India, July 30 -- The Government of India is actively implementing a range of welfare schemes under its inclusive development policy, Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, aimed at uplifting all sections of society, including minority communities. These initiatives particularly focus on the economically weaker and underprivileged among the six centrally notified minority communities—Muslims, Buddhists, Christians, Jains, Parsis, and Sikhs.
Articles 15(1) & (2), 16(1) & (2), 25(1), 26, 28, and 29(2) of the Indian Constitution guarantee protection and freedom from discrimination for all citizens, including minorities. In addition, Articles 30(1), 30(1A), and 30(2) specifically address the rights of minority communities.
The Government has taken a ...