Supreme Court Forms High-Level Panel to Address Demographic Imbalance in Border Regions

In a significant move to address concerns about shifting population patterns in sensitive border districts, the Supreme Court has constituted a high-powered committee to examine the issue and recommend long-term solutions.

The panel has been asked to submit its report within one year.

The committee will be headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Prakash Shrivastava. Former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court Justice P.P. Bhattacharya has also been appointed as the chairperson of the committee.

The panel includes former IPS officers Durga Shankar Mishra and Balaji Srivastava, along with advocate R. Shamika, who will serve as a member.

According to the report, the committee has been tasked with studying demographic changes taking place in several parts of the country, particularly in border areas.

It will investigate the causes behind illegal infiltration and abnormal population growth, while also examining the social and economic impact such changes may have on local communities and national security.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the committee will conduct a detailed review of the factors contributing to these demographic shifts across India.

He added that the panel would also suggest administrative and legal measures to curb illegal infiltration and restore demographic balance in vulnerable regions.

The article also references Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier remarks made on August 15, 2025, from the Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations.

The Prime Minister had expressed concern over what he described as an “uncontrolled population explosion” in some areas, warning that it could affect employment opportunities for the youth and put additional pressure on resources.

He had said that rapid demographic changes in border districts could eventually pose challenges to national stability and security.

The committee is expected to study both immediate and long-term policy options, including measures related to border management, migration monitoring, and demographic assessment, before presenting its final recommendations to the government and the court.