India’s cultural and social harmony is the password of progress. Development in the country cannot be ensured without ensuring cultural and social harmony,” said Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. He stated it while inaugurating the Annual Conference of State Minorities Commissions at Vigyan Bhawan.
The Minister said that the centre is committed to strengthen the social and communal harmony in the country. He said that the Modi Government has been moving forward with commitment to bring happiness in eyes and prosperity in life of every poor person. Central Government has created an atmosphere where Minorities are also becoming a part of development process in the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman, National Minority Commission, Naseem Ahmad said that during the fiscal year, by the end of December 2016, National Minority Commission (NMC) had received 1288 petitions from all over the country, including a balance of 107 pending of the previous year, of which only 82 petitions were pending disposal during the period.