National Minorities Rights Day is observed on December 18 carries significant importance in India. It serves as a poignant reminder of the dedication to safeguarding the rights of religious, ethnic, racial, and linguistic minorities within the nation. With each annual observance, India seeks to raise awareness, promote understanding, and actively champion the rights of minority communities. 

• According to the United Nations, a minority group is defined as a community that lacks social, political, and economic dominance and is numerically inferior within a specific country. 
• While these groups may vary in terms of culture, ethnicity, or race, they coexist within the broader national context.
• Upholding the rights of these minorities is essential to upholding the principles of equality and justice. 
• The inception of Minorities Rights Day aligns with the adoption of the UN Declaration on December 18, 1992.This declaration underscored the entitlement of individuals from minority groups to freely embrace their own culture, practice their religion, and use their language without facing discrimination.