Centre Forms High-Level Committee to Study Illegal Immigration Led by Justice Navlekar
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Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved a High-Level Committee led by Justice Navlekar to study illegal immigration and demographic changes to strengthen border management.
Background
The committee, led by retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar, was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 11, 2025. It is tasked with identifying and deporting illegal immigrants and submitting a report within one year (extendable by six months).
Facts for Prelims
- PostJustice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar: Chairperson of the High-Level Committee on Demographic Change.
- FactThe committee's report is due within one year, with a possible six-month extension.
- PlaceJammu: Site of the committee's initial three-day study visit (August 10-12, 2025).
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges posed by illegal immigration on India's demographic profile and suggest measures to strengthen border management and national security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- demographic shifts
- national security implications
- legal and deportation mechanisms
- technological border surveillance
Keywords: demographic change · border management · illegal immigration · national security · deportation mechanisms
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