India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The details of seminars and conference organised by National Commission for Minorities (NCM) are at Annexure.
NCM has conducted a study on the subject "Contribution of Jain Community in the Field of Education" during 2026. The study documents the historical evolution, institutional contribution and educational philosophy of the Jain community in India. It captures the role of Jain trusts, philanthropists, educational institutions and community organisations in promoting learning, research, scholarships, value-based education and inclusive access to education.
National Commission for Minorities (NCM), in discharge of its advisory and facilitative mandate, organized Conference of State Minorities Commissions on the 19th May 2026 at New Delhi, which was attended by representatives of State Minorities Commissions, including the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission, along with officials of State Governments and Union Territories. The Conference served as a platform to deliberate on institutional strengthening,
administrative coordination, grievance redressal mechanisms, and the exchange of best practices for enhancing outreach and improving the delivery of welfare measures for minority communities.
The Commission also organized a series of national seminars on the Buddhist, Jain and Parsi communities during 2026 to facilitate dialogue, research and awareness on issues concerning minority communities and to encourage greater dissemination of information on Government welfare initiatives. During these events, the Government's commitment towards the welfare and inclusive development of minority communities was highlighted alongwith various welfare initiatives and programmes.
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