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ActArchiveThursday, 12 December 2019

Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019

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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Amended the Citizenship Act 1955 to provide a path to citizenship for persecuted religious minorities (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians) from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who arrived before December 2014.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 12 December 2019
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI AayogMinistry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Key Stakeholders
Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciaryBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
Government Context
NDA IIBJP-led NDA
Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
policy
act
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Governance & Reform
Governance & Reform, Social Protection
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