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States where Hindus/other communities are less can declare them minorities: SC

Akankhya Mahapatra Mar 28, 2022

The Central government has told the Supreme Court that state governments, where Hindus or other communities are less in number, can declare them a minority community.

India signs Financing Agreement with World Bank for US $50 Million

The News Insight Jan 1, 2016

A Financing Agreement for IDA credit of US$ 50 million (equivalent) for the “Nai Manzil- Education and Skills Training for Minorities” was signed here with the World Bank. The Financing Agreement was signed by Mr. Raj Kumar, Joint…

Centre approves ‘Nai Manzil’ scheme for the Minorities

The News Insight Dec 10, 2015

* Total Cost of the Project: Rs 650 crore for a period of 5 years. * World Bank to provide Rs 325 crore or 50% of the project. * Nai Manzil Scheme is an integrated Education and Livelihood Initiative for the Minority Communities. * The…

SC says NO to Quota based on Religion

The News Insight Jun 14, 2012 0

TNI Bureau: The Supreme Court took strong exceptions to the "reservation politics" going on in the country and rejected the Centre's proposed 4.5% sub-quota for minorities in educational institutions within the OBC. The apex court upheld…