Commissions are constituted by the Government of India either on an ad hoc or permanent basis, to guide, advise or provide solutions to various issues coming under the concerned ministry.

List of commissions

Permanent commissions No. Commission Formed Description Ministry/Department Website 1 Atomic Energy Commission of India 1948 Replaces the 'Indian Atomic Energy Commission' created on 3 August 1948 under the late Department of Scientific Research, July 1948 Plan and implement various measures on sound technical and economic principles and free from all non-essential restrictions or needlessly elastic rules in the field of atomic energy Department of Atomic Energy aec.gov.in 2 Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices 1965 Stabilize agricultural prices Meaningful real income levels to farmers Essential agricultural commodities at reasonable prices Ministry of Agriculture cacp.dacner.nic.in 3 National Commission for Backward Classes 1993 Consider inclusions in and exclusions from the lists of castes notified as backward for the purpose of job reservations Advice to the Central Government on such matters Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment ncdc.nic.in 4 National Commission on Cattle 2002 Suggest ways of improving the condition of cattleMinistry of Agriculture dahd.nic.in 5 Competition Commission of India 2003 Enforce The Competition Act, 2002 throughout India Prevent activities that have an adverse effect on competition in India. cci.gov.in 6 National Statistical Commission 2005 Reduce the problems faced by statistical agencies in the country in relation to collection of data. Special emphasis on ensuring collection of unbiased data so as to restore public trust in the figures released by the Government. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation mospi.nic.in 7 Telecom Commission 1989 responsible for policy formulation, licensing, wireless spectrum management, administrative monitoring of PSUs, research and development and standardization/validation of equipment etc.Ministry of Communications and Information TechnologyMinistry of Communications and Information Technology (India) dot.gov.in 8 Election Commission 1950 Constitutional Autonomous Body conducts the elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President of India, parliament, State Legislative assemblies and legislative councilsFAQs Election Machinery Autonomous statutory bodyeci.nic.in 9 Chief Labour Commissioner 1945 Prevention and settlement of industrial disputes through conciliation/mediation. Enforcement of Labour Laws and Rules made there under in Central Sphere. Quasi-Judicial functions. Verification of Trade Union membership etc. clc.gov.in 10 Planning Commission 1950 Formulates India's Five-Year Plans, among other functionsPlanning Commission (India) planningcommission.nic.in / planningcommission.org 11 Law Commission 1955 Reforming the Law For Maximising Justice in Society and Promoting Good Governance under the Rule of Law Ministry of Law and Justice lawcommissionofindia.nic.in 12 Finance Commission 1951 *Adjudicates on the sharing of resources between center and states fincomindia.nic.in 13 National Human Rights Commission of India 1993 Autonomous statutory body nhrc.nic.in 14 University Grants Commission 1953 Coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. It provides recognition to universities in India, and disburses funds to such recognized universities and college. Ministry of Human Resource Development ugc.ac.in 15 Vigilance Commission (CVC) 1964 To address governmental corruption cvc.nic.in 16 Knowledge Commission 2005 knowledgecommission.gov.in 17 National Commission for Women 1992 protecting and promoting the interests of women in India ncw.nic.in 18 Scheduled Tribes Commission 2004 protection, welfare and development & advancement of the Scheduled Tribes ncst.nic.in 19 Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganized Sector 2004 Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises nceuis.nic.in 20 Census Commission 1872 Ministry of Home Affairs 21 Central Forestry Commission 1965 22 Central Water Commission 1945 Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation 23 Electronics Commission 1971 24 Commission for Additional Sources of Energy 1981 25 Rashtriya Barh Ayog (National Flood Commission) 1976 Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation 26 Indo-Bangladesh Joint River Commission 1972 27 Khadi and Village Industries Commission 1957 Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises kvic.org.in 28 Space Commission 1962 isro.gov.in 29 Staff Selection Commission 1976 Department of Personnel and Training ssc.nic.in 30 National Judicial Appointments commission Transferring of judges to higher judiciary 31 Union Public Service Commission 1926 Conduct examinations for appointment to the services of the Union Direct recruitment by selection through interviews. Appointment of officers on promotion / deputation / absorption. Framing and amendment of Recruitment Rules for various services and posts under the Government. Disciplinary cases relating to different Civil Services. Advising the Government on any matter referred to the Commission by the President of India upsc.gov.in 32 Pay Commission Pay Commission is set up by Government of India, and gives its recommendations regarding changes in salary structure of its employees33National Commission for Minorities1992Ministry of Minority Affairs34 Central Information Commission 2005 35Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas2021 For better co-ordination, research, identification and resolution of problems surrounding the air quality index of National Capital Region & adjoining areas and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. to take all such measures, issue directions and entertain complaints, as it deems necessary or expedient, for the purpose of protecting and improving the quality of the air in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas co-ordination of actions by the Governments of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh for the above said purpose.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Claimate Changecaqm.nic.in

Ad hoc commissions No. Commission Year Objectives 1 States Reorganisation Commission 1955 Recommend the reorganization of state boundaries 2 Kothari Commission 1964 To formulate the general principles and guidelines for the development of education at all levels To advise the government on a standardized national pattern of education in India 3 Kapur Commission 1966 To inquiry into the conspiracy that led to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi 4 Khosla Commission 1970 Investigate the death of Subhas Chandra Bose in 19455Shah Commission1977 To inquire into all the excesses committed during the Indian Emergency (1975 - 77). 6 Mandal Commission 1979 Identified over 450 backward classes comprising 52% of the country's population Recommended 27% of the seats in academic institutions and jobs in Govt. organisations for these classes. 7 Sarkaria Commission 1983 To examine the balance of power between centre and state and suggest reforms Gave appropriate recommendations on appointment of Governor.8Liberhan Commission1992 To investigate the destruction of the disputed structure Babri Masjid 9 Nanavati Commission 2000 Investigate the 1984 anti-Sikh riots 10 Narendran Commission 2000 Study and report the representation of Backward Classes in the State public services. 11 National Commission to review the working of the Constitution 2000 Suggested changes in the electoral laws, setting up a national judicial commission for appointing judges and election of the Prime Minister by Lok Sabha. 12 Nanavati-Mehta Commission 2002 To probe the Godhra train burning incident and the post-Godhra carnage, 2002 13 Commission for Religious and Linguistic Minorities 2004 To look into various issues related to Linguistic and Religious minorities in India 14 Mukherjee Commission 2005 Investigate the death of Subhas Chandra Bose in 1945

See also Standing committees of India List of Indian parliamentary committees

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