Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

National Commission for Minorities — Amendments

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AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
89th Amendment2003Inserted Article 338A in the Constitution, providing constitutional recognition to the National Commission for Minorities. The amendment elevated the Commission from a purely statutory body to a constitutional institution, specifying its composition and empowering the President to determine its functions and service conditions.Enhanced the status, independence, and permanence of the NCM, providing stronger constitutional foundation for minority rights protection and ensuring the Commission's continuity beyond political changes.
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