Amit Shah Leads Meeting on Demographic Changes: What’s Next for India’s Border Areas?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has initiated a significant meeting to oversee a high-level committee dedicated to studying demographic changes in India. This committee, led by Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, aims to investigate shifts particularly in border regions and metropolitan areas. The first meeting has already taken place, with an agenda set to guide their efforts. The Ministry of Home Affairs is poised to provide necessary support for the committee's operations. Stay tuned for updates on how these demographic assessments could impact policy and planning in the country.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 13, 2026, 18:51 IST

High-Level Committee on Demographic Change Formed

New Delhi: On Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a meeting with officials from the Home Ministry to discuss the effective facilitation of a newly established high-level committee focused on demographic changes.

This committee, led by Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, is tasked with examining demographic shifts, particularly in border regions.

Additionally, the committee plans to explore metropolitan areas and industrial cities to evaluate these changes.

According to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the committee has already held its inaugural meeting and outlined its agenda.

The MHA is committed to providing logistical and essential support to ensure the committee operates effectively.