List of Important Commissions in India

In government exams like SSC, Banking, Railways, etc we find many questions from the Polity general awareness section. this is a very broad section and sometimes questions are very factual. we will cover the General awareness section comprehensively so that students can learn and get most of the questions correct in this section. In this article, we will provide a list of Important Commissions in India.

Commissions in India: An Introduction

• A commission is a group of people appointed by the government to accomplish a specific task or goal. It can be long-term or specific to achieve a short-term goal. Perpetual commissions are long-term commissions. Ad hoc commissions are commissions charged with carrying out a specific task. 
  
• Some commissions are permanent,  others time-limited. This latter type is established for a single purpose and expires once its mission is accomplished and its report is submitted to the government.

List of Permanent Commissions in India:

Commission	Year of   formation	Objective
Central Information Commission (CIC)	2005	To receive and inquire into complaints from aggrieved persons
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)	1964	To process and investigate crimes committed by central government officials, officials of  corporations, businesses, and local authorities under the central government
Atomic Energy Commission of India	1948	To look after atomic energy requirements in the country
Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)	1965	To give meaningful real income levels to farmers, and to help farmers adopt new technology for increased productivity
National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)	1993	Consider inclusions  and exclusions in the lists of municipalities reported overdue for job reservations and bids as necessary and advise the General Government on these matters
National Commission on Cattle	2002	To recommend ways to improve cattle conditions in India
National Commission for Women (NCW)	1992	To protect and promote the interests of women in India
Competition Commission of India (CCI)	2003	To enforce ‘The Competition Act, 2002’ all over India
Telecom Commission	1989	To deal with various aspects of telecommunications
National Statistical Commission (NCS)	2005	To reduce the problems faced by statistical agencies regarding the collection of data
Election Commission (ECI)	1950	To administer the election process all over India
Law Commission	1834	To reform the law for promoting justice in society
Finance Commission (FCI)	1951	To recommend the distribution of the finances between the centre and the states
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)	1993	To protect and promote human rights
University Grants Commission (UGC)	1956	To give recognition to universities in India, disburse funds and maintain standards in university education
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)	2004	To protect and develop the condition of STs in India.
National Forest Commission	2003	To review and assess the existing forest policy
Central Water Commission (CWC)	1945	To manage schemes for control, conservation, and utilization of water resources throughout the country
Commission for Additional Sources of Energy	1981	To formulate and implement policies and programmes for the development of new and renewable energy
National Flood Commission	1976	To provide a coordinated, integrated, and scientific approach to the flood control problems in the country.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)	1956	To plan, promote, organize, facilitate and assist in the establishment and development of khadi and village industries in rural areas.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)	1975	To recruit staff for various posts in the Ministries and Departments of the Union Government.
Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC)	1966	To give recommendations regarding the public administration system of India.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)	1926	Organization of examinations for appointment to the services of the Union Direct recruitment through the selection process.  Appointment of Promotions/Deputation/Admissions Officers and more

List of Ad hoc Commissions:

Commission	Year	Objective
States Reorganisation Commission	1955	Recommend the reorganization of state boundaries
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
Kapur Commission	1966	To inquiry into the conspiracy that led to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
Khosla Commission	1970	Investigate the death of Subhas Chandra Bose in 1945
Mandal Commission	1979	It Identified over 450 backward classes comprising 52% of the country’s population It recommended 27% of the seats in academic institutions and jobs in Govt. organizations for these classes.
Sarkaria Commission	1983	To examine the balance of power between centre and state and suggest reforms It provides appropriate recommendations on the appointment of the Governor.
Mukherjee Commission	2005	To Investigate the death of Subhas Chandra Bose in 1945
Nanavati Commission	2000	To Investigate the 1984 anti-Sikh riots
Narendran Commission	2000	To study and report on the representation of Backward Classes in the State public services.
National Commission to review the working of the Constitution	2000	It suggested changes in the electoral laws, setting up a national judicial commission for appointing judges and election of the Prime Minister by Lok Sabha.
Nanavati-Mehta Commission	2002	To probe the Godhra train burning incident and the post-Godhra carnage
Commission for Religious and Linguistic Minorities	2004	To look into various issues related to Linguistic and Religious minorities in India
Liberhan Commission	1992	To investigate the destruction of the disputed structure Babri Masjid
Shah Commission	1977	It inquire into all the wrongs committed during the Indian Emergency.