- The Government of India (GoI) has constituted a High-Level Committee to study demographic changes arising from illegal immigration and other abnormal factors, and to recommend measures to address these challenges.
- The panel will study demographic shifts, infiltration, and settlement patterns.
- PM Narendra Modi had announced the “High-Powered Demography Mission” during his Independence Day address on August 15, 2025.
- The proposal later received approval from the Union Cabinet on September 11, 2025.
Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar to Chair Committee:
- The High-Level Committee will be headed by retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar.
Other members of the committee include:
- The Census Commissioner of India
- Durga Shankar Mishra
- Balaji Srivastava
- Shamika Ravi
- The Joint Secretary (Foreigners-I), Ministry of Home Affairs, will serve as the Member Secretary of the committee.
- The committee has been asked to submit its report within one year. If required, the Ministry of Home Affairs may extend its tenure by up to six months.
All about Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar
- He is a retired Supreme Court judge and former Lokayukta of Madhya Pradesh.
- He was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- He Completed B.Com (1963) and LL.B (1965) from Jabalpur University.
Key Objectives of the Committee:
The High-Level Committee will scientifically study demographic changes across different parts of the country and analyse their causes.
Main objectives include:
- Examining challenges arising from demographic changes and illegal immigration
- Studying causes such as cross-border activities, economic opportunities, and socio-environmental factors
- Identifying abnormal settlement patterns and organised migration trends
- Analysing population changes among religious and social communities where trends significantly differ
- Recommending mechanisms for identification, detention, and deportation of illegal immigrants
- Suggesting stronger border management and monitoring systems
- Proposing better coordination between Central and State Governments on immigration-related issues
Focus on Long-Term Policy Solutions:
- The committee will also recommend policy, legislative, and administrative measures to address demographic imbalances in a legal, fair, and time-bound manner.
- Additionally, it may suggest any other measures considered necessary to tackle challenges arising from demographic changes and illegal immigration.
Aim to Strengthen National Security and Social Stability:
- The formation of the committee reflects the government’s broader effort to strengthen national security, improve border management, and ensure social and demographic stability across the country.