • The committee plans to inspect the detention centre in Hiranagar, which currently houses around 450 individuals.
3 questions on this day
03
12 August

High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes in Jammu

  • The Union Home Ministry has constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) to study demographic shifts in border areas of Jammu.
  • The committee is chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar (retd).
  • Members include the Census Commissioner, former senior IAS and IPS officers, and a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.
  • The committee's mandate involves field visits to border settlements in Kathua and Samba districts and consultations with civil society organizations.
  • The panel is tasked with assessing the situation regarding foreign nationals, including approximately 13,000 Rohingyas estimated to have settled in Jammu as of 2017.
  • The committee is scheduled to inspect a detention centre in Hiranagar housing approximately 450 foreign nationals.
3 questions on this day
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13 August

Committee on demographic changes in Jammu

  • 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.
3 questions on this day

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  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 · 13 August
  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 · 13 August
  3. Examine the role of high-level committees in addressing complex demographic shifts in border regions and their significance for national security and internal administration. 150 words · 12 August
  4. The management of migration and the presence of foreign nationals in sensitive border areas present unique challenges for Indian governance. Discuss the institutional mechanisms available to the state to monitor demographic changes while ensuring compliance with constitutional and humanitarian obligations. 250 words · 12 August
  5. Discuss the significance of monitoring demographic changes in border districts for national security and effective border management in India. 150 words · 11 August
  6. The management of migration and the presence of foreign nationals in sensitive border regions present complex challenges for internal security. Analyze the role of high-level committees in addressing these concerns while balancing humanitarian considerations and constitutional obligations. 250 words · 11 August
  7. Discuss the significance of periodic census operations in understanding demographic shifts and informing public policy in India. How do institutional mechanisms like high-level committees complement the census process in addressing specific demographic challenges? 150 words · 2 July
  8. The integrity of electoral rolls is fundamental to the democratic process. Analyze the challenges associated with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists and the balance between ensuring electoral purity and protecting the rights of legitimate electors. 250 words · 2 July

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