Who We Are

The Council on Minority Rights in India (CMRI) is a human rights organization dedicated to protecting the freedom of all ethnic and faith minorities in India.

India is widely admired around the globe as the largest model of democracy. CMRI works to eradicate any policies of religious persecution and discrimination that threaten this celebrated legacy.

A 501(c)3 non-profit establishment, CMRI endeavors for Indian minority communities to lead prosperous, productive lives regardless of their religious, ethnic or societal affiliations. We believe the Constitution of India is the leading exemplar of tolerance and inclusivity and strive to ensure its core values are upheld across India.

We are committed to protecting all Indian minorities from oppression and prejudice. CMRI repudiates nationalistic sentiments and agendas that diminish the rights and prosperity of minority groups in India. At its core, the foundation of CMRI’s mission is to promote diversity and religious acceptance throughout India.

CMRI maintains the longstanding commitments to tolerance originally established by the Constitution of India. We recognize and cherish the diversity of culture in India. Our vision is to preserve the rights of minority groups so every voice is valued — from Indian Hindus to Indian Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, and more — and also between Indians of the same faiths but from different states and regions of the nation.

CMRI believes that the acceptance of all faiths and ethnicities is directly linked to the success of India as a sovereign nation. More and more, minority communities in India have begun to fear for their safety and ability to be productive Indian citizens. By protecting the rights and dignity of minority groups, we strengthen the common goal of building a thriving India.