GoI constitutes the ‘High-Level Committee on Demographic Change’
The Government of India officially constituted the ‘High-Level Committee on Demographic Change’. This major development follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a “High-powered Demography Mission” in 2025. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal soon after.
According to an official Press Information Bureau (PIB) release, the panel will address challenges from abnormal population shifts. This topic holds immense value for civil services aspirants preparing for UPSC Civil Services Examination (GS Paper II and GS Paper III).
Composition of the High-Level Committee
The Ministry of Home Affairs set up the panel with top administrative and security experts.
- Chairman: Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar (Retired)
- Members:
- The Census Commissioner of India
- Shri Durga Shankar Mishra (Retired IAS)
- Shri Balaji Srivastava (Retired IPS)
- Dr. Shamika Ravi (Economist)
- Member Secretary: Joint Secretary (Foreigners-I), Ministry of Home Affairs
The committee must submit its comprehensive report within one year. The government can extend this tenure by six months if needed.
Core Objectives and Terms of Reference
The official PIB Press Release highlights the vast mandate given to this expert panel. The committee will analyze patterns of unnatural community growth.
| Key Focus Area | Description and Mandate |
| Scientific Assessment | Study population imbalances caused by illegal immigration and abnormal migration patterns. |
| Socio-Environmental Factors | Analyze cross-border movements, orchestrated migration, and economic drivers. |
| Deportation Mechanism | Recommend a legal, fair, and time-bound process to identify, detain, and deport illegal immigrants. |
| Border Management | Propose better institutional systems to monitor population trends and strengthen borders. |
| Center-State Coordination | Draft a unified policy framework to help central and state authorities work together. |