Haryana Passes Bill to Set Up State Minority Commission

Why in the News?

The Haryana Legislative Assembly has passed 11 key bills, including the Haryana State Minority Commission Bill-2026, paving the way for a dedicated Minority Commission in the state.

Key Features / Major Points:

Commission Structure: Will consist of a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson nominated by the state government.

Core Mandate: To evaluate the progress of minorities' development in the state and investigate specific complaints regarding deprivation of their rights.

Other Key Bills Passed:

Haryana Local Audit Bill

Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill

Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill

Haryana Right to Business Bill, 2026

Static GK Facts:

National Commission for Minorities (NCM): A statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.

Notified Minority Communities in India: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains (Jains added in 2014).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which state assembly recently passed the State Minority Commission Bill 2026?

A: Haryana

Q: In which year was the National Commission for Minorities Act enacted in India?

A: 1992

Q: How many religious communities are officially notified as minorities at the national level in India?

A: 6